Board of Directors

 
Nrityanjali is a tax exempt, non-profit cultural organization under IRS 501(c)(3), supported in part by grants from state and local governments, donations, and ticketed public performances. Meena Telikicherla is the Founder and Artistic Director and is assisted by an advisory board of directors in the operations and activities related to presenting shows, soliciting donors, and securing financial sponsors.
Directors

Prema Ganganna, Ph.D., RD, LD, Ex-Officio
Dr. Prema Ganganna is Professor and Director of Didactic Program in Nutrition Director, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia. Dr. Ganganna is a dietary consultant to the US Department of Health, sits on the Board of Directors for the University of the District of Columbia, and is an ardent supporter of Indian fine arts, dance, and music.

Meena Telikicherla, Founder and Artistic Director, Nrityanjali
Ms. Telikicherla is a critically acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and dedicated Bharatanatyam teacher.

Jayadev Telikicherla, P.E., Professional Electrical Engineer, Jay Engineering Company
Mr. Telikicherla is a registered professional engineer actively engaged in the building construction industry as a consultant and designer of electrical power distribution, lighting, and communication alarm systems for utility, government, commercial, and institutional facilities.

Surya Reddy
Surya is past president of Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, MD. She is an IT professional and volunteers at local cultural and community events.

Jayshri Ravishanker
Jayshri Ravishanker is an IT professional working for the federal government.

Savitha Rao
(Bio TK)

Subha Madhavan, PhD, Georgetown University
Dr. Subha Madhavan is the Director of the Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics (ICBI) at the Georgetown University Medical Center, and Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology. She is also the Chief Data Scientist for the Georgetown University Medical Center with responsibility for all data-related research initiatives. She has been involved in other arts organizations including the Jayamangala Group.