Dedicated and service-driven, our Working Committee members are volunteers. They all have specialised expertise that they put into bold action to bring the Soma Yagna alive.
Dina Radia
Outreach Co-ordinator
Over 40 years of selfless voluntary service connecting communities, building partnerships, and nurturing donors with passion, empathy and strategic insight.
Astik Vaishnani
Data Scientist
Experienced at analysing programme and donor data to generate insights, improve impact measurement, support evidence-based decisions, and strengthen the Soma Yagna’s outcome.
Darshna Morzaria
Senior Stakeholder Liasion
A children's nursery teacher with over 30 years experience of organising community events and managing senior stakeholders.
Naina Chandarana
Materials Manager
Oversees 600+ Yagna materials, inventory, procurement and distribution; long-serving Lohana community leader with over 35 years’ service including Mahila Mandal President.
Kiran Popat
Event Registration Manager
Leads attendee registration, coordinates check-in teams and systems, manages data accuracy, resolves queries, and ensures a smooth, welcoming arrival experience.
Sandhya Gandecha
Sajawat Manager
Over 25 years’ voluntary executive service; UK Global Vision International Ambassador. Responsible for Yagna outer sajawat, ensuring it is safe, compliant and spiritual.
Shobha Raja
Senior Advisor
Provides practical guidance on planning and delivering the Yagna, supporting logistics, volunteers, and participants to ensure smooth co-ordination, meaningful engagement, and successful outcomes.
Sonal Kundalia
Cultural Events Manager
Organising and planning cultural events at the Yagna. Co-ordinating volunteers, artists, logistics and community engagement to celebrate heritage and increase participation.