OBJECTIVE Serve, inspire, catalyze, grow and nurture caring communities and wisdom
based organizations EDUCATION
M.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning 1985;
University of Calcutta, India B.Sc. Geography (hons.), Economics & Political
Sc. (elec.), Lady Brabourne College, Calcutta SKILLS ·
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Ability to think and relate in terms of both the
big picture and the small -
Create new visions,
concepts and ideas -
Lead through example
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Communicate with open heart-mind
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Bring out the best in people -
Grasp the essence of new subjects and situations quickly
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Supervise and establish rapport with people
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Teach by continuous learning and listening
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Practice partnership oriented leadership based on mindful
awareness, shared vision, co-intelligence, authentic presence Have over seven years of experience using PC, running programs such as
Lotus-123, Quattro-Pro, Word-perfect in MS-DOS and Windows environment; have working knowledge of database programs like dBase
IV, and Paradox. Have used SPSS in Cyber-175, as graduate student in Arizona. Familiar with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Internet and some html and web design. CURRENT WORK Present Occupation involves working
as Spiritual Counselor, Workshop and Retreat Facilitator, Social Entrepreneur, Community networker and Sacred Cyber Activist on many fronts. Also working on a non-fiction book on self-awareness and human potential. For over a
decade I am actively involved in a conscious engaged path of mindful inquiry and social engagement. Cultivating my passion
for Universal Knowledge and learning in many areas encompassing self-growth, psychology, religion, philosophy, alternative
history and science, emerging trends in science, medicine, business, global affairs, world-wide web, nature of Reality and
such helped me to be a loving and aware individual with a vision and compassion for all life. I share my philosophy in a personal
website "Seek To Know" that weaves through my diverse interests, goals and vision for life and humanity.
EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Dept. of Business & Economic
Research, University of Arizona, a market research and consulting body (1988) Independently learned
and applied a GIS mapping software "ATLAS", to develop demographic and socio-economic profiles/maps for the Tucson
and Phoenix Metropolitan Areas. Socio-Economic Planner, Lexington City Government (LFUCG),
Division of Planning - an Administrative Division under the Mayor (1991-1993). Analyzed and projected growth pattern and trends in future population, employment, housing and household size of
Lexington. Primary data provider to in and out-of-state businesses, developers, other local govt. agencies, research students.
Provided research and analytical support services (e.g. need estimation for schools, low-income housing, youth and elderly
services etc.) to other Divisions. Special Projects Coordinator, Lexington Housing
Authority - Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services (1993-1995). Written successful grant proposals; researched, and maintained information on grants; created databases on insurance,
claims, service contracts, work orders etc.; analyzed business and financial data for cost control, risk management and decision-making;
reviewed complex annual operating budget, coordinated housing support services and other internal special projects as required
by the Govt. HUD grants; evaluated program policies and prepared reports and graphics for the Board of Commissioners.
Business Experience Actively assisted
in the start-up, business development, marketing and day-to-day management of ms2 Data Solutions Inc., a database management and computer consulting company. This work involved both independent and directed work; such as, doing market
research for defining services and targeting market, designing promotional materials (brochures, direct mail, and WebPages
in the internet); entering technical data in custom geology database, editing technical papers and software manuals. Worked
in Real Estate, and Small Businesses on a flexible arrangement and/or project basis. AWARDS -
National Merit Scholar 1981,
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Graduate Tuition Scholarship (GTS) 1985 - 1987, University of Arizona.
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Best Student Paper Award 1988, Population Specialty Group, Assoc. of American Geographers
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K.T. Brown Writing Grant for 2001-2004, Howe Charities for Human Enlightenment, Lex. KY AFFILIATION
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Board Member Spindletop
Neighborhood Association, Lexington KY 2000 - 2003 -
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Friend of Alliance of Bhikkhunis, Phoenix Institute, Lexington
Shambhala, SCAPA and Friends of the Art Schools (FOAS), Lexington Public Library, Phoenix, Lexington Friendship International,
CitizensCreate, Wikipedia, Sourcewatch, ATMA, P2P Foundation, Zaadz-Gaia ambassaador, Gather The Women, Noetic Sciences Shift,
Wiser Earth, ning groups, facebook social action groups, New Economic Paradigm Administrator in Facebook -
Member in many online Proactive Social Change and Creative Solution/Idea Forums (see a few in Guestbook and Explore)
VOLUNTEERING
Add my energy and time to a wide variety
of causes (global peace and justice, fair money and fair trade, women and children, youth activism, promoting diversity, grassroot
democracy, holistic thinking in education and much more) both in the community and the cyberspace to bring new vision, integrity
and transparency in all human endeavors. Worked in spiritual-personal growth program in Fayette county prison for Women and
recently completed training as a hospice volunteer. Have participated in many voluntary and cultural activities in the community
and the local school SBDM. Reference provider details available upon request. Conscious Living Seminars and Services
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