Mar 30, 2026

LPGM Staff Shares: What would you like to be known for in your community?

Every month, LPGM U.S. and India staff meet over Zoom to check in about Project Education India, LPGM's student sponsorship program at the Arcot Lutheran Church boarding homes in Tamil Nadu.
 
To kick off each meeting, LPGM U.S. and India staff members answer a question that helps them connect with the work and each other. 
 
During our February team meeting, the question was, “What would you like to be known for in your community - apart from your job?”
 

 

Keerthiga

"I want to be known for representing my community well and for my yoga practice and teaching skills."

-Keerthiga M., Sponsor Relations Coordinator (SRC) at Melpattambakkam Boarding Home

 

Bethany

"I would like to be known for being fun - someone who loves to celebrate, have good conversations, and make connections."

-Bethany Krepela, Development Director

 

Elangovan

"I want to be known for living a simple life and serving others wholeheartedly, especially students."

-Elangovan Mu See, India Program Manager

 

Victor

"I want to be known for my smile. I strive to be a man who is always smiling."

-Victor Prince, Sponsor Relations Coordinator (SRC) at ALC Boarding Homes in the Kalrayan Hills

 

Aswini

"I want to be known as a soft and kind woman."

-Aswini Subramani, Sponsor Relations Coordinator (SRC) at Siloam Boarding Home

 

Laura

"I want to be known as someone who can anticipate and meet needs and who is considerate and caring."

-Laura Feile, International Program Manager

 

Dan

"I love to bake bread, and I'd like to be known as a good baker."

-The Rev. Dan Ruth, Executive Director

 

Praveen

"From a young age, I have always loved seeing and identifying birds. I'd like to be known for my love of birds."

-Praveen Kumar, Sponsor Relations Coordinator (SRC) at Saron Boarding Home

 

Shannon

"I'd like to be known as an artist, activist, good friend."

-Shannon Mahedy, Communications Coordinator

 

John

"I'd like to be known as a friend who will show up for you anytime of the day. I'd also like to be known as a good cook who shares care through food."

-John Anthony, Finance and Office Administrator

 

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