Sumith Madasu

• Temporarily relocated to India for six months due to immigration-related circumstances and used the time to lead a community-based agricultural initiative
• Motivated by witnessing the long-term hardships faced by my grandfather, a farmer, and other local farmers affected by climate change and declining crop yields
• Partnered with the local Gram Panchayat to organize the cleanup and restoration of approximately 24 acres of unused agricultural land for cultivation
• Helped raise approximately ₹2,00,000 INR, which is being directed toward farming equipment, land preparation, and essential agricultural inputs in 6 months
• Encouraged and inspired local families to re-engage with agriculture as a sustainable livelihood, helping rebuild interest in farming within the community
• Continue to support the initiative remotely by advising on challenges via email, sharing modern farming ideas, and developing fundraising strategies in collaboration with local community members, inspiring more families to choose Agriculture as a way of living.
• Currently contributing to efforts to prepare a community petition seeking agricultural support and funding from the Telangana state government, aimed at improving long-term sustainability

~1,400 volunteer hours (300–400 focused on major fundraising & events)

• Serve as a core daily volunteer supporting temple operations and assume leadership responsibilities during large-scale events
• Lead Volunteer Service Management, overseeing volunteer assignments, crowd flow, safety coordination, and on-site logistics during seven major annual events, each hosting approximately 8,000+ attendees
• Support event planning, logistics, décor designing online with AI tools, and large-scale backdrop setup; assist in food preparation and distribution for high-volume community gatherings
• Led a 50-volunteer team during a flagship fundraising gala that raised $2+ million in one evening (2024) toward temple construction
• Played a major leadership and backend coordination role in a 2025 fundraiser raising $1.8 million in a single night
• Helped recruit, onboard, and organize 200+ volunteers, significantly strengthening the temple’s operational capacity during peak events

~600 volunteer hours

• Serve on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, senior digital education, community service, and environmental initiatives
• Led and coordinated multi-community service projects addressing social, educational, and environmental needs
• Led PPE and K-95 mask donation initiatives supporting community and frontline needs
• Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and achieve organizational goals.
• Took primary leadership of Senior Digital Empowerment Programs, dedicating 50+ hours to lead a 25-member volunteer team delivering hands-on technology workshops
• Hosted four webinars (100+ senior participants each) introducing smartphones, online tools, and emerging technologies including AI
• Spearheaded an environmental initiative in partnership with The Greening of Detroit, leading a tree-planting project to promote sustainability
• Led a team of 10 volunteers to develop and publish organizational newsletters to support nonprofit growth and communication

• Advertised the Program in India Day 2025 to gain reach
• Guest speaker for public speaking and communication skills sessions
• Mentored students and supported instructional workshops
• Helped host and coordinate speaking competitions and events
• Organized and delivered webinars for partner nonprofits to support outreach and promotion
• Contributed to the growth of the organization from a small passion project to a larger, structured program