Team | Mana Ooru

United Minds, Local Hearts, Global Impact

The Hearts Behind Mana Ooru

Meet the passionate individuals who make Mana Ooru's mission possible. Our diverse team combines local expertise with global perspectives to create lasting change in communities.

Dr. Yugandhar Ramakrishna
AuD (USA), PhD (USA)
Professor, Doctor of Audiology & Vestibular Neuroscientist
Founder, Member
Mahesh

Village President, Member
Rajesh S
Naveen

Member
Yeswanth Ramakrishna

Software Engineer
Member

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The Hearts Behind Mana Ooru

Dr. Yugandhar Ramakrishna

Mahesh

Rajesh S

Naveen

Yeswanth Ramakrishna