Leadership & Governance
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is guided by dedicated leaders who steward the museum’s mission, ensure responsible governance, and uphold the values inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s life and teachings. The museum’s leadership structure reflects a commitment to transparency, accountability, and service to the public good.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees serves as the governing body of the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and long-term sustainability of the institution.
Trustees provide leadership in mission stewardship and strategic planning; financial oversight and fiduciary responsibility; policy development and governance; fundraising and institutional sustainability; and advocacy for the museum’s educational mission.
- Ajit Palkar (BSME, MBA, CPA)
- Atul Kothari (B Tech, MS, MBA, CPA)
- Devinder Mahajan (BS, MS, PE)
- G V Krishnan (BS, MS)
- Manish K. Wani (MD, FACS)
- Namita Sutaria (Allied ASID)
- Sakina Ali (MS)
- Sanjay Jain (B Tech, MS)
- Sesh Bala (BSEE, MS (EE & CS))
- Shah, Kamalkishor C (BS, MS, PE)
- Tina Khatri (BS)
Executive Leadership
The Executive Leadership team is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the museum, translating the Board’s strategic direction into effective programs, partnerships, and public engagement.
Executive leadership oversees museum operations and administration; educational and public programming; staff and volunteer coordination; community and institutional partnerships; and implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Ajit Palkar (BSME, MBA, CPA)
- Atul Kothari (B Tech, MS, MBA, CPA)
- Devinder Mahajan (BS, MS, PE)
- Ajit Palkar (BSME, MBA, CPA)
- Atul Kothari (B Tech, MS, MBA, CPA)
- Devinder Mahajan (BS, MS, PE)
Board of Trustees
The Advisory Committee provides guidance, expertise, and perspective to support the museum’s mission and programs. Advisory Committee members may include educators, scholars, community leaders, and professionals.
The Advisory Committee advises on educational content and public programs; supports community engagement and outreach; and serves as ambassadors for the museum’s mission.
Current Advisory Committee Members:
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Dr. Anne S. Chao
(Chair, Rice University, Chao Center for Asian Studies) -
Durga Agrawal
(Founder, President, Piping Technology and Products Inc) -
Tony Chase
(CEO, ChaseSource LP) -
Jim Crownover
(Former Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc) -
Joe Dilg
(Former Managing Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP) -
Charles Foster
(CEO, Foster LLP) -
Hemant Goradia
(Former President and CEO of Vinmar International LTD)
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Lutfi Hassan
(Chairman-Apex Group Of Companies) -
Stan Marek
(CEO, Marek Brothers) -
Arshad Matin
(CEO, Avetta LLC) -
Ramesh Shah
(Community leader and founder of Ekal) -
Dinesh Singhal
(Principal, Singhal Law Firm) -
Abeezar Tyebji
(Director, Dawoodi Bohra Community Houston)
Commitment to Good Governance
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is committed to ethical leadership and decision-making, responsible financial management, transparency and accountability, and compliance with nonprofit governance best practices. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the museum operates in service of the public and is guided by principles of integrity, stewardship, and trust.
Leadership in Service
The leadership and governance of the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston reflect the values the museum seeks to promote—service, responsibility, humility, and ethical action. Through the collective efforts of trustees, executive leadership, and advisors, the museum continues to grow as a center for education, reflection, and dialogue rooted in nonviolence and peace.
Governance Policies
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct, responsible stewardship, and good governance. These governance policies are designed to protect the integrity of the institution, ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices, and maintain public trust.
Conflict of Interest Policy
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy to ensure that decisions are made solely in the best interests of the organization. Trustees, officers, advisory members, and key personnel are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest and to recuse themselves from discussions or decisions where such conflicts may exist.
This policy promotes transparency, accountability, and impartial decision-making in all matters affecting the museum.
Code of Ethics
The museum adheres to a Code of Ethics that reflects the values it seeks to uphold—truth, integrity, nonviolence, respect, and service. Trustees, leadership, staff, and volunteers are expected to act honestly, responsibly, and respectfully in all activities associated with the museum.
Ethical conduct includes compliance with applicable laws and regulations, respectful treatment of others, protection of confidential information, and avoidance of actions that could compromise the museum’s reputation or mission.
Fiduciary Duty of Trustees
Members of the Board of Trustees serve as fiduciaries of the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston and are legally and ethically obligated to act in the best interests of the organization.
Trustees are expected to fulfill the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience by remaining informed about the museum’s activities and finances, placing the interests of the organization above personal or professional interests, and ensuring that the museum operates in furtherance of its stated mission and charitable purpose.
Commitment to Accountability
Through these governance policies, the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston affirms its commitment to responsible leadership, sound financial management, and public accountability. These principles guide the museum’s leadership as it advances its mission in service to the community.
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