Dr. Harmesh Kumar (President & CEO)
Dr. Harmesh Kumar is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 42 years of experience in the field of mental health. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley, California, he is the Founder and President of South Asian Behavioral Health &Training Foundation (DBA Mind Body Wellness Center)— a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental wellness, emotional healing, and culturally responsive care for diverse communities.
Dr. Kumar served as a Psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from 2019 to 2024, working in the Acute Psychiatric Program (PIP). He continues to provide mental health consultation to various skilled nursing ,assisted living facilities and private businesses, helping to manage challenging behaviors among residents and staff and improve overall workplace wellness.
A compassionate community leader, Dr. Kumar has volunteered thousands of hours in public service and interfaith initiatives. He has served as Chair of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Concord, Executive Committee Member of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, and Trustee of the Ik Onkar Peace Foundation. He also founded the Annual Diversity Festival (Baisakhi) in Concord to foster cultural understanding and social harmony.
His outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Hind Rattan (Jewel of India) Award, a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate, and commendations from President Bill Clinton and several U.S. government bodies for his professional excellence and community service.
Dr. Kumar has a deep passion to serve humanity and believes in a bio-psycho-social and spiritual model that enables individuals to find real meaning in their work and to foster mutually respectful relationships within the work environment and the community. He has a passion to Serve Humanity !
Executive Director / Asst. Administrator
Dr. Rubina Gill, Ph.D., is an accomplished Agricultural Scientist, Professor, and Researcher with over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She holds a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences (Agronomy) and has got her certification in Administration for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly after passing the California State Exam. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director at St. Michael Assisted Living, where she blends her scientific expertise and leadership with compassion to ensure quality care and community enrichment.
Dr. Gill has received numerous national and international awards for her remarkable contributions to agricultural science and innovation. She has published more than 50 research articles in reputed international journals, authored 8 books, and has guided many Master’s and Doctoral students in their research, shaping the next generation of agricultural scientists and educators. She also serves as a reviewer for several national and international journals and is a board member of multiple international scientific societies, reflecting her global recognition and commitment to advancing agricultural science.
Driven by a deep passion to serve humanity, Dr. Gill believes in using knowledge and kindness to make the world a better place. Her life’s mission is rooted in service, compassion, and social responsibility, combining agricultural and food science with mental health disciplines to promote positive health and holistic well-being. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she integrates science and empathy to uplift communities, nurture sustainability, and improve the quality of life for all.
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With over 30 years as a registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and consultant, she bring expertise in clinical nutrition, chronic disease management, and diabetes education throughout Alameda County. She specialize in case management for individuals with diabetes and chronic health conditions, tailoring interventions for diverse populations, including developmentally disabled clients. Her work has involved leading public health curriculum development, creating developmentally appropriate materials, and training staff on diabetes management essentials like lifestyle changes and blood sugar testing. Her background includes extensive experience in nutritional care planning, dietary assessments, and therapeutic diet implementation in elder care facilities. As a consultant for regional centers and elderly care facilities, she support care coordination with hospitals and families, guiding placement and providing counseling to clients and families. In her roles, she has managed large teams, prepared public presentations on health and nutrition, and advocated for nutritional wellness across various healthcare settings. Multilingual in Hindi, Punjabi, I’m dedicated to enhancing accessible nutrition and wellness education for underserved communities.
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Being an inquisitive learner and student, he has experience of subjects like accounting, business, management, politics and civil laws. After completing his M. Phil in political Sciences from Panjab university Chandigarh migrated to USA ,35 years ago. For him, business is nothing but using common sense and applying the principle of greater good of greater number of stakeholders. After coming to the great land of the USA, he managed a few retail stores and involved himself in various other ventures, mainly real estate investments, development and management. For public service, he involved himself in associations working for promoting the interests of small format business owners, both at local and national levels, besides being a member of board of other local social organizations. Being the leader of the business owner’s association, my role involved staying in touch with various stakeholders, knowing the problems and finding solutions, which were mutually beneficial to all. And I was successful, working as a team, in resolving various intricate issues which were being faced by our membership. Together, we can do it, is the key mantra. Currently, I am mainly involved in the mission of helping others in the fields of education, jobs, business, housing and social justice, empowerment, self-sufficiency and self-dependency. I seek blessings of the Almighty in my endeavors.
