Our Team – Arise Villages

Meet Our Team

Our passionate team is committed to enriching cultural exchanges.

Ashalata Prasad

Arise Villages Founder

Ashalata provides oversight and leadership for all the programs working closely with each member of the Arise Villages team.

Ashok Datta

Business Coordinator

Ashok focuses on the operational and financial realms of AriseVillages

Heidi Valle Gallefoss

Regional Consultant

Heidi serves as liaison from Norway fostering Arise Villages’ partnerships, providing guidance

Torunn Reistad Skurtveit

Regional Director

Torunn oversees strategic planning, manages operations, and ensures alignment with the organization’s mission while building strong relationships globally from her office in Norway.