Meet the Directors
Sudha S
Sudha’s journey through life has always included the people and later the animals surrounding her, as she is keen to uplift the community alongside her. Since her college years, she has tutored struggling students free of cost (who were incentivised with biscuits and stationery) and visited orphanages. Her fur baby Seshu’s arrival completely transformed her, and she has seen him in every single animal since then. This was paramount in her decision to do her part in reducing the suffering of animals by turning vegan in 2017. She is also passionate about raising awareness and breaking the stigma around mental health issues. Another topic very close to her heart is the upliftment of women, whether it is being outspoken about cultural norms perpetuating sexism or about menstrual hygiene and supporting women who are in unsupportive home environments. Further, Sudha is on a quest to keep learning new skills and evolving into the best and most compassionate version of herself and wants the same for everyone.
Sriram S
Sriram is a distinguished senior finance leader with an illustrious career spanning over 37 years in the corporate world. Currently serving as the CFO and CS of Tata Industries Ltd. Sriram embraces the opportunity to be of service to others, inspired by the teachings and philosophy of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sriram's journey from a humble background has instilled in him a deep appreciation for the transformative power of quality education. This awareness fuels his passion for helping deserving students access the funds, resources and support they need to succeed. Both as part of a team and in a personal capacity, Sriram has participated in various charitable activities, including supporting health initiatives such as blood donation camps. He was also one of the leaders of the Gram Seva team that significantly improved the quality of life for the people, especially women and children, in the villages adopted by the organisation. He considers himself fortunate to contribute to the education and health needs of various deserving individuals and to provide livelihood opportunities for women in rural areas. Sriram aims to broaden the scope of these activities through ASF, leveraging his professional expertise to create a better tomorrow for all, including the protection of vulnerable animals. His work seeks to bridge the gap between societal needs and available resources, generating lasting positive impacts within communities.