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RAJ SINGH BADHESHA “I am honored to join Coacharya’s

Attorney appointed as Superior Board of Advisors and contribute to
its mission of empowering individu-
als and organizations to unlock their
Court’s judge in Fresno full potential. In today’s complex
and rapidly evolving world, effective
leadership and personal develop-
ment are more crucial than ever. I
look forward to collaborating with
the talented team at Coacharya to
drive positive change and foster a
culture of growth and innovation.”
Soni’s deep understanding of spiri-
tuality and its practical application in
leadership development will enrich
Coacharya’s coaching programs.
By incorporating spiritual principles such as self-awareness and compas-
sion into coaching practices, Coacharya aims to equip coaches and leaders
with the tools to navigate challenges with clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Varun Soni’s collaboration with prominent figures such as Deepak Chopra
underscores his commitment to integrating spiritual principles into personal
and professional development. This partnership highlights his dedication to
leveraging spiritual wisdom to promote holistic growth and well-being.
Pranav Ramanathan, CEO of Coacharya, emphasized the transformative
impact of Soni’s spiritual expertise on the organization’s coaching philosophy.
alifornia Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Raj “Varun Soni’s appointment marks a pivotal moment in Coacharya’s journey
Singh Badhesha to serve as Fresno County Superior Court’s newest towards integrating spirituality into coaching practices,” said Ramanathan.
Cjudge. He is currently serving as the Chief Assistant City Attorney in “His profound insights will enable us to empower coaches and leaders to culti-
Fresno. “Raj has been an instrumental part of my management team because vate a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and well-being, fostering sustain-
of his broad-based knowledge of various aspects of the law and his ability to able growth and positive impact.”
deal with sensitive situations with tact and poise,” said City Attorney Andrew
Janz. “When I was appointed City Attorney, he quickly became my closest advi- NIRAJ SHAH
sor and made my transition into this position seamless. Raj has all the qualities
researched, and diplomatic. While his broad legal experience and expertise is Neighborhood App names techie
one hopes to find in a judge; he is open-minded, thoughtful, deliberate, well
going to be a big loss to the City of Fresno, there is not a more fitting individual
to serve Fresno County and the State of California with honesty and integrity.” to its Board
“I would like to thank Governor Gavin Newsom for having confidence in
my ability to serve as a Fresno County Superior Court judge. After years of
dedicated service to the Fresno community, including invaluable experience
in the Fresno City Attorney’s Office and extensive volunteer work, I am hon-
ored to be appointed as a Fresno Superior Court Judge’” said Badhesha.
Since 2022, Badhesha has served as Chief Assistant in the Fresno City
Attorney’s Office. He has served in various other roles in the CAO since 2012.
He was an Associate at Baker Manock & Jensen from 2008 to 2012. Badhesha
earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of the
Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). He fills the vacancy created by
the retirement of Judge Jon N. Kapetan. Badhesha is the first Sikh appointee
in the State who observes the practice of adorning the Sikh headdress known
as the dastar or pagri.
DR VARUN SONI

Educator joins Coacharya’s extdoor Holdings, the well-known neighborhood app, has appointed

three additional members to its board of directors: Marissa Mayer,
Board of Advisors NFounder/CEO of Sunshine and former President and Chief Exec-
utive Officer of Yahoo!, Niraj Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chairman
r Varun Soni, has joined Coacharya to its esteemed Board of Advisors. and co-founder of Wayfair, and Robert Hohman, co-founder and chairman of
As an educator and thought leader in spirituality and ethics, Soni’s Glassdoor.
Dappointment signifies a significant step towards integrating spiritual “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Mayer, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Hohman to
principles into coaching practices. Soni is currently the Dean of Religious and Nextdoor’s board. Each of these executives has significant experience leading
Spiritual Life at the University of Southern California (USC). successful technology companies at scale,” said Nirav Tolia, Nextdoor Exec-
He brings a wealth of wisdom to Coacharya’s mission offering transfor- utive Chair and incoming CEO. “With proven product-centric operational
mative leadership. With a background in law and a Ph.D. in Religious Stud- expertise, we are thrilled that they have chosen to join Nextdoor’s board at
ies, Soni’s expertise encompasses a diverse range of disciplines, providing a this exciting time.”
unique perspective on personal and professional development. Mr. Shah is co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the
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