Our Mission

To deliver impactful, compassionate services that nurture mental well-being, personal growth, and holistic care — empowering individuals and communities to thrive, from Brain to Beat.

Our Vision

A world where health is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of awareness, connection, and care — where every individual lives with enhanced perception, rooted in mental well-being and social compassion.

OUR CREDO: FROM BRAIN TO BEAT

India Office

The Indo-American (AMN) Health and Research Foundation (Indo-American.Org – India Branch)

Story: From Brain to Beat — The Holistic Evolution

In a world where people often treated the mind and body as separate, one organization dared to bridge the gap — to heal both, together.

It began with a simple belief:
“If the brain is the rhythm, the body is the beat.”

The founders realized that true health doesn’t start from the body — it begins within the mind. Before every heartbeat, there’s a thought; before every step, there’s a feeling. And so, their first mission was clear — to heal the mind.

The organization began by focusing on Mental Health Awareness and Care — reaching out to people battling depression, anxiety, and emotional distress. Programs like counseling, therapy circles, and mental resilience workshops became their heartbeat. Their approach was empathetic, non-judgmental, and deeply human. They called it “From Brain…” — the beginning of holistic healing.

As time passed, they realized something profound — mental healing ignites the body’s will to thrive. The same individuals who once struggled to find peace began seeking strength, vitality, and purpose. That’s when the organization took its next step — expanding into Physical Health and Wellness, integrating medical care, fitness, nutrition, and preventive medicine.

This was the “…to Beat” phase — where mental harmony synchronized with physical rhythm.
Now, they weren’t just treating illness — they were cultivating wholeness.

Through this evolution, the organization created a new model of care — the Holistic Way — where mind, body, and spirit work in unison.

They called their journey “From Brain to Beat” —
a movement that redefined health not as the absence of disease,
but as the presence of balance.

Who We Are

The Indo-American (AMN) Health & Research Foundation (Indo-American.Org) is a registered non-profit organization under:

• Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, Corporate Identification Number (CIN): U88900MP2025NPL074566
• Tax Exempt: 12A & 80G Status.

We are committed to promoting holistic health, fostering peace, and igniting personal transformation through inclusive mental health services and global health collaborations.

Governance Structure

Indo-American (AMN) Health & Research Foundation

I. Executive Authority

President & Chairperson

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Governance

The President & Chairperson serves as the highest executive authority of the Foundation and is responsible for strategic leadership, governance oversight, and global representation of the organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and long-term institutional vision

• Exercises final authority on governance, policy formulation, and executive appointments

• Ensures adherence to the Foundation’s mission, ethics, and statutory obligations

• Represents the Foundation at national and international forums, diplomatic engagements, and global partnerships

Vice-Chairperson & Vice-President (Global Affairs)

International Strategy, Partnerships and Diplomacy

The Vice-Chairperson & Vice-President supports the President in advancing the Foundation’s international collaborations and global outreach.

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as the Foundation’s Global Liaison and International Relations Officer

• Facilitates strategic partnerships with international institutions, governments, and global organizations

• Oversees diplomatic protocol and delegate relations for international engagements

• Represents the President when authorized or in the President’s absence

Executive Director – India Office

Chief National Operating Authority

The Executive Director leads the operational management of the Foundation’s activities within India and ensures effective implementation of programs and initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Functions as the Chief Administrative Officer of the India Office

• Supervises national programs, institutional operations, and organizational administration

• Coordinates state and regional offices to ensure policy alignment and program delivery

• Reports directly to the President and the Board of Directors

II. Institutional Directorates

(India Office)

The Foundation operates through specialized directorates responsible for implementing strategic programs and institutional functions.

1. Directorate of Education, Training & Capacity Building (ETCBD)

This directorate leads the Foundation’s academic initiatives, professional development programs, and fellowship frameworks.

Leadership Structure

• Director – Education, Training & Capacity Building

• Deputy Director – ETCBD

• Associate Director – ETCBD

• Training & Capacity Development Officers (State / Regional Level)

• Administrative Coordinator – Education Office

Academic & Fellowship Council (AFC)

The Academic & Fellowship Council supervises academic recognition, fellowship accreditation, and scholarly evaluation.

Key Positions

• Chief Fellowship Controller (CFC)

• Fellowship Policy & Accreditation Officer

• Evaluation & Conferment Coordinator

• Associate Fellowship Controller

• Research & Abstract Review Officer

• Fellowship Records Officer

• Deputy Fellowship Controller

• Regional Fellowship Coordinator

• Documentation & Compliance Assistant

2. Directorate of Community Behavioural Outreach (CBO)

This directorate oversees community engagement, mental health programs, and behavioural health initiatives.

Leadership Structure

• Director – Community Behavioural Outreach

• Deputy Director – CBO

• Associate Director – CBO

• State Directors – CBO

• Regional Coordinators / District Program Officers

• Counselling & Support Officers

• Outreach & Awareness Volunteers

3. Directorate of Finance

Responsible for financial management, accountability, and institutional sustainability.

Leadership Structure

• Director – Finance

• Deputy Finance Officer

• Accounts & Budget Manager

• Procurement & Logistics Officer

• Administrative Assistant

4. Directorate of Compliance & Legal Affairs

Ensures legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance with national and international standards.

Leadership Structure

• Director – Compliance & Legal Affairs

• Legal Advisor / Counsel

• Compliance Verification Officer

• Audit & Documentation Analyst

• RTI & Grievance Redressal Officer

5. Directorate of Public Relations & Media Affairs

Responsible for communications strategy, public engagement, and institutional visibility.

Leadership Structure

• Director – Public Relations & Media Affairs

• Deputy Media Relations Officer

• Communications & Branding Manager

• Digital Content & Social Media Coordinator

• Press & Outreach Liaison

III. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the highest governing body of the Foundation, responsible for policy oversight, institutional governance, and strategic direction.

Composition

• President & Chairperson

• Vice-Chairperson & Vice-President (Global Affairs)

• Executive Director – India Office

• Director – Education, Training & Capacity Building

• Director – Community Behavioural Outreach

• Director – Finance

• Director – Compliance & Legal Affairs

• Director – Public Relations & Media Affairs

Key Functions of the Board

• Establishes strategic priorities and institutional policies

• Approves budgets, programs, and major organizational decisions

• Ensures financial integrity and regulatory compliance

• Supervises executive leadership and institutional governance

Advisory Board (Non-Voting)

The Advisory Board comprises distinguished experts from medicine, public health, law, research, diplomacy, and academia who provide strategic guidance and institutional expertise.

Advisory members support policy development and strategic planning but do not hold voting rights within the Board of Directors.

IV. Institutional Chain of Command

The operational command structure of the Foundation follows the hierarchy below:

Board of Directors
↓
President & Chairperson
↓
Vice-Chairperson & Vice-President (Global Affairs) /
Executive Director – India Office
↓
Directorates (Department Directors)
↓
Deputy / Associate Directors
↓
State & Regional Leadership
↓
Program Teams, Officers & Volunteers