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Board Members
Board Members
B Balram Naidu
B Balram Naidu
President, GOAEC
GOAEC Foundation’s President, B. Balaram Naidu, is a retired submariner, who has deepened his lifelong love for the oceans and marine life. Under his leadership, the Foundation is further supported by his exceptional experience as a Founder of Livein Adventures, the only one PADI certified organization in Andhra Pradesh state, India. He is also heading as a President of Canoeing & Kayaking Association of Andhra Pradesh, and President of Rastriya Life Saving Society (AP State). His collaborative work with the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has also resulted in significant discoveries and international publications on marine biodiversity and shipwreck explorations. He is expertized in underwater surveys and collecting sediments to support research institutions. He is named for organizing scuba diving trainings and watersports championships, at national and global level. He's also the advisor for the Asian Ocean Sports Development of the Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC).
Ms Kalyani Rao
Ms Kalyani Rao
Vice President, GOAEC
Kalyani Rao, is a Global Edu Entrepreneur, educational consultant, sustainability education project planner and designer, global speaker to inspire young minds and their mentors, globally. Kalyani Rao is an expert in management, business communications, branding, budgeting, client management, project designing etc. She has worked in the fields of education, electronics, IT, and the environment for more than 18 years. As a multilingual, she speaks around 9 Indian languages and three foreign languages. In addition to spearheading numerous beach clean-ups and plantation initiatives in various countries through her sdg project motivation. She is passionate about offering solutions for climate change, biodiversity, ecotourism, marine conservation, and green education. She is also the founder of EventsKart, registered under The Ministry of Tourism, Sustainability partner of Center of Environmental Education & De Pedagogics - AI Education. She believes in "bring more greens....to build more blues".
Executive Board of Directors
Executive Board of Directors
Mr. Roderick Cruz 🇵🇭
Global UN SDG Adviser, Philippines
President of the United Nations Association in the Philippines (UNAP)
Dr Margarita Consolation Ballesteros 🇵🇭
Global SDG, Cultural & Academic Adviser, Philippines
A distinguished leader in education, Dr. Ballesteros is the Director IV of the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP). formerly the Director IV of the Department of Education’s International Cooperation Office, she has spearheaded key engagements with ASEAN, UNESCO, and APEC, and facilitated major programs like the Korea-Philippines Teacher Exchange.
Dr. Ballesteros is a Fellow of the Royal Institute Singapore, recognized for her expertise in International Education and Management. Passionate about social impact, she advocates for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the empowerment of women in conflict areas. A renowned international speaker and motivator, she also proudly promotes the country as an Ambassador for Philippine Culture and Tourism.
Dr Azma Abdul Hamad 🇲🇾
Global Tech Adviser - Microsoft
An educator of 40 years experience with a passion for using technology with clear intent and an advocate of school digital transformation. Being a Global Training Partner(GTP) for Microsoft & Canva, she has access, knowledge & skills to impact the teaching community with a structured & targeted training program.
Ms. Anuraga Mandava 🇨🇦
Global Strategy and Compliance Adviser - Canada
Ms. Anuraga Mandava is an operations and compliance strategist with global experience across regulated industries and sustainable innovation. As Founder and Chief Consultant at Qualium Consulting Inc., she develops integrated frameworks that unite regulatory excellence with environmental and social responsibility. Her work spans food, natural health products, ethno pharmaceuticals, pharma, and biotech; bridging ethnic traditions with modern lifestyles through conscious, science-based design. Committed to advancing sustainability and systems thinking, Anuraga collaborates with emerging biotech and innovation ventures to promote responsible growth. At GOAEC, she supports marine and ecosystem conservation through strategic, practical, and future-ready approaches.
Mr. Bhami Reddy 🇮🇳
Global Marine & Fisheries Project Adviser - India
A highly experienced Marine Engineer with over 41 years of expertise in vessel operations, maintenance, and management across the Indian Navy, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, and the Fishery Survey of India. Holds a BE in Industrial Engineering, MBA in Shipping & Port Management, and Marine Engineering training from INS Shivaji, Lonavla. Served as Master Chief Engine Room Artificer–I (Submarine Service) in the Navy and later led technical and operational functions in civilian marine organizations. Skilled in ship refits, dry-docking, and quality assurance (ISO 9000), with a strong record in project supervision, marine resource surveys, and sustainability initiatives, including marine plastic pollution awareness and mitigation programs
Von Eric Tandoc DTM 🇨🇦
Global Academic Communications Adviser - Canada
Von Eric is a natural leader, influencer, and coach. In 2019/2020, he founded “Paper Planes” and initiated a book-drive of children’s and professional-level publications, which were donated to his alma mater. Combining a sense of responsibility with greatness and humour, Von is clear what his mission is: to provide exceptional, well-informed services that help people enhance their communication skills and live confident, self-expressed lives. He is also an experienced Club Growth Director, District 99 Toastmasters - Executive Board Member.
Ms.Tatiana Popa 🇲🇩
Global Faculty Training Adviser, Moldova
She holds 18 years of teaching experience. She is currently serving as a Deputy Academic Director, in Heritage International School. She is specialized in NPQSL and as a Climate Action Educator. She is a national teacher trainer at eTwinning Moldova. Holds M.A in English Philology and a trained Cambridge Global Perspectives teacher. Ms Tatiana Topa achieved Top20 Edruptor of 2023, Global Perspectives teacher, Global Teacher Award 2021, eTwinning European Prize 2018 for “Heritage Matters” project.
Dr G. Surya Prakash, PhD 🇮🇳
Specialist in Sustainable Technology
An accomplished Embedded Systems Researcher, Technology Entrepreneur, and Innovation Leader with over 9 years of experience. He is the Executive Board Member of KITSCART INNOVATIONS, HR at SSE Protech, and an Executive Board Member of the GOAEC Foundation. Recognized with the prestigious Seva Ratna Award (2026) and a JNTU PG Gold Medal, his research portfolio spans 5 patents and over 40 publications. Dr Surya Prakash specializes in developing impactful, sustainable technologies across AI, IoT, marine electronics, renewable energy, and smart agriculture.
M. Lathesh Varma 🇮🇳
Specilaist in Process Optimization
M. Lathesh Varma is an accomplished Healthcare Operations and HR Professional with over two decades of leadership experience. He currently serves as the Executive Director of KITSCART INNOVATIONS, HR Lead at SSE Protech, and an Executive Board Member of the GOAEC Foundation. An MBA in Healthcare Management and a CPC-certified expert, his career includes leadership roles at Omega Healthcare and Q2 RCM. He specializes in medical coding, quality assurance, talent management, and strategic process optimization
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