Dr. Daisy Kuchinad’s family immigrated to the United States from Kerala, India in 1978 when she had just finished high school. Subsequently she completed her BS from Marquette University then an M.D from Southern Illinois University, completing her Residency in Internal Medicine from Northwestern University. Until his death ten years later, Dr. Kuchinad’s father spoke often of his dream to return some day to help the poor of his village. These hard-working people of Kerala live their lives simply, but when a health problem occurs the consequences are often devastating.
Founders
Dr. Kuchinad carried on his dream, returning many times after completing her medical degree to provide free health care. Each time the number of people waiting patiently for hours just for a brief consultation, free medications or financial help for medical care in the village grew larger. It became clear that much more medical help was needed than she could supply in a few weeks per year, and that so much more of the need could be met with modest financial and medical assistance from the United States. After careful consideration, Dr. Kuchinad began gathering a small group of dedicated individuals to form an initial board for a non-profit focused on assisting the neediest of Kurumbanadom and Kumaramkery, two villages in the state of Kerala in Southern India her parents came from) to lead dignified, healthy and productive lives.
Mrs. Sadhana Shenoy became a key player in fundraising and managing all the finances. She and her husband Sunil Shenoy then founded the Vatsala Shenoy Women’s Vocational Center.
The current board of 10 directors consists of business and medical professionals from all over the USA. 
