The people behind Global Yuva

Five honorary advisors will guide Global Yuva with their experience. Their names and profiles will be announced here. Advisory board members serve voluntarily in an advisory role.

Dr. Shivakumar Basavanahally

Founder · Author · Speaker · Coach · Teacher · Independent Education Consultant · Business Consultant · Nonprofit Leader · Philanthropist

My story. My reason to teach.

From studying by a kerosene lamp in a small village to corporate leadership in America, education changed my life. I teach to help young people discover their strengths and turn learning into action. I am inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s message of character, strength and service.

Experience I bring

• PhD in Philosophy and International Peace
• 25 years of corporate experience, including Vice President in North American supply chain and logistics
• John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker (Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, since 2019)
• Manager Excellence Award, James Madison University
• Author of Nowhere to Somewhere, a memoir
• Nonprofit organization leader since 2014, including president of a Greenville, SC community nonprofit (2022–23)
• 13 years of youth activities, student engagement and leadership learning
• Teaching career and leadership sessions in high schools across Upstate South Carolina and North Carolina since 2018
• Independent Education Consultant
• Philanthropist

"To parents: give your children values, not just comfort. Comfort fades. Values stay."

Aadya Shivakumar

Co-Founder · Student Leader

Aadya is a student leader and co-founder of Global Yuva, passionate about helping young people build confidence, discover their strengths, and lead with purpose. With interests in science, public speaking, and community service, she brings a student’s perspective to shaping meaningful learning experiences for the next generation.