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The Founder In October 2000, Taposhi S. Bentley founded Dharma Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote peace,
diversity and non-violent conflict resolution through education. Taposhi is a native Chicagoan born in Kolkata, India. Her family immigrated
to the United States when she was four years old. “There were many obstacles to overcome growing up as a first generation American
however, there was always a lot of love and support in our family. Both my mother and father are incredible people who taught
my sister and I the value of hard work, persistence, generosity and compassion”.
Once former Miss Windy City 1983, Miss Scholastician 1986 and contestant for the 1986 Miss America – Miss Ohio pageants,
she continues her work with young people through Dharma Foundation. In December 1998 she was the youngest female receipt of the “Hind Rattan” award,
which translates “Jewel of India” by the former Prime Minister of India, Deve Gowda for her continued support for her native country of birth.
Taposhi is a certified public accountant with over 17 years of experience in Public Accounting, Industry as well as Consulting. She started her
career in Public Accounting as an auditor for Arthur Andersen, after ten years in mid-management for a Fortune 500 company, she transitioned
into a management and financial consultant role to senior management in companies for the following industries: technology, tele-communication,
food, financial, insurance and broadcasting and publishing. In late 2003 she launched her own consulting practice: Salesthink Worldwide Consulting, Inc.
to take advantage of the large international markets being created in the area of process re-engineering and out-sourcing with the goal
of bringing new and emerging technologies to market.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the Ohio State University – 1988; Masters of Science
in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University – 2001; Certificate in Integrated Sales and Marketing from the University of Chicago – 2001.
Outside of her profession and charitable causes, Taposhi has many interests, one of them being motor sports. Her interest in motor sports sparked
at the age of five when her father, an electrical engineer, gave her a toy car model. “I have great appreciation for the automotive industry
and the important role automobiles have played in transforming America from a rural society to the nation it has become.” In the Fall 2002, Bill Wildt,
producer of MotorSports Unlimited asked her to join his production team as host and announcer. Motorsports Unlimited is Chicagoland’s most
watched most talked about cable television program that showcases cars, yachts, airplanes and their proud owners. Taposhi known by her
nickname “Samantha” or “Sam” to her Motorsports Unlimited television audience can be seen in over 8 million homes through over-the-air
and satellite distribution. Log into http://www.msutv.com to learn more about the television program Motorsports Unlimited.
As Dharma Foundation approaches its fifth anniversary on September 25, 2005 launching the Foundation has been a labor of love in pursuit of a
vision to promote peace, diversity and non-violent conflict resolution through education. This passionate endeavor has consumed many hours of her
time but does not take away from her desire to someday pursue more personal goals such as having a family.
Taposhi’s future goals are to grow her consulting practice and Dharma Foundation from a grass roots organization to one that is nationally recognized.
We hope to get involved in more social and economic programs that benefit developing nations around the world. Her love for motor sports and traveling
to exotic places led her to start studying for the aviation pilot’s certification. She says, “There is never a day in my life when I forget how blessed I am
to be an American while at the same time being just as proud of my East Indian heritage. I enjoy reaching out to people in my community through my
foundation work and helping businesses reach their potential. I believe that is my Dharma”.
“If you keep something for yourself, it decays. If you give it away, it blossoms.”
