The Management

Jack McInerney

Jack is the founder of HinduRenewal.Coin. His primary responsibility beyond corporate strategy has been the over structure of the Coin and its underlying asset base along with the world’s first 3 Layered DAO. Previously, he was a wireless protocol engineer with Lucent Technologies and the founder of InTimeTV, which produced Internet medical programing. Prior to that, he was a broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board to Trade for 17 years. During this time, he traded Eurodollars, S & P, and currencies and was elected Chairman of the Index, Debt and Energy Markets Division. Jack created the CBOT’s Dollar Index contract that was certified by the CFTC. His extracurricular activities have included serving on the national boards of the FBI Citizens Academy and the Korean War Veterans Museum. Jack is an adjunct in Math at Prairie State College. He holds a Masters in Information Systems (Magna Cum Laude) Roosevelt University and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Summa Cum Laude) Robert Morris University.

Paul Chawla Esq

Mr. Chawla is an attorney in the US and serves as Chief Legal Counsel to the entity. He has an extensive practice with startup ventures and cross border deal structuring throughout North America and Asia civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, transactional, and business law. He is well respected for his courtroom presence and strategy, tactical negotiation skills and aggressive litigation techniques. Mr. Chawla has tried numerous jury and bench trials, conducted hundreds of pre-trial conferences, and argued pre-trial motions in addition to participating in various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Mr. Chawla holds a JD from Washington University (St. Louis), BS Criminal Justice, University of Illinois (Chicago), and is a graduate of the Latin School (Chicago). He speaks Punjabi and English.

Dr. Tariq Cheema

Founder, Muslim Funders. Dr. Cheema, philanthropist, is the founder of the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists and the Global Donors Forum. Since his career switch from surgery to philanthropy in 1997, Dr. Cheema has had a diverse career as a senior executive, advisor, and a non-executive director, in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. He has put his mark on a number of social initiatives, managed medium to large grant programs, and worked closely with world leaders, grantmaking foundations, and businesses to design strategic giving and investing models.

Recently, Dr. Cheema’s efforts towards institutionalizing Muslim Philanthropy worldwide have earned international acclaim. Dr. Cheema ranks amongst the 500 Most Influential Muslims impacting the world today. Dr. Cheema received his MD from Istanbul University. He also speaks six languages.

Dr. Mohammad Toor MD

Cardiologist and is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital in the Chicago Area among other hospitals in the region. He received his medical degree from Nishtar Medical College and has been in practice for over 35 years. Dr. Toor did his residency at the University of New Jersey Hospital (Newark) – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He has also served in the US Army as a medical doctor rising to the rank of Colonel. Dr. Toor has been an Angel investor throughout his career focusing on emerging technologies. He presently sits on numerous start up and charity boards. He has been a Director of East West University for 20 years.

Aamir Chalisa, MBA, MDRT, LUTCF

Mr. Chalisa is General Manager at Futurity First Insurance Group (FFIG) and a seasoned leader with 32 years of experience, Aamir Chalisa’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to promoting diversity and community engagement is evident through his active involvement with diverse communities and volunteer work. He is a published author: Leadership Beyond Borders. GAMA Global: Advisory Council Chairman focusing on member development and international markets.

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale MBA, Finance and Marketing1985 – 1989. Languages, English, Urdu, and Gujrati

Afy Hassan, PhD

Dr. Hassan is a senior executive in the International Threat Detection industry where he does Forensics and Predictive modeling. His primary focus is in health, education, entertainment, and faith based institutions. Prior to that he was a senior level executive with Tellabs Communications in their Systems Global Deployment division where he managed large telecommunications installations in over a dozen counties throughout Asia, the Mideast, and the Americas. Prior to that he worked at Raytheon Data Systems. He attended Purdue University and Northeastern University in Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Atlanta with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, and a PhD in International Business. He also holds numerous certificates in Project Management.

When Dr. Hassan is not at work, he is an avid golfer and runs Basketball and Baseball camps. He fluently speaks English, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and some Chinese.

