Guiding the Journey: Board of Trustees at Radha Krishna Mandir & Cultural Centre
Welcome to the heart of our governance structure—the Board of Trustees at Radha Krishna Mandir & Cultural Centre. Comprising visionary leaders and dedicated community members, our Board of Trustees plays a pivotal role in steering the direction of our spiritual and cultural endeavours.
Connect with Our Trustees:
Would you like to connect with any of our Trustees or learn more about their vision for our community? Feel free to reach out. Join us on this incredible journey as we continue to grow spiritually, celebrate diverse cultures, and foster a sense of unity within our community. Meet our esteemed Trustees elected for 2023- 2026 and become a part of the transformative story at Radha Krishna Mandir & Cultural Centre.
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Mr. Hans Madan, Trustee
As a devoted Trustee, Hans Madan plays a pivotal role in the RKMCC, actively contributing to the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage within the Region of Waterloo. Beyond his trustee responsibilities, he is currently involved in the RKMCC’s new mandir project, sharing his expertise and contributing valuable insights to this project. Having lived in the Region of Waterloo since 1968, Hans retired from a successful career as the Director of Planning for the City of Cambridge in 2006. Alongside his professional achievements, he holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.
In addition to his trustee and project contributions, Hans has been actively engaged in community service. He served as a founding member and held crucial leadership roles as the former Vice President and President at the Cambridge Multicultural Centre during its formative years in the 1980s. His diverse contributions reflect a lifelong commitment to both professional excellence and community enrichment. Married to Kiran Madan, Hans is a proud parent to two grown children and a delighted grandparent to three.
Mr. Harideo T. Prashad, Trustee
Harideo has been a resident of the Region of Waterloo since 1972, actively contributing to the growth of the Hindu community. Throughout his 35-year career in the automotive industry, he served as a quality control professional before transitioning into retirement. Despite the demands of his professional life, Harideo has been a consistent presence at RKMCC since the 1980s supporting in many capacities. Harideo finds joy in the art of music, showcasing proficiency in playing musical instruments and participating in the rendition of kirtans and bhajans. In 2014, he was elected as the President at RKMCC, where he discharged his duties with the steadfast support of an exceptional team. Following his tenure as President, Harideo assumed the position of Trustee at RKMCC, a role he continues to uphold with dedication. Motivated by his unwavering devotion to Bhagwan and a profound commitment to his Hindu community, he derives satisfaction from contributing to the well-being and growth of RKMCC’s family.
Madan Dheer, Trustee, Tuesday Hanuman Satsang CoordinatorÂ
Meet Madan ji, a resident of the Region of Waterloo with a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in the field of education, Madan’s commitment to nurturing young minds led him to serve as both a teacher and administrator in Canada before retiring as the Principal of Languages School within the Waterloo Region District School Board.
Beyond his professional achievements, Madan ji has been an active and dedicated member of the Radha Krishna Mandir & Cultural Centre, contributing his time and experience to a variety of community and mandir initiatives. He has also been actively involved in supporting the development and successful completion of the new mandir building, helping advance the vision of providing the community with a dedicated space to fulfill its spiritual and cultural aspirations.
Effective July 2026, Madan ji is serving as a Trustee of the Radha Krishna Mandir & Cultural Centre. In addition to his responsibilities as Trustee, since 2024Â he continues to oversee our Summer Camp Program and Tuesday Hanuman Satsang, while supporting other mandir activities and community initiatives as needed.
Madan ji warmly encourages devotees and community members to participate in the mandir’s programs and activities. Those interested in getting involved with the Summer Camp Program or Tuesday Hanuman Chalisa Satsang may reach him directly at 519-498-1311
Mr. Ashok Gautam, Trustee
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Mr. Tribuwan (Tribu) Persaud, Trustee
Tribuwan (Tribu) Persaud has been involved with recycling plastics in North America since 1989, having diverted hundreds of millions of pounds of post-consumer and post-industrial flexible and rigid vinyl plastics from land fill, into products that fit easily into our day to day lives. He has spoken on sustainability and recycling at several plastics industry events; conferences and tutorials and was named one of Plastics News Rising stars in 2014. More recently Tribu was named as one of Canada’s top 50 Indo Canadians under 50 by the Indian High Commission in Canada and Maneesh Media group. In December 2024 he was named one of Plastics News Notable Names in Sustainability. Tribu has been in a leadership role at Norwich Plastics since January 2000 and is a Board Member/Secretary of the Vinyl Institute of Canada as well as Chair of the VIC’s Vin-finity Sustainability Steering Committee. He is also an active member of the Vinyl Sustainability Council’s V-cycle task force (Washington, DC), and Recycling Member of the Chemical Industry Association of Canada’s Plastics Division. Tribu is also a current member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, The Flexible Vinyl Alliance, and the Hamilton Club. In his personal time outside of work and volunteering, Tribu is an avid poet having composed hundreds
of poems including English Translations of seminal Vedic prayers as well as poems on Vedic philosophy.
Tribu is also a researcher and Freemason where he is a Past Master and current Trustee of Hugh Murray Lodge No 602 AF&AM in Hamilton, ON and is a 3rd Degree Master Mason assisting with fund raisers for the community, blood donor clinics, and community groups like the Radha Krishna Mandir and Cultural Center in Cambridge, ON – where Tribu also serves as a Trustee and was a former Director and Vice-President. Tribu is Married to Radha Persaud and they and their three children cherish practicing Vedic Indo-Caribbean Culture in Waterloo Region and proudly promote Dharma in their home and in their lives: believing most in service to our planet and humanity.
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Mrs. Radha Persaud, Director
Mrs. Radha Persaud serves as the Director of Youth Programming and is a passionate advocate for empowering the next generation through involvement, participation, teamwork, and leadership. She is dedicated to creating supportive spaces where young people can grow spiritually, explore their cultural roots, build confidence, and take an active role in mandir and community life.
Radha provides oversight across a wide range of youth programs and initiatives, including Bal Vihar, youth group activities, Summer Camp, Outreach, music and dance classes. Her approach is rooted in collaboration and teamwork. Rather than simply leading, she works closely with youth, volunteers, teachers, and families, encouraging young people to share their ideas and helping bring their creative visions to life. Her goal is to ensure that every program is engaging, meaningful, welcoming, and shaped by the voices of the youth themselves.
As a parent of three, Radha is especially inspired by seeing her own children actively involved in mandir life, whether participating in age-appropriate programs and youth groups or stepping forward as youth volunteers. This personal connection strengthens her passion for creating opportunities where all young people can discover their strengths, serve their community, develop leadership skills, and thrive. If you wish to connect with Radha, please email her at (rkmcc_dir5@radhakrishnamandir.ca).
