INDRALOKA SPEAKERS
Indra Lahiri, PhD
Founder | Storyteller | Coach | Speaker
Dr. Indra Lahiri is an organizational psychologist and is currently completing post-doctoral studies in Traumatic Stress with the Trauma Research Foundation. For decades, Indra worked with Fortune 50 companies to help them address challenges related to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, providing her with a unique perspective on how humans grow and change.
Indra has spoken to tens of thousands of people globally about topics like human-animal communication, ethical leadership, and compassion for all beings—be it as a keynote speaker, mentor, coach, consultant, or teacher. Her talks are founded on her years of sanctuary leadership experience.
Sarah Thornton
Director of Education
Sarah Thornton, Director of Education, presents to crowds of all sizes ranging in age from preschool 3-year-olds to senior citizens on advocacy topics, animal stories, and uplifting renderings of growth and healing. Presentations include Animal Stories of Resilience and Connection, Motivating the Next Generation of Advocates, Integrating Sanctuary Animal Stories into the Public School Classroom and Beyond, and Animals Are Teachers, Too! Sarah engages her crowd by integrating active and passive participation, educational application, and emotional connectivity in a creative and skillful way.
Robin Olson
Director of Development
Robin Olson, Director of Development is a skilled relationship builder and fundraiser, raising tens of millions of dollars for children’s and medical charities. She holds an Executive MBA from St. Joseph’s University, Bachelor’s degrees in English and Marketing from Saint Louis University. She has shared her expertise with other non-profit organizations and advocacy groups who are interested in advancing their missions through spreading their message to others in ways that are receptive and engaging. Her nearly 20 years in non-profit fundraising ranges from large, well-established, national organizations to very small, grassroots organizations who are just getting started. Her presentations focus on practical tips and real-world examples from her own experiences fundraising for Make-A-Wish and Junior Achievement.
Robin can speak to groups of any size or experience about:
- Major gift fundraising
- Event fundraising,
- Grant management
- Volunteer management and
- Corporate engagement
If you’d like to bring Indra, Sarah or Robin as a speaker to your next event, please email your information to info@indraloka.org with details about the event.
Once we receive your information, someone will be in touch with you to discuss your event and our availability.