Team

Blink Foundation Team

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Fr. Michel Amaladoss
Founder

After studies in languages, education, music, philosophy and theology, he did his PhD in the Catholic Institute of Paris on Sacramental Theology. He is the Director of the Institute of Dialogue with Cultures and Religions, Chennai. He has been a professor of theology at Vidyajyoti College of Theology in Delhi; a visiting professor in various theological institutes in Manila, Thailand, Paris, Bruxelles, Louvain, Berkeley, Washington DC and Cincinatti; the President of the International Association of Mission Studies; a consultant to two Pontifical Councils at the Vatican and to the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism of the World Council of Churches; and an assistant to the Superior General of the Society of Jesus. His special theological interests are Indian theology and spirituality, the dialogues between Gospel and culture and the religions.

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Arun Fernandez
Founder

 

As a student I was searching for a lot of answers for a lot of questions that I raised to myself on issues that were necessary but not given the due importance. I happened to learn that this quest was not only mine but everyone. Then, I understood that ‘Tolerance

Fr. Thisai Gerry
Director

 Rev. Fr. Thisai. Gerry M.A, MABJ, PhD is a Roman Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. A Christian song by Rev. Fr. Thisai Gerry and music orchestration by Nellai Jesuraj and produced by Rev. Frs. Agilan SDB and Adaikalarasa SDB. It has won the hearts of not just Tamils all over the world but also the Malayales and Telugus as they have made it as their own. May God be praised for his blessings and Grace.

Ami Vashi
Governing – Board Member

Ami Vashi’s life journey is woven with remarkable achievements, unparalleled grace, and a relentless commitment to positively impacting the world. Her story is a testament to resilience, versatility, and an unyielding spirit that transcends obstacles. From her early triumphs in the realm of beauty pageants to her global success in the world of fashion and modelling, Ami’s life has been a series of accomplishments fuelled by her unwavering dedication.

Ami garnered international attention for her presence and charm when she won the title of Miss India 2003 and was declared runner-up in Miss World 2003. However, there is more to her story than the glitz and glamour. Raised in the United States, she pursued a degree in finance from the prestigious University of Southern California. Ami’s academic pursuits exemplify her determination to excel in diverse fields, proving that her beauty is matched only by her intellect.

Behind the curtain of fame, Ami’s passion for cultural arts shines brightly. A practitioner of Bharata Natyam and Kathak, traditional Indian dance forms, she finds solace and expression through movement. This blend of modernity and tradition further complements her deep yoga involvement, reflecting her commitment to holistic well-being.

Her desire to give back to society led her to establish the JP ji Foundation, an embodiment of her father’s lifelong commitment to helping the underprivileged by feeding them. With a heart that beats for the marginalised, Ami’s journey is as much about transforming lives as it is about her achievements. 

Ami’s journey took a further unexpected turn when she discovered (albeit only in adulthood) that she had dyslexia. It took her back to her dark school days when she had trouble with schoolwork, where she had to rely on her mother and brother to finish her coursework. She also recollected instances during her childhood where Dyslexia was misunderstood as a psychological problem or an extension of other issues like Autism. Her experience ignited a fire within her to confront and dispel misconceptions about Dyslexia. This determination led her to become an advocate to break down barriers, foster understanding and seek to defy preconceived notions about Dyslexia. 

Ami Vashi’s affiliation with DLearners is a testament to her genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of students like her. Her excitement to be a part of this initiative, driven by a connection to rural areas and a commitment to reaching those often forgotten and ignored, underscores her authenticity and dedication. Her vision extends beyond personal recognition, and she aspires to bring quality education and awareness to underprivileged students with Dyslexia.

Academic Council

Rev. Fr. M A Joe Anthony
Academic Council

He is currently the Secretary and Advisor, Provincial Superior of Jesuits, Tamil Nadu. He is also the Editor of Jivan a Thamizh magazine. Graduated from the Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin U.S.A (Masters in Journalism), he penned a large number of books and magazines, both in Thamizh and English. Prior to this, he had also been part of many social activities, namely The New leader, Culture and communication and Springboard.

