Board of Trustees
Meet our dedicated board members who guide USFED's mission and strategic direction
Organizational Structure
The USFED Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance for all organizational activities. Our board members bring diverse expertise in education, environmental science, nonprofit management, and international development.
Board Composition
- • President
- • Vice President
- • Secretary
- • Treasurer
- • Board Members
Key Responsibilities
- • Strategic planning and oversight
- • Financial governance
- • Program evaluation
- • Fundraising and partnerships
Board Executive Team
Dr. Lov K Kher
Dr. Lov K Kher is one of the founding trustees and incorporators of USFED, bringing deep expertise in education, leadership, and philanthropy to guide the mission of the organization.
RAVI K. ANNADANAM
Ravi K. Annadanam brings over 35 years of experience in Aerospace and Telecommunications across India and the United States. An accomplished entrepreneur and community leader, he has actively supported nonprofit and charitable initiatives for over two decades. He contributes his leadership and expertise to advance USFED’s mission.
Prabhat Kumar
Prabhat Kumar serves as Deputy Treasurer of the organization, overseeing financial stewardship and ensuring transparency in all fiscal operations. With strong expertise in finance and management, he plays a key role in maintaining accountability and supporting the organization’s mission of education and environmental development.
Dr. Smitha Raj
Dr. Smitha Raj is a founding trustee of USFED, bringing valuable expertise and vision in education and development to the organization.
Rajeev Kumar
Rajeev Kumar is a seasoned IT executive with over 29 years of global leadership experience in digital transformation, banking technology, and managed services. He has led large-scale delivery operations and driven innovation in cybersecurity and AI adoption for global financial institutions.
Board Trustees
Prabhat Sinha
Prabhat Sinha is a founding trustee of USFED, dedicated to advancing the mission of education and environmental development through governance and outreach.
Dr. K J Sharma
Dr. K J Sharma is a founding trustee, contributing academic and professional insights to strengthen USFED’s focus on education and community development.
Dr. Upendra Chivukula
Dr. Upendra Chivukula is an electrical engineer with both technical and business background who has been a policymaker and has held several elected positions at the local and state governments. .