Tania Jade Roul

Ms. Roul is the Co-Founder / CTO of Guerl Corp where she is building supply chain solutions for brands to combat counterfeit products by leveraging Blockchain & AI. She has been an early adopter in the Crypto industry, which includes trading and mining, since the age of 12. Her Bitfinex Crypto Trading Rank was 1 in 2019. Prior to that she was the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at WTM Capital (a crypto quant hedge fund) and prior to that she was the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Griin Agriculture in Seoul, South Korea where she specialized in Sustainable Agriculture, Aquaponics, and Nanotechnology. In her academic career she studied genetic engineering, organic/inorganic chemistry, advanced mathematics, neuroscience, and international studies. She received her BBA in International Marketing from Yonsei University and a BS in Biological Sciences from Lynn University (FL) with a concentration in Genetic Engineering. She is a Python programmer and speaks Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujrati, Korean and English.

Amaar Baig

Mr. Baig is a finance professional. As a Capital Markets Analyst at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Amaar managed multifamily and mixed-use investment sales, where he directed transactions from market research and financial modeling through negotiation and closing. As Senior Consultant in Controllership and Profitability Analytics while at Deloitte & Touche, Amaar guided clients through strategic assessments, reporting enhancements, and M&A diligence for government contracts. Prior to his tenure at D&T he served as an Economist at the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) at the Chicago branch where he conducted economic research into Pension Funding.

Mr. Baig is a licensed Real Estate Broker. He completed the Adventis Financial Modeling Bootcamp and NCMA Federal Contracts Course. He graduated Summa Cum Laude: DePaul University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accountancy. He speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu.

Raj Kapoor

Raj is the Founder of India Blockchain Alliance, the largest Indian emerging technology tech think tank and an Advisory Board Member at over 40 blockchain companies including, Floyx, Spherium, XxTripz He is a global, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency & FinTech Educator, Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP), Blockchain Solution Architect, and friend of disruptive ideas, Chairman for Organization of Blockchain Technology Users (OBTU). He is also the Asia Lead, Technology & Innovation at Blockspace Technologies Ltd.

Raj has helped organize India’s biggest Blockchain and Cryptocurrency events across major cities. Raj has also spoken at several international seminars and conferences in Boston, LA, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Durban, Nicosia and Vienna, Dubai and Singapore, India, UK, USA, Africa, Malaysia and Canada and is also a TedX speaker. Besides blockchain, Raj is skilled in AI, Robotics, Cyber Security. IoT, and Cloud Computing. He has spoken in over 140 international and national events.

Raj is also a regular contributor to several publications including Economic Times, Fortune, Mint, NDTV Profit, Daily Tribune, Business Standard and more. Raj has designed and worked on 4 Blockchains, 5 Centralized Exchanges, 3 Swaps and 3 DEX’s. Raj has authored 20+ courses in blockchain, fintech, DeFi, NFT’s, Metaverse and more. Implemented by NASSCOM, NSDC, CII, UnAcademy and multiple other EdTech platforms in India and overseas.

Ibrahim Nasar

Mr. Nasar is a graduate of Temple University, PA. He presently works with NAIT, North American Investment Trust, which is one the largest investment firms in the US. He also works with Halal Certification groups throughout the Midwest. He is in the last year of Law School.

Saad Ahmad

Mr. Ahmed has held several positions of increasing responsibility in the IT industry and has been a speaker at international Crypto symposia. His major consulting projects were with Decrypted Solutions, Systems LTD, Kollaage Concepts, and Link Creative Agency in Lahore. His international consulting was in the UK at the Oxford Creative Hub and in the USA at Simple Logic LLC.

Mr. Ahmed is a Certified PMP along with 19 different Google certifications. His BS degree is in Software Engineering from Punjab College of Science. When not studying in crypto markets he enjoys Programming, Robotics, Cricket, Football, E-Gaming, and Literature.

Mazhar Toor

Mazhar is an organizational and corporate Liaison experienced in Event Production, Team Training, Technical Writing, and Brand Advocacy. His primary focus in the past decade has been in the auto industry. Mr. Toor is an exemplary communicator. He has worked as a Product Specialist on production launches for the Toyota Mirai, Honda Clarity, Audi eTron, BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Lexus RX, KIA Sol EV, and Jaguar XF.

