MHMH COMMUNITY MEMBERS INNER CIRCLE – 35 MEMBERS 1. ABHINAV SINGH (J 100): - Abhinav a resident of Lucknow is an Environmental Engineer from mind and Environmental Conservationist from heart. He did his Masters from BIT Mesra in 2011 and started working in the fields of Renewable Energy in the upper Himalyan region. Subsequently he worked as Projects associate in IIT Delhi and later as Assistant Professor in a University based out of Delhi NCR. Soon he realized to pursue his passion by “Creating an ecosystem where nothing goes waste”. He believes that permaculture is the quintessence not only for the rejuvenation of environment but also for the bonding of one's soul with mother nature. Abhinav brings a different energy to this group. He is the second notable youg turk of the group and one of the founders. 2. AMIT JAIN (M 100): - Amit Jain with an experience of 19 years along with his studies at the age of 21 started his journey as an entrepreneur and founder of Wizard Infoways Pvt.Ltd. Noida, an IT Solution company. His hands-on experience while working with diversified industry domains from dispersed geographic locations has helped people encapsulate creative enterprise systems. As an architect for various services, he believes in enterprising output-driven solutions which are authored on research-based facts. Amit is an alumnus of the Institute of Management and Research and Institute of Management Technology and holds BBA in Management and PGDIT Degree respectively. He belongs to a small village of Bihar, he has his heart set in rural India. He loves to travel to offbeat destinations in India and has also visited more than seven countries to date. He aims to combine his love for rural India with his IT knowledge and contribute to the vision of MHMH. 3. ANKUR RATSOGI (M 100): - Ankur has been one of the finest professionals in India in luxury segment of hospitality sales and marketing. He can easily be rated as one of the finest brains in this country in this field. He has worked with some of the finest hospitality brands in the USA and Australia. After the incident of 9/11 he had to return to India. After his repatriation he has successfully turned around many dead hospitality products in Goa. He has been credited of morphing Alila Diva from a non descript property without a beach to most sought after destination wedding address in Goa. Presently he has been working with Hyatt International in a senior sales and marketing position. 4. APALA (DR) (J 100): - Dr Apala Baduni is an Oral medicine and Radiology specialist, she is a fellow in Oral Oncology and member of International Academy of Oral Oncology. She has a special interest in oral cancer and tobacco cessation and a secretary of Ekohum Foundation working towards spreading awareness about early screening and detection of oral cancer. Spending her formative years in DehraDun, and exploring Uttarakhand, she wishes to fill the lacuna of adequate healthcare facilities in the hills, hence is working towards her aim, launching of Ekohum Foundation’s centre for early oral cancer detection in Kotdwar in Uttarakhand 5. ARPITA NAG (M 100): - Arpita is an artisan cheesemaker & baker based in Kolkata by qualification she is Masters in English literature & B.ed. However her disillusionment with the education system, propelled her to opt for a career in food, something that she has always been passionate about. She is inspired by the global slow food movement, one that is an antidote to the fast food culture that has engulfed the food scenario everywhere. She believes in sustainable practices. Arpita's motive behind joining the MhMh community, is twofold. Mountains and rural life have always fascinated her. In fact, she was quite inspired by her visit to TGV Nag Tibba, a few years ago. She aspires to work with various types of milk, found in abundance in rural areas, lending a unique taste, flavour & texture to the cheese made from the same. Her hobbies include, travelling, reading, writing and storytelling. 6. ASHOK MEHRA (S 100): - Ashok is a Chartered Accountant by profession with diverse experience of over four decades. He was the Senior Executive Director in Eicher and Group Chief Executive in Bausch & Lomb India and Sakata Inx Ltd. He has complete faith in the youth of the country and their ability to drive innovation and growth for the nation. Over the years he has mentored and invested in a number of starups including some tech startups. An avid reader, writer and traveller, his articles feature regularly in various journals. He has keen interest in History and environmental issues. He believes in human relationships and is constantly involved in social networking. What attracted him to MHMH is it's vision of building a pan Indian community that will work towards holistic rural development. 