Committees

National Executive

President: Mr.Kelvin Ramkissoon

Mr Kelvin Ramkissoon, a practising lawyer, has held various executive positions at Sukh Shanti Bhakti Mandali and worked alongside the late Pt. Parmanand Persad for the development of that institution. He served as the first Vice-President of SWAHA at its incorporation in 1993. Married and father of two, Shri Kelvinji has accepted his new position as President of SWAHA with renewed commitment and dedication to the organisation and in the service of humanity. He brings a wealth of experience in various fields which will greatly assist in this position.

Vice President: Mr. Rooplal Sooknanan

Mr Rooplal Sooknanan has served in different leadership roles at Sukh Shanti Bhakti Mandali over the last decade, holding the reins of Chairperson for five of those years. A qualified geologist, his training and professional spheres has afforded him the opportunity to gain extensive experience, having been employed in various countries in the Caribbean, the Americas, as well as the Middle East. Married and a father of one, Shri Rooplalji is presently employed at Weatherford Laboratories of Trinidad Ltd. as Geologist/Laboratory Manager.

Secretary: Mr. Arjoon Daniel

Mr Arjoon Daniel has been a member of Gyaan Deepak Kirtan Mandali for the past thirty-six years, where he has held many executive positions. The holder of a Masters’ degree in Human Resource Management, he has held several positions in SWAHA also, among them Assistant Secretary and Vice President. He has also headed various National Committees such as Publications, Educations and Swadeshi. Married and the father of three, Shri Arjoonji, a retiree of the Public Service, presently spends much of his time serving on SWAHA’s National Social Services Committee.

Assistant Secretary: Anatasha Mohammed

Ms Anatasha Mohammed, a member of SWAHA’s newest centre, Gyaan Jyoti Mandali, has occupied various executive positions over the years. She has recently completed her exams for her Masters’ Degree in Corporate and Commercial Law. She believes that through the temple, she was able to gain much discipline and self-confidence. In addition, the values of education and social work have been instilled in her from an early age.

Treasurer: Ms. Lydia Singh

Ms Lydia Singh has occupied the post of Chairperson at Tulsi Manas Mandir over the past two years, and served in other executive capacities as well. A holder of B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering, Lydiaji is presently employed at Carillion (Caribbean) Ltd. Her advice: ‘I strongly believe in seva, giving back to the community, temple, etc. SWAHA has blessed me abundantly with opportunities to do so and in so doing, helped me to become a better person. There is so much to be done and each person has an important role to play. Do your best and do it from your heart.’

Public Relations Officer: Mr. Shivanand Sieusankar

Mr Shivanand Siewsankar, has held positions of Sports Officer, PRO, Vice Chairperson and Floor Member of Divya Ashram since he became a member of that centre in 1993. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Management and has been employed at Agostini Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for the past five years in various positions within the Sales and Marketing Department. He brings a wealth of experience in marketing and management, facets that are assets in the sphere of public relations.

Head Office Secretariat

Mrs. Susan Bann
Ms. Rupatee Singh
Mrs. Indra Parasram
Mrs. Chanroutie Kangal

Education Board

Chairperson: Rupatee Singh
Secretary: Rajdeo Sinanan
Assistant Secretary: Savitri Dalkan
Member: Jainarine Gobin
Member: Aarti Persad
Member: Chanroutie Kangal
Member: Indra Parasram

Swaha Social Services

Chairperson: Bhanmatie Persad
Secretary: Indra Parasram
Treasurer: Deborah Prabhudial
Fund-Raising Officer: Amratee Bisramsingh
Internal Operations Officer: Rayotee Ramnanan
Human Resource Officer: Arjoon Daniel
Liaison Officer: Kriyaa Balramsingh
Maintenance Officer: Mahadeo Prabhudial

Swaha Publications

Ms. Rupatee Singh
Pt. Umesh Persad (Pundit attached)
Mrs. Aarti Persad
Mr. Dinesh Arjoon
Mrs. Tanya Arjoon
Mr. Ronald Chuckaree
Ms. Sushila Ramanan