Nancy Lee Ma, CPA is the CEO and Founder of Crystal Clear Profits, Inc. She comes to VFAE with over 30 years of experience as a CPA and working with non-profit organizations, including small local non-profits and a national wildlife animal sanctuary with $3M in revenue. She has served in various financial capacities for the non-profit organizations as a board member and volunteer. Her passion is to raise human consciousness of the planet, and to educate the public on caring for our environmental resources and preservation of all endangered species.

Nancy has been a lawyer for more than 30 years. She has practiced law in a variety of settings, including the biopharmaceutical industry and, most recently, the nonprofit sector, and has worked with organizations of all sizes and types, ranging from small, all-volunteer nonprofits to publicly held, Fortune 500 companies. Nancy is also a freelance grant writer, working with nonprofits in the environmental and social services fields. She is the co-author of two books about law and social issues and several articles. Nancy lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, a ferry ride away from Seattle.

Nancy is inspired by the vitally important work of VFAE in preserving the beautiful and noble Asian Elephant species and dedicated to doing all she can to work on their behalf.

Ravi is an IT Application Systems specialist who currently works for the world's leading supplier of mission-critical software solutions for automotive finance and mobility management companies. Ravi is also a cost accountant and brings his accounting expertise to help us compile a robust annual budget for the organization, while also helping produce project budgets for various projects.

"The protection and conservation of the Asian Elephant in India is my mission and calling," says Ravi. He was inspired to join VFAE to protect endangered Asian elephants, in particular the Indian Elephant, as his passion aligns with the organization's values and mission. Ravi also has a keen interest in social change, and volunteers for a successful Sydney-based charity that raises funds for the under-privileged in India.

Luveen is a career software engineer in Silicon Valley with over a decade of experience, having worked at companies like Oracle and Zipcar. He is instrumental in streamlining our donor giving and relationship management processes. Luveen is setting a strong technical vision for VFAE operations and projects, helping us leverage various online platforms to improve our positive impact.

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At VFAE, Luveen is channeling his love for India's elephants into concrete action to safeguard their future. "Elephants' association with divinity in Indian culture invariably excludes them from physical protection. Together with VFAE, I hope to transform this," he says. Luveen is also an animal and environmental photojournalist, working to relay stories that connect people with the climate and biodiversity crises. He volunteers with several animal rights and sustainability organizations.

Kathleen is an accomplished yoga teacher, author, and vegan coach. She has a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas. She has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga since 1997. She is a member of the Self Realization Fellowship and a devotee of Paramahansa Yogananda. Kathleen brings a strong talent for connecting with people and organizing events to the board, combined with her deep compassion for all living beings, including India's elephants.

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Kathleen is passionate about the culture, spirituality, people and animals of India. "I strongly believe in VFAE's mission to save Asian elephants from extinction. The programs they implement help India's elephants and create jobs for its people," she says. As Fundraising Chairperson, she will work to elevate fundraising and grow support for our mission, especially through our annual Galas. Her dream is to spread Sangita's mission to many parts of the world.