We are fortunate to learn and interact with inspirational speakers from around the world.
Prof Anil Kumar (India): Best known for translating Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's discourses into English, Prof. Anil Kumar, has been very inspirational to the students of the SSSU and the Sai family at large. He also gives very popular talks on Sunday mornings in Prasanthi Nilayam and visits many Sai centers for the same purpose. Prof. Anil Kumar was a Zonal Convenor and later State President of Sri Sathya Sai Organizations of Andhra Pradesh. He has been Principal of the Brindavan campus and has authored many books on Swami, such as "Universal and Practical Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba"; "Sai-Chology"; "Divine Lifelines"; "Divine Directions";"Divine Daffodils"; "Satopanishad - Vol I and II" ( Q & A with Bhagavan) . He is currently a faculty member of the Biosciences Dept. at SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam, India. He has travelled worldwide and shared the message and glory of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba with earnest seekers everywhere. The www.saiwisdom.com website is the online home to his sunday talks, question and answers and e-books - Satyopanishad vol - I and II.
Shitu Chudasama (UK): Over the years, Shitu has held numerous posts within the Sri Sathya Sai Service Organisation in United Kingdom from Center level to National level. In 2003, Shitu was appointed the National Youth Co-ordinator of United Kingdom and served under this role for 4 years until 2006. During this period, the National Youth Co-ordinating Committee under the leadership of Shitu undertook many projects and youth were actively engaged in projects across all wings and working with the elders in running the Organisation. In 2007, Shitu was in charge of leading a youth committee to assist in the coordination of the World Youth Conference in Prashanti Nilayam. He was thereafter appointed the International Youth Coordinator and helped the Sathya Sai World Foundation with the formation of the International Youth Council which now meets every year in Prasanthi.
Malini Srinivas Gadepally(USA): Born in India but raised in the US from the age of 3, Malini was privileged enough to study at Swami’s school in Parthi from 9th grade through college. She graduated with honors from Anantapur and was blessed with an opportunity to speak in front of Swami after her graduation. When it came time, Swami chose a husband for her and told her to study in the US after her marriage. She and her husband settled in San Jose, CA where she completed her BA in liberal studies from San Jose State University. Graduating as the valedictorian of her class, she also received credentials to teach elementary school in California. Malini is currently a full time elementary teacher and the mother of two. She has been an SSE teacher for the past 16 years, teaching SSE group 3 for the last 9 years. Many of her former students are currently Sai Young Adults.
Dr. M.V.Veerabhadra Rao (UK): At the tender age of 4, Dr. Rao entered Swami's fold. He studied at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar School, Hyderabad from 1976 to 1983. During his school years, he attended the Bal Vikas program, was a member of Seva Dal and youth activities in Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh. He went on to receive his Higher Secondary Education at Puttaparthi from 1983 to 1985. He obtained his B.D.S(Bachelor of Dental Studies) degree from Osmania University, Andra Pradesh. He then advanced his studies in the Medical field to receive M.B.B.Ch, F.D.S.R.C.S, and M.R.C.S. in the United Kingdom. He is currently practicing in the field of Neurosurgery. When he is not practicing his profession, he is actively engaged in Sai student activities in UK and attends the Sai Center in Cardiff.