about
At Kula Applied Research Institute, we are grounded by three interconnected principles: belonging, regeneration, and resilience. Through conscious design and multidisciplinary research, we seek to embody these principles as we become a support system for all those in service of Earth.
Kiran Topiwala
Executive Director
Kiran is an artist, a designer of regeneration, and a seeker of the right way to be humans together on Earth. He spends his time meditating, making breakfast tacos, and taking photos.
Rohit Topiwala
Director of Finance
Rohit fully believes that the simplest things in life, like food and sharing it with those he loves, truly matter. He joins us on a journey to build a legacy of harmony with nature for future generations.
Ranjit Nair, Ph.D.
Director of Development
Ranjit is a global business expert, advisor, speaker, and educator. He is here to make sure we will never walk alone on our mission to regenerate communities and landscapes.
our team
Lamia Anwar Shama
Head of Labs
Lamia Anwar is a collector and weaver of bioregional stories. She is an incredible navigator of uncharted waters, keeping one eye on the land of today, and the other on the horizon of tomorrow.
Adrienne Hines
Head of Operations
Adrienne enjoys exploring walkable neighborhoods, writing about wellness, and designing postcards. She ensures Kula runs smoothly and stays true to our principles.
Sean Power
Applied Research
Sean is deeply committed to building a regenerative future that nurtures all life. Outside of his work, he finds joy in hiking, mountain biking, and cooking.