Ladd Bogdonoff

Ladd is currently serving as the Devotional Coordinator at the Oakland Sai Center. He has been actively involved in the Sai organization over the past 24 years supporting various SSE and regional musical events. Recently, he taught at two Regional workshops - 'English Devotional Song Workshop' and 'Christmas Carol Workshop'.

Swapna Kulshi

Swapna has been a member of Pleasanton Sai Center for 15 years, 10 of which as an SSE Group I teacher. In her pastime she teaches bhajans to children in the center. She is very interested in singing and music and looks forward to the Regional SSE Devotional Singing Workshop.

Deanna Leitch

Deanna has been a member of Bethesda, Md. Center and the Sacramento Center since 1972 when she first went to visit Swami in Puttaparthi. She has served as the Center Service Coordinator, Vice President and is currently serving as the President of the Sacramento Sai Center. She has also been an SSE teacher (for 4,5 year olds) for the past 5 years. Deanna will work with the children on art projects and if time permits, engage them in yoga or stretching exercises.

Usha Padmanabhan

Usha is a member of Central San Jose Sai Center for the past 18 years. She serves as one of the coaches during the center's weekly practice sessions. For the past 25 years, Usha has also coached adults and children in bhajan leading.