Team

Our Mentors

Late Asha Michigan

Asha Michigan is a graduate in Sociology and Psychology from St. Xavier’s College Mumbai. She has played a plethora of roles that include qualified Onco Counsellor, retired airline executive, past all India president of Forum of Women in Public Sector , trained and experienced trainer, faculty member of Anooradha Patel’s finishing school – Dynamic , an ex -volunteer and secretary of Mastectomees Association (India), an ex-volunteer tutor of Sanskrit at Ramakrishna Mission Mumbai. Asha is married to Malcolm Michigan and has a son Ryan Michigan.

Late Dr. Arvind Shah

Dr. Arvind Shah is a mentor to startup companies and has been guiding the foundation since its inception. He has over 40 years of experience as a professor, entrepreneur, mentor and of venture capital industry. He received his Ph.D. in Operations Research from Case Western Reserve University and joined Babson College as a professor.

Our Team

Neha Amin

Neha Amin is an interior consultant with her own practice for the past 25 years. She has been closely associated with the N.K Dhabhar Cancer foundation since its inception and continues to support its efforts in helping the underprivileged patients.

Zenobia Sachinwalla

Zenobia Sachinwalla is associated with N.K.Dhabhar Cancer Foundation since 2012 as an Administrator, handling donations and accounts.

Mrs.Bharti Shah

Mrs.Bharti Shah imbibed social service from her childhood Days. Her father, a Gandhian, was a social worker. She provided much needed entertainment to children of a Mumbai based Orphanage. Currently, she is involved in helping the foundation in fund raising activities and also runs another NGO involved in Heath, Education and Welfare in Village Muvada near Ahmedabad.

Ms Joan Rodrigues

I am registered under UNESCO–CID and am a Certified Arts-Based Therapist, Lay Counselor, SEL Coach, Certified Palliative Volunteer, and Certified Global Arts in Medicine Fellow.

As a practitioner, I facilitate therapeutic expression as a powerful outlet to channel difficult emotions, enable intentional conversations, and support individuals in managing stress and anxiety. My approach focuses on maintaining inner balance, building self-esteem, and empowering individuals to live meaningful lives with dignity.

I strongly advocate for preventive mental health and follow a comprehensive, evidence-based therapeutic approach to well-being, encompassing assessment, intervention, and evaluation. I guide individuals in exploring possibilities and developing resilience while navigating life’s challenges.

My extensive experience includes working with diverse populations such as cancer patients, caregivers, the geriatric community, children and adolescents, women, and individuals with varied needs.

My work is driven by passion and purpose to create meaningful impact and transformation through therapeutic art, using creative expression as a tool for emotional regulation and holistic wellness.

Karl Baria

A Technology Manager and Evangelist at the Aditya Birla Group – Idea Cellular, Karl Baria is interested in the development of innovative and sustainable technologies for smart cities. His technology and marketing skills are immensely useful across a wide range of initiatives.

HUTOKSHI DADABHOY

A trainer and personality developer. Works actively with a lot of NGOs, especially with old and under privileged people.

Kinnari vora

Qualified as an architect from sir. J. J school of architecture in 1984 Practising as an architect and interior designer for last more than 30 years She started using her education for charitable work with active involvement in earthquake rehabilitation work in Kutch in 2000 She is actively associated with Indian cancer society and Ashadaan Keen involvement with N.K.Dhabur foundation for setting up of palliative care centre at Masina hospital

Dinaz Wadia

Assisting the hard working and dedicated team of N K Dhabhar Cancer Foundation in marketing T Shirts and other attractive artefacts made by cancer patients. Actively took part in Cancer Awareness Progrmmes and skits. Have shared my journey through the angst of surgery for breast cancer, emphasizing on the positives with a group of cancer patients at OnCare, which resulted in all of them slowly opening up with their personal tales in battling the same.