Our Team

The Devotees Behind the Service

Meet the Dedicated Leaders of the NA RGB

The North American Regional Governing Body (NA RGB) is fortunate to have a team of passionate and experienced devotees guiding its mission. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with the individuals who make up the NA RGB. Each member brings a unique set of skills and devotional experiences to the table, fostering a collaborative and dynamic leadership force. Explore the profiles below to learn more about their backgrounds and how they contribute to supporting and strengthening ISKCON communities across North America.

GBC Members

Zone 1 - North

Indresh Gaura Dasa (Bhakti Marga Swami)

GBC Member (Zone 1 - North)

Global Duty Officer – Govinda’s, Board member at ISKCON Toronto, Collections for TOVP, Voluntary Co-Manager of Govinda’s, Shastra Daan Book Placements for Sankirtan Team, Chair of the Building Improvement Committee at the Toronto Temple

Zone 2 - North-East

Anuttama Dasa

GBC Member (Zone 2 - North-East)

GBC for the North-East Zone – Global Director of Communications. He serves on various religious freedom boards and co-founded the Vaishnava-Christian and Vaishnava-Muslim Dialogues.

Zone 3 - South-East

Bir Krishna Goswami

GBC Member (Zone 3 - South-East)

GBC for the Southeastern United States, as well as Fiji, Serbia and Slovenia and member of the Devotee Care committee

Zone 4 - Midwest South

Malati Devi Dasi

GBC Emeritus (Zone 4 - Midwest South)

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

Zone 5 - West

Rupanuga Dasa

GBC Candidate Member (Zone 5 - West)

GBC Candidate for the Western Zone. President of GBC College for Leadership Development

Zonal Supervisors

Zone 1 - North

Vrnda Devi Dasi

Zonal Supervisors (Zone 1 - North)

Zonal Supervisor for Zone 1, the North.

Zone 2 - North-East

Jaya Krsna Dasa

Zonal Supervisors (Zone 2 - North-East)

Temple president of ISKCON New Vrindaban, Zonal supervisor: Chicago, Washington DC, Member of the NA RGB and Chair of the NA RGB EC.

Zone 3 - South-East

Ramiya Dasa

Zonal Supervisors (Zone 3 - South-East)

Zonal Supervisor for Florida

Zone 4 - Midwest South

Lal Gopal Dasa

Zonal Supervisors (Zone 4 - Midwest South)

Zonal Supervisor for Missouri, Wisconsin, Kansas & Arkansas

Zone 5 - West

Sandamini Devi Dasi

Zonal Supervisors (Zone 5 - West)

Temple President – Tucson, Arizona, Zonal Supervisor – Arizona, New Mexico, Denver & Honolulu

Temple Presidents

Zone 1 - North

Ambarisa Dasa

Temple President (Zone 1 - North)

ISKCON Halifax Temple President

Zone 2 - North-East

Dronacarya Dasa

Temple President (Zone 2 - North-East)

ISKCON Philadelphia Temple President

Zone 3 - South-East

Mukhya Devi Dasi

Temple President (Zone 3 - South-East)

ISKCON Alachua Temple President

Zone 4 - Midwest South

Saranga Thakur Dasa

Temple President (Zone 4 - Midwest South)

ISKCON Houston Temple President, Member of the NA RGB EC.

Zone 5 - West

Svavasa Dasa

Temple President (Zone 5 - West)

ISKCON Los Angeles Temple President

Ministry Representatives

Communications

Madana Gopala Dasa

Co-Ministry Respresentative (Communications)

Zonal Supervisor in Zone 2, Temple Director at ISKCON of New Jersey, Co-Director of ISKCON Communications North America

Communications

Kumari Kunti Devi Dasi

Co-Ministry Respresentative (Communications)

Kumari Kunti is a second-generation Hare Krishna devotee raised in Hawai’i who serves as ISKCON Communications North America Co-Director. Kumari is trained as a Non-Profit Organization Manager and Adjunct Professor, recently gaining her Doctorate in Global Management/Leadership. Kumari Kunti’s particular interest is in youth development.

Vaisnavi

Govind Priya Devi Dasi

Ministry Representative (Vaisnavi)

Vice-President GBC College for Leadership Development, Member of the GBC Strategic Planning Team, Vaishnavi Minister North America

Youth

Manorama Dasa

Ministry Representative (Youth)

Director of Youth Ministry. Member of the NA RGB EC

Executive Committee

Manorama Dasa

Chair of the Executive Committee

Saranga Thakur Dasa

1st Vice Chair of the Executive Committee

Govind Priya Devi Dasi

2nd Vice Chair of the Executive Committee

LEGAL

Loka Devi Dasi

Legal Counsel

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

Abhishek Dasa

Legal Counsel

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

Advisors

Kuladri Dasa

Advisor

Senior Advisor, Administrative Director of Bhaktivedanta Holding Corporation Inc., Legal Affairs Coordinator

Praharana Devi Dasi

Advisor

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

Administrative Support

Suniti Devi Dasi

Administrative Director

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

Raman Reti Dasi

Administrative Assistant

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

Ananga Sundari Devi Dasi

Secretary

A dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada and cherished member of our ISKCON community.

A Collaborative Leadership

The Structure of the NA RGB

The North American Regional Governing Body (NA RGB) functions with a well-defined structure to ensure effective leadership and representation. Its composition reflects a balance between experience and diverse perspectives. The governing body consists of GBC members residing within North America, along with spiritual leaders and devotees elected by regional constituencies. This combination fosters a deep understanding of ISKCON’s core values and the specific needs of North American communities. The NA RGB also benefits from the expertise of appointed committees that address specific areas like preaching, education, and temple development. This collaborative approach ensures that the NA RGB’s decisions are informed, comprehensive, and serve the best interests of ISKCON in North America.

The Executive Committee (EC) of the NA RGB is made of three members:

A Chairman
1st Vice-Chairman
2nd Vice-Chairman

+ a non-voting secretary

Their role includes:

Regular Meetings: convening regular meetings to discuss relevant current events and address questions
Initiative and Issue Resolution: taking the initiative on behalf of the NA RGB to resolve ongoing issues within a reasonable framework that does not necessitate the presence of the entire body
Reporting: reporting to the NA RGB on significant developments in current events
Exceptional Meetings: calling for exceptional meetings of the entire body when necessary
Agenda Preparation and Chairing: preparing the agenda for the two yearly meetings of the NA RGB and chairing these meetings

Current Projects

North American Centers

Helpful Resources

This website seeks to serve as a central hub for information about the NA RGB's activities and resources. We encourage you to explore the site and contact us if you have any questions.

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