Working Committee

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.