People Behind the Mission
We come from different backgrounds and experiences, but share one belief: a child's future should never be limited by their circumstances. Together, we work to create greater access to education, guidance, and opportunity for underserved children.
Rohan Khanduja
Founding Director
Seattle, USA
rohan@lotusww.org
Rohan brings 16+ years of experience leading technology, product, and innovation initiatives at Amazon and Bank of America, scaling complex systems through data and technology. His commitment to educational access is personal, shaped by his own journey from a village school to stronger city opportunities and a belief that a child's potential should never be limited by where they are born. At Lotus Worldwide Foundation, he guides strategy, partnerships, and long-term vision toward transparent, accountable opportunity.
Amrik S. Kamoh
President & Founding Director
Seattle, USA
amrik@lotusww.org
Amrik brings decades of operational leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service to Lotus Worldwide Foundation, from a career at the United States Postal Service as District Manager of Marketing to building businesses in real estate and fuel since 2001 and leading Seattle's Indian-American community as President of Utsav USA and founder of the India Arts & Heritage Society. Holding a background in pharmaceutical sciences and an MBA, he guides the foundation's governance, partnerships, and long-term growth.
Pratyush Tewari
Founding Director
New York, USA
pratyush@lotusww.org
A design-first technologist with two decades of experience, partnering with C-suite leaders to transform enterprises. Leveraging behavioral economics, he drove scalable strategies unifying design at JPMChase and revitalizing Blue Book Services’ 123-year legacy. Recognized as a 2025 Executive of the Year, he seamlessly bridges aesthetic excellence with engineering reality to deliver results.
Ranjana Bongale Ganesh
Code Specialist
Seattle, USA
ranjana@lotusww.org
A resilient technologist with experience building scalable systems across enterprise environments, she is also a compassionate leader and dedicated volunteer guided by hard work, continuous growth, and service to others. At Lotus Worldwide Foundation, she supports community initiatives, fundraising, and organizational efforts, driven by a passion for empowering children through education, believing it creates opportunity and strengthens communities for generations.
Lalita Chavan
UX Expert
Bayonne, USA
lalita@lotusww.org
Lalita is a User Experience expert bringing the Lotus WWF website to life. With 3+ years of experience in user-centered design, she ensures every visitor, donor or partner, finds what they need with ease. She is proud to contribute her skills to a cause built on the belief that access to education can change a child's life.
Raj Varadharaj
Chief of Staff
Seattle, USA
raj@lotusww.org
Raj is a dedicated volunteer at Lotus WWF, contributing his passion for helping others as Chief of Staff. A Web Development graduate of Central Washington University, he works closely with founder Amrik Kamoh managing his real estate and fuel businesses, leading operations, teams, sales growth, and customer relationships. His experience in strategic planning and community engagement supports the foundation's mission of opportunity and equity.
Rajashree Basu Kundu
Brand Strategist & Designer
Mumbai, India
rajashree@lotusww.org
Rajashree is a Mumbai-based brand designer with a BDes in Visual Communication from NID and 17+ years of experience across tech, creative agencies, and nonprofits. She founded her design studio to help entrepreneurs build brands that are purposeful, precise, and built to perform, translating complex ideas into identities and digital experiences at the intersection of aesthetics, technology, and business.
Sai Harshitha Sivalingala
Software Developer
Texas, USA
harshitha@lotusww.org
A Software Engineer who believes innovation is most meaningful when it serves a greater purpose. With a passion for solving challenging problems and building software that scales, she is equally committed to creating positive change beyond technology. Through her work with Lotus Worldwide Foundation, she contributes to initiatives that promote education and community development, reflecting her belief that technology, when paired with compassion and opportunity, has the power to transform lives.