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Our Team

The constellation behind the lotus.

A small group of clinicians, scientists, technologists, and artists — each tending a different facet of the foundation's mandate, all aligned to the same intention: that mental wellness flourish, plurally and abundantly.

Dr. Keerthy Sunder
Founder & Chairman

Keerthy Sunder, MD

Dr. Keerthy Sunder, MD is an internationally recognized psychiatrist, educator, and innovator in the field of integrative mental health. With more than three decades of clinical experience, he is double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Karma Doctors & Associates and Karma TMS, where he has pioneered a comprehensive model of Integrated Psychiatry that combines evidence-based medicine with lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, nutrition, psychotherapy, and advanced neuromodulation therapies such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

His distinguished professional journey also includes prior training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Addiction Medicine, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Sunder is deeply committed to research and advancing the future of mental healthcare. He has served as teaching faculty for academic medical programs, contributed to peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and continues to mentor the next generation of mental health professionals. His work is driven by the philosophy of treating the whole person — not merely the diagnosis — while integrating scientific rigor with compassion and innovation.

Through his leadership, clinical excellence, and advocacy for patient-centered care, Dr. Keerthy Sunder has become a leading voice in modern psychiatry, helping shape a future where mental healthcare is personalized, holistic, and focused on enabling individuals not simply to recover, but to thrive.

Executive Director

Juanita Nidhindra

A Computer Science and Engineering graduate from IIT (Varanasi) and an experienced Digital Product, Engineering, R&D, and Operations leader, Juanita brings over twenty years of building products and solutions that move from prototype to population scale.

She aims to use her technical abilities to turn scientific innovations into realistic opportunities and practical solutions that meet the needs of individuals and communities — a mission reflected in her association with the Sunder Foundation.

Previously COO of Moterum Technologies (chronic-care services in neuro-health, helping stroke survivors regain their independence) and head of worldwide operations for 9zest. Earlier roles include leadership at GlobalLogic and Fidelity Investments.

Juanita Nidhindra
Dr. Kenneth Blum
Director, Neuroscience Research

Kenneth Blum, MD

Dr. Blum is an educator in physiology, pharmacology, and neurogenetics — an academician and pharmaceutical executive whose CV reads like a constellation of firsts. He founded and formally named the condition Reward Deficiency Syndrome, with more than 500 papers on the topic to his name.

He is credited with discovering the first gene association for alcoholism (dopamine D2 receptor gene) and the invention of KB220 variants. Recipient of the Julius Axelrod (Nobel Laureate) Distinguished Speaker Award and a lifetime of professorships at the University of Texas, Wake Forest, USC's Keck School, and Eötvös Loránd University Budapest.

Founding President of the United Scientific Group and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Reward Deficiency Syndrome & Addiction Science.

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Anjali Krishna

Anjali graduated with a masters degree in biosciences and received extensive training in medical and psychiatric clinical trials at UC San Diego. As a sub-investigator overseeing trials in Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Substance Disorders, she mastered the art and science of psychometric data collection.

She transitioned from clinician-researcher into business operations, human resource administration, and strategic oversight of Karma Doctors & Karma TMS. Additionally, she enjoys the interface of neurotechnology and mental health — work that has included development of Karma EHR and training in Neurofeedback, NuCalm, and TMS.

Anjali Krishna
Seth Rowanwood
Creative Director

Seth Rowanwood

An Ontario College of Art graduate and thirty-four year graphic design veteran — award-winning artist, illustrator, musician, and writer. Most notably, Seth was winner of both the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrator of the Future and Gold Awards for 2010.

Following the awards, June Scobee Rogers asked Seth to illustrate the cover of the 25th Anniversary Edition of her book Silver Linings. The book cover art was brought aboard the last Atlantis Flight (STS-135, 2011) — orbiting the earth and docking with the International Space Station. The physical reproduction of his digital artwork travelled 5,284,862 statute miles, 200 earth orbits, and 12 days off the ground.

Seth's passion is to expand and share his understanding of verbal and non-verbal expression — visual arts, design, music, and literary arts. He has illustrated children's comics and picture books.

Secretary

Rachel Carranza

Rachel graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Justice Studies from California State University San Marcos. She is an aspiring law student who also has a deep interest in psychiatry.

Rachel started her journey with us as an intern, during which she mastered the administration of various neuromodulation and biofeedback modalities. She seamlessly integrated into the team with her charismatic personality, organisational skills, and resourceful attitude — transitioning from intern to Executive Practice Administrator.

Rachel Carranza
Anubrata Chatterjee
Artistic Curator

Anubrata Chatterjee

Anubrata Chatterjee is among the foremost tabla virtuosos of his generation, internationally acclaimed for his exceptional artistry, technical brilliance, and deep commitment to the traditions of Indian classical music. A leading exponent of the Farrukhabad gharana, he trained under his father and guru, the legendary Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, developing into both an accomplished soloist and one of the world's most sought-after accompanists.

Over his distinguished career, Anubrata has performed across India, Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia, appearing at prestigious venues and festivals including the Kennedy Center, Sydney Opera House, Darbar Festival, and Dover Lane Music Conference. He has collaborated with many of India's greatest maestros, including Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Rashid Khan, and Dr. L. Subramaniam, while also engaging in cross-cultural collaborations that bring the expressive language of the tabla to global audiences.

A recipient of the President's Gold Medal from All India Radio, Anubrata is equally dedicated to education and the preservation of India's musical heritage. Through performances, masterclasses, and mentorship, he continues to uphold the guru-shishya tradition while inspiring new generations of musicians and serving as a distinguished ambassador of Indian classical music worldwide.

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