Shrinarayan Chandak obtained B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras, India’s leading technology institute, in 1965 and a Master’s Degree from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago in 1967. Has 40 years of American Corporate experience in Technology and Management. A lifetime student of Bhagavat Gita and Ramayan.
Mr. Shrinarayan Shivabakas Chandak is a Vice President, Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh (HSS), Midwest USA. Member of the Sunset Rotary Club of Bloomington. National past President of the MMNA, Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America. Past Board member Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America. A member of Bloomington interfaith- book club. Founding trustee of the Hindu Temple of Bloomington, IL.
Conducts motivational workshops on Organization, Education, Leadership, and Communication. Founded Holistic Self Development Program, called G-LIFE designed for High School students. Conducted 8 Teachers training conferences in different cities in Bharat, in person and via webinar covering 800 teachers. I also conducted several workshops with students. Created a group of schools and training volunteers. A similar program to be offered to University students soon. Contemplating doing similar work in the USA with different American ethnic groups.
Past Lt. Governor of the Toastmasters International, Chicago Region’s South Division; overseeing 30 clubs. Toastmasters International promotes communication and leadership. Advisory board member of Sewa International, USA and Ekal Foundation, USA. For the last decade, spent 4 months a year in India doing social work, mainly concerning Education, holistic development and volunteerism. Shrinarayan Shivabakas Chandak and his wife Asha, settled in USA for the last 55 years with two daughters and five grandchildren.