Coordinator – Content, Website, Social Media

Smt. Jyoti Suravarjula serves as the Content Coordinator at Hindu University of America, ensuring that the university’s voice reflects both precision and authenticity. She curates, refines, and manages communications across multiple platforms—including the website, newsletters, university publications, blogs, and social media—with a focus on clarity, cultural resonance, and faithful representation of Sanskrit terminology. Working closely with faculty, the website design team, and the marketing team, she refines content to present HUA’s academic offerings, events, and initiatives in ways that engage both scholarly and general audiences, while ensuring a consistency of voice.

Her expertise lies in aligning content with HUA’s academic vision and Dharmic ethos, integrating cultural authenticity with aesthetic excellence. Her work spans the website, brochures, handbooks, standees, fliers, advertisements, and social media. With over 15 years of experience on digital platforms—beginning with blogging in 2005 and early adoption of social media—she brings a nuanced grasp of digital trends and the dynamics of online communication.

Jyoti began her journey at HUA as a graduate student in the MA–PhD in Hindu Studies program, motivated by her passion for preserving and sharing the legacy of Hindu Gurus and Āchāryas. She is also pursuing the Certificate in Sanskrit Proficiency for Vedic Studies (SPVS). A resident of California, she balances her professional and academic pursuits with creative interests in landscape photography, poetry, and gardening. Rooted in tradition yet expressive through modern mediums, Jyoti brings both rigor and artistry to her role, advancing HUA’s mission with dedication and care.

Director of Student Experience

As Director of Student Experience at Hindu university of America, Sumedha is committed to creating a positive, holistic, and supportive journey for students—from their first engagement with the university through to graduation. She oversees key aspects of the student lifecycle, including onboarding, learning, evaluation, and retention, while ensuring that academic and administrative operations are effectively integrated to enhance student satisfaction and success. Her role also involves close collaboration with faculty, integrating academic planning with operational efficiency.

Her work spans the development and optimization of systems that support student success, including the university website built on WordPress and Elementor platforms, Moodle based learning management system, and internal administrative tools. She also supports accreditation readiness by aligning university processes with standards, while contributing to the ongoing development of institutional infrastructure, and enhancing the usability and accuracy of digital and academic resources to enable student engagement. Her focus is on building sustainable operational capacity, maintaining consistent academic information and optimizing the university’s administrative planning and execution each quarter that supports continued growth and a high-quality educational experience for all students.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Homoeopathy (B.H.M.S) from Pune University and certification as an Ashtanga Yoga teacher, she brings over a decade of experience in wellness, education, and community engagement. She actively volunteers with local Dharmic Hindu organizations, contributing as a teacher, coordinator, and counselor. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to cultural and Dharmic values, student well-being, and the transformative power of education.In her free time, she enjoys reading, singing, and spending quality time with her husband, two sons, and their dog. She has performed in various musical programs and enjoys participating in Marathi elocution competitions, blending her love for language, performance, and cultural expression.

Director of Admissions & Registrations

Pragya Vats, an alumna of the University of Delhi with a background in History, currently serves as the Director of Registrations at the Hindu University of America. Her professional journey reflects a diverse skill set and a strong commitment to client interface and support.

Prior to her role at the Hindu University of America, Pragya Vats gained valuable experience working at Transworks, an Aditya Birla Company in Mumbai. In this capacity, she served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), where her responsibilities included handling corporate and supervisory calls, training new representatives on the program, and monitoring the quality of emails, calls, and chats. This role equipped her with expertise in client interactions and a keen understanding of service quality.

Pragya Vats’ alignment with the yogic cosmology, which envisions transformative values in the world, is a driving force behind her involvement with the Hindu University of America. The university’s dedication to developing new scholarship and pedagogy in academia resonates with her commitment to contributing to meaningful and transformative education.

In summary, Pragya Vats brings a blend of academic background, professional experience, and a deep commitment to yogic principles to her role as the Director of Registrations at the Hindu University of America. Her multifaceted background contributes to the university’s mission of fostering a new and transformative approach to education and values.

Vice President of Operations

Shri. Aravind Swami serves as the Vice President of Operations at the Hindu University of America (HUA), where he oversees the administrative, financial, and IT functions, ensuring operational efficiency and institutional excellence.

An accomplished IT professional with a strong background in the American power sector, Aravind holds an M.S. in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Arizona State University. His professional experience and expertise in technology and finance is complemented by a deep commitment to advancing Hindu Dharmic education and service enabling him to create sustainable systems of growth.

Passionate about personal and collective empowerment, Aravind actively mentors young professionals to achieve financial independence—enabling them to pursue their passions and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by his deep involvement in Hindu Dharmic learning and service, he is dedicated to securing paramam vaibhavam (the supreme flourishing) of Hindu Dharma and Civilization. Through his leadership at HUA, Aravind integrates professionalism, purpose, and Dharmic values in advancing the university’s mission.