Fred Smith is Professor of Sanskrit and Classical Indian Religions at the University of Iowa and Co-Director of its South Asian Studies Program. He has served on the board of several environmental and health related NGOs in India.
Scott Morrow is a writer and editor. As a spiritual sadhaka, he has spent a lot of time in Rishikesh, India and is eager to help start up a spiritually oriented hospice in that area.
Peggy Baldwin spends much of her time in India, especially in the Himalayan region. Her main interest is meditation, but also likes to serve in charity organizations. A cancer survivor herself, she is very interested in end of life care.
Padma Rao is a retired systems analyst. Her focus is on Eastern Philosophy. She goes to India annually. Nani Ma at Ganga Prem Hospice inspired her to be of service in the hospice community.
Gauri J. Kiefer, MD, is a Hematologist/Oncologist practicing at the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine. She has a long relationship with India. She has passionate feelings about palliative care and this work being done in India.