Founding team

Srini Chintala

Mr. Srini Chintala, passionate about helping the less fortunate, was born in India and moved to the USA in 1997. He earned his M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, IL. 


The Siri Foundation began from a simple idea: you don't need to be rich to make a difference. In July 2010, after spending a day at a rural school, Srini reached a pivotal moment, committing himself to "just do his part"  in improving the lives of underprivileged children. 


He believes that with equal access to resources, every child can reach their full potential. Srini relates deeply to this cause, having faced similar challenges growing up in rural India.


L.V.N. Rao

Lekkala Venkata Narayana Rao (L.V. Rao), a science teacher at a government rural school, obtained his bachelor’s degree from A.M.A.L College, Anakapalli. He has significantly revitalized the Vechalam village school and has been an inspiring figure, encouraging numerous colleagues, students, and villagers to actively participate in community service. Mr. L.V. Rao holds key roles as the chief functionary, co-founder, and treasurer.


His spouse, Mrs. Damayanthi, is also an educator and shares a deep passion for helping others.

Mr. Babu Rao Sureddi

Mr. Babu Rao Sureddi serves as the Chief of Operations and Development Director, contributing as a full-time trust member since June 2014.


He's a science teacher at a government high school and a graduate of A.M.A.L College, Anakapalli. Mr. Sureddi played a crucial role in setting up a libraries, science labs, and smart classes at multiple rural schools.


Beyond his educational role, Mr. Babu Rao actively participates as a key member of the Organ Donation Society. He seizes every opportunity to assist others, extending support through medical aid, providing educational assistance to underprivileged students, offering mentorship, organizing organ donation events, and spearheading clean and green initiatives.

Advisory Team

Dr.Lakshmi Chintala

Dr. Lakshmi Chintala serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She earned her medical degree (M.B.B.S) from Andhra University in Vishakhapatnam and completed Fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Kansas.


Dr.Lakshmi Chintala, Srini Chintala's spouse, has been an integral part of steering the Siri Foundation at every turn. Hailing from a rural village herself, she intimately understands and empathizes with the cause, infusing it with her deep-rooted passion and commitment.

Pat Malay

Pathanjali (Pat) Malay, joined the Siri Foundation family when he learned about the purpose of the foundation, “Education and access to a library for those kids in need, in a remote villages”.  Pathanjali, who credits his parents for his education and deep rooted social values, was thrilled at the opportunity and jumped at the chance to help. He holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering and has been working in the software industry for over 20 years. He hopes his experience and passion can make a tangible impact on the lives of the underprivileged.

Vishnu Polagani

Mr.Vishnu is a proud father of two and very passionate about making a world a better place for upcoming generations. He strongly believes in value of education in uplifting a person and his/her near and dear. Losing his father at a young age, with the support from his family/friends continued his pursuit for higher education and earned a Master's in Info Systems @ Eastern Michigan University. He firmly believes in supporting every student who wants to make it big and is constrained with situations not in his/her hand. Vishnu is a founding donor of organizations such as "Sankara Eye Foundation" (www.giftofvision.org) which offers free eye surgeries to poor and is involved with an age care foundation called Sneha Sandhya(www.snehasandhya.org)