Mazhar has been recognized in his event work at The Super Bowl, Concours d’Elegance, Indianapolis 500 Auto Race, U.S. Tennis Open, Art Basel, SXSW, Lollapalooza Music Concerts, Hangout, NAIAS, as well as dozens of Auto Shows, concerts, and special events across 32 US States. Mazhar has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and speaks four languages: English, Spanish, Hindi and Urdu.

Tiger (Ahmed) Shahid

Mr. Shahid is a leader in the Payments industry where he specializes in the automation the delivery payments and simplifying the payment processes for Accounts Payable organizations – whether payment is made by check, ACH, virtual card, or foreign exchange. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and English. Mr. Shahid holds a BBA in Business from Forman Christian College and he also studied at University of Toledo, Ohio. His volunteer work includes Meal on Wheels.

Essa Abdool-Karim Esq.

Essa’s primary duties at Renno & Co are working with startups and growth stage companies in blockchain/web3, fintech, and crypto exchanges. He also does entertainment law in the sports industry with Olympic and professional athletes, National Sporting Organizations, Grammy award winning artists, and music producers regarding intellectual property matters. He has also developed radio, television, and podcasts.

Prior he worked with a compliance team for a leading international securities broker dealer where he developed KYC protocols and reported AML flags. Prior to that he was a strategic advisor at the Haltech Regional Innovation Centre in Burlington, Ontario, Canada where he advised start-ups on how to strategically position their business. He received his Law Degree from University of Ottawa, Doctor of Law (JD), and his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law and Society from York University Canada.

Lance J Welter

A Certified Nonprofit Consultant, Lance brings over 30 years of international entrepreneurial leadership in for-profit and nonprofit businesses Chief Operating Officer for a custom software business enterprise, Chief Marketing Officer for mobile test delivery platform (IPO) and as an Executive Director for a major 501(c)3 charity.

Lance has been a frequent speaker at various professional associations including; Association Forum of Chicagoland, Certification Network Group, [CNG], Agile Project Learning Network, [APLN], the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards. Lance has a Master of Arts in Communication. He is currently a member of ATMAE’s – Associations of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering – Accreditation Board and was recently inducted into Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) the Leading International Honor Society for Technology.

Dr. Vassilios Damiras

Dr Damiras is an International Relations, U.S. counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and defense expert. He has worked on National Security issues, the Middle East, Balkan politics, and European economic, and military history. Specifically, his professional practice has focused on foreign policy, international economy, security, law, cybersecurity, and cyber deterrence issues in countries such as India, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Turkey, Pakistan, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Britain, France, Germany, China, Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Central and Latin America, and others.

Dr. Damiras has a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Findlay and an M.A. in Political Science, focusing on International Relations and Comparative Politics from Illinois State University. Furthermore, he has an M.A. in European and Middle Eastern History from Loyola University, Chicago. He has done doctoral studies in European, Balkan History, and International Relations at Loyola University Chicago. He has received numerous awards from multiple American and European institutions. Dr. Damiras is multilingual and fluent in Greek, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Ancient Greek, and Latin.

Steve Tomaszewski

He was an early pioneer streaming digital content with InTimeTV. He created and hosted the Soldiers Family Program along with many others. He was an early innovator by being the first InTimeTV host to cover live events from arenas. Steve also has innovated shows through multiple streaming to various venues. All three of Steve’s son’s have served in the US Air Force. Steve presently is an expert in large commercial solar projects.

Sherwin Rosenfelt

Sherwin is the owner and operator of a successful computer consulting business in the Chicago area founded in 1980. He has seen many changes in the computer industry, from large main frame computer to Laptops, to IE phones. Early in the history of crypto currency he was one of the Blockchain Nodes for Bitcoin. Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Degree from Western Illinois University. Began Studying Metaphysics in 2006 and currently is the Director of the Bolingbrook Branch of the School of Metaphysics in Bolingbrook IL. He serves on the Board of Directors for the School of Metaphysics, which is a 501c3 not for profit educational organization established in 1973.

