BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Abinash Achrekar, President, University of New Mexico Hospital
• Mikhayla Harrell, Creative Director, Menaul School
• John Edward, Voice of Reason, Edward Group
• Adam Greenwood, Idea Man, Esparza Advertising
• Shalini Shanker, Treasurer, Amy Biehl High School Foundation
• Alicia Marcell, Marketing Guru, UNM Foundation
• Monica Rinaldi, Vice-President, Progressive Insurance
  

OUR SPONSORS

Over the last six years, several of Albuquerque's businesses have banded together to support our organization.  Thank you for your generosity and dedication to our organization!

• Desert Fish
  
• Annapurna
• Nob Hill Bar and Grill
• Cupcakeology
• Imbibe
• Flying Star
• Corrales Pizza
• Chez D'or
• Artichoke Cafe
• Casa Rodena Winery
• Arte de la Mano
• Staples
• Costco
• Suncare
• La Montanita Coop
• The Grove
• Serenity Day Spa
• Ruby Shoesday
• Village Mercantile







OUR BEGINNINGS

Abinash and Shalini strive to serve the community in all aspects of their lives.  Abinash, after fininshing Pulblic Health at Yale and serving with the World Health Organization decided to become a physician.  That lead Abinash and Shalini to Albuquerque, NM.  Abinash now works for the University of New Mexico Hospital as a Cardiology Fellow.  Shalini, left behind her engineering career at Nissan to help teach inner city children.  Shalini taught math at Amy Biehl High School where she inspired young people daily to be life long learners, respect the place they live, and be thankful.  Now, Shalini is the Director of Advancement for Amy Biehl High School.  Before starting Rhythm for a Reason, Shalini had another non-profit organization called Warm a Heart that collected funds to help the most desperate of Detroit.