Vinod Ravishankar Thakar
Trustee / Chairman
Vinod Thakar, 61 years and young, dedicated, hardworking, and committed to service to all beings around him. He’s a master in all that he does thus making him one of the founders of this trust. His hard work and contribution towards building “Aashray” from scratch are commendable. He has immensely contributed his time and effort volunteering for the Alcoholics. Not only has he helped many to overcome their drinking habit, but he has also gone one step forward in rehabilitating them so that they can lead a normal, successful life.
Dixitaa Purshottam Thakar
Trustee / Secretary
Dixitaa Thakar, 56, single by choice is a determined personality. Having to struggle hard in life, she believes “Nothing is Impossible”. A thorough media professional for the last 25 years she brings with her a rich platter of experience. She also strongly recommends the act of “Giving is Receiving”. A true example of practising what she preaches, she has been associated with The Rotary Club for over 10 years and is also actively involved with NGO’s like Bluebell Community and Live to Give. She never steps back when it comes to helping someone in need. At a very young age when she saw an aged relative struggling for support and suffering without any family to take care of him, she decided one day she will open an old age home. True to her commitment she worked hard to achieve her dream – result of which we can see shaping up today – “Aashray”
Pallavi Chetan Trivedi
Trustee
Pallavi Trivedi, 51, can be called the binding glue. A mother of two, she with ease keeps the “Aashray” family together. Ever ready to help others in need, she is the go to person for one and all. Her enthusiastic nature of meeting challenges and tackling them with such ease, is the very reason of her being such an integral part of this foundation.
Kalpesh Bhanuprasad Jani
Trustee
Kalpesh Jani, 51, is a self-made marketing expert. Raised by a single father and relatives, he has seen lots of ups and downs in life. However, that did not stop him form having a positive outlook towards life. He is never the one to give up or be disappointed by setbacks. He has stood tall like a strong pillar helping procure essential funds through his charming personality.
Karan Narendra Thakar
Trustee
Karan Thakar, the youngest and most enthusiastic trustee of the foundation. His mechanical engineering background helped him choose the best team and get them on board for the construction work of “Aashray”. He is just not instrumental in literally ‘building’ “Aashray” but also contributing financially towards it.
Devika Jigar Thakar
Trustee
With a profound belief in the power of good education and sustainability, Devika is committed to making learning accessible to all while exploring and sharing her research on sustainable living to foster a healthier environment on our planet.
With over seven years of experience within creative and digital agencies, her strongest skill lies in meticulous research, driving her to deliver impactful and insightful strategies. Her strategic vision and passion for education and sustainability significantly contribute to the foundation’s mission, driving impactful initiatives that benefit the community and the environment.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Devika enjoys traveling to immerse herself in new experiences and local cultures.