Raj Kanani

Bio: I graduated from UCLA in 2003 with a degree in Chemical Engineering, but now I am working towards my Teaching Credential at the New College of California. I see my life consisting of learning, educating, living close to the land, and serving.

Personality: Passionate, Friendly, Idealist

Favorite quote: There are so many to choose from. For now: "Truth is what the still voice within tells you." - Mahatma Gandhi

InSPIRE to me: InSPIRE is a humble attempt at TRUE education - real experiences, meaningful dialogue, relevant information and knowledge, authentic personal reflection, individual choice, collective growth, and dedicated action. Being a part of InSPIRE enables me to combine my various passions and enables me to share with others the valuable experiences and understanding that I have gained.

Asha Patel

Bio: I studied Broadcast Journalism at the University of Maryland, and have since then worked with a few television and radio programs in both the U.S. and India, but as of most recently, enterprised a slum video project in which boys and girls of Ramapir no Tekro, Gujarat's largest slum, were trained in all aspects of video production for the purpose of producing informational and empowering video content to be aired bi-monthly in their communities. My day job (for the time being) is News Director at WEPM Radio in Martinsburg, West Virginia. I get excited about the prospect of people realizing their own potential to be everything they've ever wanted.

Personality: Determined, Passionate, Inquisitive

Favorite quote: "Live like you'll die tomorrow, learn like you'll live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi

InSPIRE to me: The beauty of InSPIRE is that it can be a mechanism for people to really begin to live with their eyes open.

Rahul Brown

Bio: I studied pre-medicine at UCLA and received a degree in Economics. At graduation, I used my prior experience with two different startups to work as a consultant for a year before re-evaluating life. That process lead to becoming a certified project manager, working in the energy sector for a few years, becoming a full-time volunteer with NGOs in India, and a part-time filmmaker dedicated to bringing inspirational stories to the eyes of the world. I get most excited about the possibilities of connecting people more deeply to their passion and values.

Personality: Truth-seeking, Joy-seeking, Peace-seeking

Favorite quote: "Intelligence and ability are not enough. There must be the joy of doing something beautiful" - Dr. V

InSPIRE to me: InSPIRE is a unique program that accelerates the process of tapping the unlimited potential within each of us - the potential that burst forth into the world when we align our head, heart, and hands and begin to live a life of ever-deeper integrity.