Directors

SHARIFIN GARDINER (England)
Chairman
Sharifin Gardiner worked as a Rural Development Consultant in Africa, Asia and the former Soviet Union with a special interest in micro credit. He has been involved in Susila Dharma work for over 30 years. During his term as chairman he hopes to oversee the expansion and strengthening the SDI network, foster connections with entrepreneurs, health professionals, and creative people of all disciplines and engage more young people in humanitarian service work. By tapping into a diverse pool of talent, SDI can combine professional excellence and sensitivity with a holistic approach to caring for fellow human beings in accordance with inner guidance.  

LAWRENCE FRYER (Germany)
Treasurer
Lawrence Fryer has a mathematical background and works in the fields of industrial organization and computer applications. He has been involved in Susila Dharma for the last ten years, as a partner for projects in India and as treasurer of Susila Dharma Germany. Lawrence hopes to make a positive contribution by helping SDI strengthen its material basis to realize greater support for the network.

LUSANA BLOND (USA)
Lusana Blond brings a background in organizational sociology and cultural anthropology to the board, along with her knowledge of international projects through her husband’s work with the World Bank. She is a former Susila Dharma USA Chair, and is a trustee of the L & D Blond Charitable Trust.

ARNAUD DELUNE (France)
Arnaud Delune graduated as an Aerospace Engineer. After 25 years in the industry, he is now lecturing in Energetics as well as advising in pneumatic handling of bulk materials. He is involved in higher technological education and very much interested in training and empowerment programs. His Susila Dharma activities are mainly focused on Africa, with the hope that it will be possible to find a harmonious and integrated way to foster the African people's efforts towards self-development as individuals and communities.

PALOMA DE LA VINA (Spain)
Paloma de la Viña began working with SDI in 1989 when Varindra Vittachi (World Subud Association) asked her to be the link between SDI, Subud International Cultural Association, and himself.
She has collaborated for many years with the "Padre Garralda Foundation" (Madrid) in funding accommodations for mothers in prison with small children. She continues as Susila Dharma coordinator in Spain. Her new role will consist in acting as the link between the SDI board and Susila Dharma projects in Latin America.

LAURA LESLEY (England)
Laura worked as a secretary before and after her marriage to Samuel Lesley.
In 1966 she was opened in Subud in Nantwich, Cheshire. She became a helper in the Worthing Group.  In 1987 she started a 4 year B.Ed. degree course and qualified as a teacher.  From 1991-1996 she taught in the Special Needs Dept. of a large rural comprehensive school. After retirement she became secretary to the Susila Dharma (Britain) Board and subsequently joined the Board as a Trustee.  Laura became Chair of SD(Britain) at the National Congress in August 2004.

MARDIJAH SIMPSON (Australia)
Mardijah Simpson served as Australia’s Subud Brotherhood International Foundation representative (the predecessor to SDI) encouraging local members to initiate social projects and support others in developing countries. She has worked in Sydney with Aboriginal people, migrants and refugees, youth, homeless and the aged. Now she is involved in cultural and environmental projects. Mardijah hopes to work closely with national Susila Dharma co-ordinators (and encourage more national committees in Asia to have Susila Dharma co-ordinators) to collaborate in developing even more effective information, sponsorship and support networks between members and projects.

OSANNA VAUGHN (Germany)
World Subud Association Chairlady
Speaking four languages, Osanna is an avid communicator and actively encourages humanitarian service activities and projects. She hopes to support SDI in helping people develop a personal expression of charity and caring.

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