7. BHARAT KINGER (M 100): - Bharat a Delhiite with Masters in Population Statics and Social welfare, in 1996 he became an accredited regional level tour guide for Northern Part of India and has a vast experience and large network of tourist across the world. His father from the department of tourism and that helped him shape his career and life. And took it to the next level of understanding by embracing the Cultural, social, ethnic and spiritual magnificence of the country. He has also studied history and political sciences as personal endeavors with great zeal. He believes that rural tourism is the next big phenomena. He has worked with organizations like Imperial Hotels, en Tours , Luxe India LPTI, A& K , Banyan, Mikato , TCI Distant Frontiers. Bharat is an avid yoga practitioner and has attended a few workshops of Isha Foundation. 8. DEEPIKA CHOWDHARY (S 100): - Deepika Chowdhry is a highly reputed professional with 25+ of experience as marketer in the world of hospitality and tourism. She is well connected with the MICE, luxury, travel agent, adventure tour operators and wildlife tourism professionals in India and overseas. Her extensive experience includes roles with renowned international exhibitions such as IMEX Frankfurt, IMEX America, ILTM Cannes, ILTM Asia, IT&MA, ABAV- Brazil, Luxperience- Sydney, AIME- Melbourne etc. She is the Founder CEO of Candid India, a tourism & hospitality representation company based in New Delhi- India. She is a true veteran of the trade who is capable of handling anything from marketing to events to communication, hospitality and PR. A channel for new ideas and adaptability, Deepika leads and motivates her team with her own example thus ensuring the best results for her clients. Her warm and assuring smile coupled with her ability to remain calm even when faced with challenging circumstances make her a favourite with the clients. She has recently launched a holistic wellness startup along with her son, Krish Chowdhry to promote wellness and health products such as teas & superfoods etc. 9. FAIZ MEMON ( M 100) Faiz memon has 20 years of experience providing investment advice in the US and India with the last 10 years growing a healthcare company in India. He Built a team from the ground up with world class service infrastructure serving global clients and has a deep experience in creating and building business systems and infrastructure at scale. His belief - Helping improve people's lives is my ultimate goal. 10. GAURAV TIWARI (M 100): - Gaurav is an IIT BHU (B. Tech) & Warwick Business School (MBA) alumni, residing and working in the UK. He is a keen & purposeful traveler, having experienced culture & humanity of 20 countries across 4 continents. He patronizes financially-inclusive & sustainable business models that bring joy to all stakeholders & provide the best value to shareholders. He specalizes in product investments, development, partnerships, and growth. Originally from UP but have a special bond with Uttarakhand region. 11. ISHAAN SHARMA (J 100): - Ishaan Sharma, a Mechanical engineer and currently pursuing MBA in Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development from DTU. Last 5 years he is managing more than 100 bikers community called “Royal Enfield Club, Noida”. On an ongoing project in his college on rural tourism, he got connected with Mr. Roopesh and visited Nag Tibba and one of the mud house- Hideout Kumali. Mr. Roopesh way Of explaining and his leardership the analogy metaphorically is most amazing part which inspired Ishaan to be part of this project. It's been 10 months now that he have been connected with the hideout project and virtually met many amazing people – He want to contribute in the execution of this Vision. 12. KIMBERLEIGH (M 100): - Kimberley, is a qualified Chef & horticulturalist who lives in Spiti Valley with a combined degree in Asia Pacific Studies / Development Studies & a Permaculture design certificate (teaches about natural buildings). She has experience of natural building workshops and has interest in working to conserve the diverse vernacular architecture of India. A small hotel along with small organic shop to promote the traditional produce and handicrafts in Spiti Valley is run by her along with her boy friend Karan which gives an inside perspective/ meaningful journey through the valley. Karan is currently in the process of establishing an online presence for the local community to promote their home stays. 13. DR.KUMAR RAAJESH (M 100): - Dr. Kumar Raajesh has been a TV journalist since 1992, with well known media houses, including TV Today (Newstrack, AajTak, Dilli Aajtak etc), India TV and NDTV, to name a few. Presently, as consultant with ABP Ganga, he produces and presents inspirational weekly shows on unsung heroes. M.Phil from JNU and later Ph.D from DU, he has also authored a book, “The Janata Enigma 30 out of 60". His desire is to return to his village roots at Pahapura in Bihar.