Leadership Team
Advisory Board
Bolisetti Satyanarayana is a dedicated environmental conservationist and activist from Andhra Pradesh, India, committed to sustainable urban development and coastal ecosystem protection. He has played a key role in advocating for sustainable urban growth, actively participating in legal efforts to safeguard coastal ecosystems and addressing the adverse effects of mangrove and mudflat destruction on marine ecology. His unwavering dedication to preserving natural habitats and promoting environmentally conscious development has made a significant impact on environmental conservation initiatives in the region.
Devender Narala, an Environmental Engineer with over 30 years of service in multiple state agencies, including the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), has been a key advocate for environmental protection. He led efforts to safeguard groundwater and surface water from contamination, oversaw the cleanup of TPH and VOCs in soil and water, regulated hazardous and solid waste landfills, and championed stormwater discharge management for construction and industrial activities.Currently, he serves as the Director of Development at Aria University, raising funds to support Indian languages and establish a School of Medicine in California’s underserved San Joaquin Valley. In addition, he is the Northern California Regional Coordinator for ManaBadi, a global Telugu language initiative educating over 12,000 students across 35 U.S. states and 12 countries.
Executive Board
Chandra Sekhar Pathivada is a technology professional based in the East Bay Area, California, with a background in global leadership. He has participated in leadership programs at Duke University, gaining insights into innovation and effective leadership.He has led various community projects, including coordinating food truck deliveries through Akshaya Patra, helping provide nutritious meals to underprivileged school children in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In the U.S., he actively supports global health initiatives, including participation in the AIDS Walk, demonstrating his commitment to social impact and community service.
In his words: What led him to start this program
"During a recent visit to India, I observed significant changes over the past decade. However, one pressing issue that has escalated is pollution, particularly the improper disposal of materials like batteries. While there, my son and I viewed a press note from Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan https://youtu.be/S1QAhWfSwSg?t=259 addressing environmental concerns, including the critical issue of improper battery disposal. This resonated deeply with us, aligning with our commitment to environmental sustainability. Motivated by middle school kids, initiated a battery recycling project through recognizing young kids on environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F0HbiGLM9s , Inspired by their programes, we aim to expand this model to India, leading to the creation of jsawards.org."
