Staff

Kalakantha (Carl Woodham) is the Krishna House chaplain and manager. He enjoys working with invigorating young people and is grateful for his friendship with UF administrators and fellow student spiritual leaders in the campus ministry cooperative. He is the author of three books, including A God Who Dances: Krishna For You, and has three grandchildren. He has been practicing bhakti yoga for 40 years. He and his wife, Jitamitra, a bhakti yoga practitioner since 1971, will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this year.

Bada Hari oversees temple maintenance and renovations. He is meticulous about keeping the Krishna Lunch dishes and utilities thoroughly sanitized. He enjoys being in the association of those who have dedicated their lives to serving God. He also likes humor, videography and sound production.

Tulasi Rani is the Bhakti Academy Director and the coordinator for the women's dormitory. She considers her leadership position as a service to encourage others in their own spiritual growth- “I like that it's a very mature and simultaneously playful atmosphere that’s conducive for spiritual growth and for balancing our material and spiritual needs.” Having majored in Fine Arts with a focus on ceramics at Ohio University, she likes making jewelry, singing, dancing and getting people to smile. Tulasirani also enjoys studying spiritual philosophy and cooking.

Andy is the treasurer and a former student at Krishna House. He was recently discharged from the US Navy and before going to law school he is taking a year off for the sole purpose of connecting with devotees and focusing on chanting the holy names of God. He calls Krishna House his home. In his free time, he likes working out. After his time in the Navy, he drove across the country, camping, hiking and meeting new people. Although he has seen almost every country in SE Asia, he says that the craziest things he has seen are in the US. 

Jai Nitai Gauranga is the coordinator for the men's dormitory, as well as a yoga instructor on Thursday night at Krishna House. He enjoys the relationships he has at the Krishna House and on campus. He is also an accomplished martial artist, having practiced Judo, Tai Chi, and a Russian martial art called Systema.

Ali Krishna is the website manager for Krishna Lunch and the former Director of the Bhakti Academy at Krishna House. Now as a full-time UF grad student, she feels inspired to continue to participate, because, in her words, “Krishna Lunch makes UF the coolest campus in America!”