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DIR US Board


Founded in 2005 by Dr. Frederick Shaw, Developing Indigenous Resources (DIR) is a charitable, non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of California, and recognized by the US Treasury Department under 501(c)3. As such, it governance is overseen by an independent Board, members of which also fulfill the roles of Officers.

W. Frederick Shaw, DrPH
Ex-CEO and Founder
Doris Blas Hoby,
President DIR Swiss Board,
Member DIR US Board
Jim Gasperini
Webmaster & Secretary DIR Board
Shalini Sahai, MD
Chair DIR Board of Directors
Shilpa Jain
Member DIR Board
Ashima Gupta
Member DIR Board
Raakesh Blokhra
Member DIR Board