The Latika Roy Foundation is a registered society, formed to provide creative educational and therapeutic opportunities to children, particularly those disadvantaged by disability and poverty. Our General Body consists of individuals who are committed to helping us to achieve our goals. Many of our staff, parents and donors are part of this group.

The General Body elects an Executive Committee comprised of seven members who all serve for a three-year term. The present Executive Committee consists of:

President: Dr Bhushan Kumar Joshi is an educationist, formerly the vice-Chancellor of Kumaon University and now an international consultant who specializes in assisting developing countries to establish school systems which work for every level of society. His most recent accomplishment is the founding of Dehradun’s first public library, a multi-crore state of the art endeavor in the heart of the city. His wife, Vina, runs an after-school program for school children to assist them with their homework and ensure their academic success.

Vice President : Tara Dewan

Treasurer: Sudhir Varma is a chartered accountant with a heart of gold and a mind like a steel trap. Recently married (at 51!) to a wonderful high school teacher named Veenu, he has been a trusted adviser to the Foundation for many years. Sudhir is the one who makes us check our figures, do the math, and work out the details. Although he is prepared to be charmed by the children and the dreams and the beautiful photographs, he also insists on careful planning and adherence to the rules. In the process, we have become more competent and responsible!

Secretary: Jo McGowan Chopra

Member: Vina Srivastava is, according to her daughter-in-law, the most beautiful woman in the world. The interesting thing is that this daughter-in-law is no longer married to Vina’s son. There are few women who would remain close friends with their son’s ex-wife – but Vina is no ordinary woman. At the age of 75, she is still vibrant and passionately interested in the lives of those around her. A professor of political science during her working life, she now provides a focal point for many younger people to gather around. She brings her wisdom and calm acceptance to all that we do and she makes us better people in the process – more thoughtful, more reflective and more accepting.

Member: Deepa Bhushan is a lawyer by training, a Human Resources professional by choice and a woman who lavishes time and concern on all those lucky enough to know her. Whether it is visiting an elderly relative with soup and sympathy or arranging an operation for a child whose family cannot afford medical fees, Deepa is the person you want at your side in a crisis. She and her husband Prashant – a Supreme Court lawyer whose speciality is public interest litigation – have three wonderful boys: Manav, Sumant and Pavan.