Prof. V Francis Adaikalam
Academic Council

He is a teaching faculty in the department of Social work, Loyola college, Chennai. He graduated in Social medicine and community health from Jawaharlal University, Delhi. With a special interest in Social work, he has been the President of Association of Social Workers, Loyola College, Counselor of Blood Bank and also Project officer for the Morning star social development, Chennai. He has won many notable awards and he has also undertaken many Research studies. As a witness to his interest towards social work, he has organized a number of programs, workshops and seminars.

Dr. R Santhosh
Academic Council

He is an Assistant Professor in Sociology under Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in IIT Madras. His areas of Interest are Sociology of Religion, Identity questions, Islam and Modernity, Development, Social movements. He pursued Ph. D. in Sociology from Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore and M.A. in Sociology from Bangalore University.

Dr. I Arul Aram
Academic Council

He headed the Dept. of Media Sciences in 2012-2014. He is formerly a Chief Sub-Editor with The Hindu newspaper. He had also served as the President of the Madras Press Club. He has been a resource person for UNESCO training programmes on Media. He had presented papers in several national and international conferences, and published 81 papers. He specializes in the areas of Environmental Science, science communication, and communicating climate change. He has done peace-building courses from Transcend Peace University, Romania, and Eastern Mennonite University, USA. He was a post-doctoral fellow of the London School of Economics. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Environmental Research. He now teaches Environmental Science and Climate Change in Anna University.

P.K. Abdul Rahiman
Academic Council

P.K. Abdul Rahiman is an Assistant Professor and Head of the JBAS Centre for Islamic Studies, University of Madras. He has been the Academic Coordinator of the University Centre for International Relations (UCIR), University of Madras for more than three years. Further, he has coordinated the Dialogue on Higher Education Strategies (DIES) Project with the Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany. He is as a Higher Education Expert in the DIES-Training Course on “Management of Internationalization of Higher Education”, aimed at supporting higher education management in developing countries, jointly organized by the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD), German Rectors Conference (HRK) and the Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH), Germany.
Prof. Rahman is a Member of the Board of Studies of the School of Philosophy and Religious Thought, University of Madras, and of the School of Islamic Studies, B.S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur. He is also a Member of the Academic Council, University of Madras, and the Governing Council of the Institute of Dialogue with Cultures and Religions (IDCR), Loyola College, Chennai.
Prior to his appointment at the University of Madras, Mr. Rahman headed the research project of the International Centre for Research on Women, Washington DC, on Men, Masculinities and Domestic Violence at the NAZ Foundation (India) Trust, New Delhi. He had his M.Phil degree in West Asian Studies at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He completed his BA and MA from the Centre for African and Asian Languages, School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, JNU.

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Barnabus Tiburtius
Academic Council

After 36 years of working in the field of Control Technology, from being a Design Engineer to heading a multinational company in Asia-Pacific, in 2002, he started a second career in writing and Social Entrepreneurship. He is currently the Managing Trustee of AMITA FOUNDATION, a public charitable Trust for education of socially challenged children and Chairman of CREA Children’s Academy, a school dedicated to value based education of children from KG – XII standard in Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, India.Throughout his life, he is involved in multi-discipline learning and his field of enquiry covers Science, Technology, Management, Psychology, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality.

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Dr. Vincent Sekhar SJ
Academic Council

Vincent Sekhar is a Jesuit priest from India. His doctoral thesis was on Dharma in Early Brahmanic, Buddhist and Jain traditions. He is a rare Christian and a Jesuit priest to have done doctoral studies in Jain religion and philosophy and, on account of that, he has initiated Jain-Christian dialogue in the Indian Catholic tradition. He holds Master’s degrees in Sanskrit from Madras University and Contextual Theology from Vidyajyoti College of Theology, Delhi. He did post-doctoral researches on Religion and Politics in Secular India and Religious Texts on Ecology as Visiting Fellow at Woodstock Theological Center, Georgetown University, Washington DC. He taught in Fordham University, New York, and lectured in Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, Georgetown University, Washington DC and in the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, Seattle University, Seattle. At present, he is the Executive Director & Dean of Research in the Institute of Dialogue with Cultures and Religions (IDCR), Loyola College, Chennai, a Ph.D. Research Institute on Comparative Religion and Culture, affiliated to the University of Madras.

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