Joseph Shun Ravago Esq.

Mr. Ravago is a principle in the NFT-Metaverse at UMint. He is deeply versed in the crypto market. He is a licensed attorney and passed the Certified Public Accountant exam. In 1997, he started working for Arthur Andersen LLP focusing on International Tax and Mergers & Acquisitions. He graduated Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, majoring in Accounting and Finance, with minors in Spanish and Economics. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He advises health care companies on management, financial and compliance issues and serves as their outsourced CFO.

Ginnette Harvey

Ms. Harvey is the co-founder of BlocHaus, a global leader in blockchain recruitment. With over 15 years of highly specialized recruitment experience, she also founded Harper and Gray, a company that supports organizations to recruit for business-critical specialist and leadership roles. Ginnette helped to grow US operations from $0 to $280 million across 8 offices and 4 specialist brands. Her technology team specialized in the recruitment of software developers and engineers, project managers and business analysts.

Ginnette is an accredited executive coach and a member of the Women in Leadership Council. She was recognized as a Top 100 influential Staffing Leader by SIA, a Top 50 DEI influencer, a Woman of the Year Stevie by American Business Awards, and a Best North American Sales Director by WISA. Her organizations are WBE and MBE certified. She received her HR Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Additionally, she has a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) iPEC Coaching and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).

Swarupa Vallabhaurapu

Ms. Vallabhaurapu has distinguished herself in multiple global organizations in project management, which include United Airlines, Volkswagen of America, NAVTEQ, a national security agency. She brings over a decade of experience in project management were she lead technical support in managing remote teams across large global organizations. In this pursuit she commonly deployed tools including MS Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SQL, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, IBM Rational Tool Suite (Clearquest), UNIX, and various proprietary document management, requirement management, tracking tools, HPPP and SharePoint, along with Financial System (WPT- Clarity); Project Controls tools (AssetSuite8); Database queries, reporting, etc. (Access); Passport, Oracle’s Primavera P6.

She received both her Masters and Bachelor’s from DePaul University. Her BS degree is in Computer Science with a concentration in Human-Computer Interaction. Her Masters in an MSIS with a concentration in Project Management, IT Planning & Global Strategies, IT Regulation Compliance. She is also a Certified ScrumMaster.

Dr. Elaine Fajardo

Doctor Fajardo has specialized in skin care in her Asian practice and hosted a local TV show in the Philippines. Elaine was a professor of Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology at Lewis University (IL) and Joliet College. She has been involved in crypto and NFT markets for her personal account for multiple years. She holds a BS in Biology from the University of the Philippines and a MD from De LaSalle University.

Rana Hamadeh Esq

Ms. Hamadeh is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law where she was in the top 5% of her class. She also attended Fordham University School of Law where she attended specialized seminars by industry experts on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and digital assets. Aside from Rana’s experience in the crypto world, she is an Arab American Attorney and devout human rights activist.

Ms. Hamadeh has traveled to Lebanon on several occasion to provide cross cultural English-Arabic translation and humanitarian relief for Syrian refugees. Ms. Hamadeh also created Syrian American Medical Society’s first Psychosocial Program for displaced Syrian Refugees.

Jill Shestokas

Ms. Shestokas has held several high-level marketing positions over the last 20 years, most notably as a principal at Thomas and Joyce, LLC in the Chicago area. She brings a unique perspective in the water industries, i.e. sewer, water, engineering, etc. Ms. Shestokas has a BS from the University of Maryland.

Janelle Schroeder

Ms. Schroeder is founder and CEO of OPTERA a strategic consulting and staffing company specializing in enhancing business revenues through process automation, cutting edge technology, and project management. OPTERA’s expertise and their client partners span Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Life Sciences, and IT Staffing for AI, Software Development, and Infrastructure. Past roles include CIO for a Chicago-based IT firm, managing a $21B fortune 200 enterprise account, CIO for a SaaS-Based Electronic Medical Record company in home healthcare, and M&A IT conductor orchestrating the onboarding of 9 companies in 5 months preparing her client for a successful $5B acquisition. She holds a MS in Bioinformatics, a joint program from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University and a BA in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio.