Indrani Nagenthiram of Scarborough, Ontario, always had a soft spot in her heart for elders in the community. Her heart was touched by the hardships that the elders encounter. She was determined to help the needy elders with her limited resources and tried to make this effort as a career as well. She had firsthand knowledge of understanding what difficulties one faces while looking after a parent. And, how being a working mother makes it still more difficult; frustrations one faces when they have to get personal leave from work to attend to a loved one’s well-being; how the unexpected delays at medical centers make good intentions turn into deeper frustrations, and sometimes even anger about the lack of facilities to deal with our beloved elders. Having experienced all of the above made Indrani realize the value of caregiving services.

She recognized the lack of elder care services in our communities and was determined to do something about it. After much struggle to fill this void in the community, and in order to help the most respected but vulnerable people in our society, she established her own seniors’ service to take care of elders in need. Thus, VILLA KARUNA Senior Care was born. Indrani gained valuable experience while working for the Canadian Institute for the Blind. Her total commitment to the job at hand plus her personal experiences had allowed her to understand the hardships people undergo while looking after a loved one in the family. The training programs and the combination of business and office knowledge she already has acquired was a great asset to her.

She was educated at St. Bridgette’s Convent, Colombo, in Sri Lanka. After her studies, she helped her father’s jewellery business. After some time, she became the personal secretary to the Director of Irrigation in Colombo. Three years later, she joined the Bank of Ceylon (York Street Branch) as a stenographer and served for 10 years until she came to Canada. After working 10 years for the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB), in April 2001, due to restructuring of that organization, Indrani's position was abolished and she had to look for a career change in her life. The uncertain future was a big challenge. Unwavering in her determination to do something worthwhile, and with the help of the employment insurance entrepreneur program, she diverted her attention to home care, something which was always very dear to her heart. After her layoff from CNIB, she studied at Seneca College to become a personal support worker. She later graduated as an entrepreneur from Centennial College. Indrani’s final goal was to establish a seniors’ home. With her determination, hard work, and God’s blessings, she has opened VILLA KARUNA Seniors home for the Sri Lankan Community.

As the president of Villa Karuna, She brings her experience, innovation, vision and a personal touch. She holds a Certified Property Management (CPM) designation. Certified Civil Engineer. A Registered Condominium Manager (RCM). She was trained in Fire Drills and all aspects of Fire Training. She brings over 35 years of experience in the field of Property Management. Knowledge of the Legislation governing the industry and in depth comprehension of building components. CEO of SJMG Group Inc., where we produce experience Contractors, Leasing Agents, Real Estate Agents, Building Maintenance, Staffing and other factors.

Sanjay Raveendran has been in the Accounting and Financial services Industry for more than 22 Years and exposed to various Industries such as Banking, Insurance, Hedge Funds, Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Air Line and Not for profit Organizations. He spent the first 10 years of Career with Ernst and young ,currently working as Vice President of Private Equity fund Administration.

Sarah Antony was conferred her medical degree at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and returned home to complete her Family Medicine Residency at McMaster University. She then finished an additional Enhanced Skills program in Low Risk Obstetrics with the University of Toronto in 2021. Since the completion of her formal training, she has continued to grow her experience in Family Medicine and provide comprehensive medical services from the care of newborns to the care of the elderly, in the communities she works in across the GTA.