AMBASSADOR RUTH A. DAVIS
CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ruth Davis is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Career Ambassador (May 1, 2002). She is presently on detail from the Department of State serving as Distinguished Advisor for International Affairs at Howard University in Washington. Previously, she served as Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources from June 1, 2001 to June 30, 2003. Before assuming the position of Director General, Ambassador Davis was Director of the Foreign Service Institute from July 1997 to June 2001. Prior to this assignment, she was the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs (December 1995 – July 1997). Before joining the Bureau of Consular Affairs, she was Ambassador to the Republic of Benin (December 1992 – November 1995). Following her assignment as Consul General in Barcelona, Spain, (1987-1991), Ambassador Davis was a member of the 34th Class of the Senior Seminar (1991-1992) which is the highest level of executive training offered by the US Government.
Ambassador Davis joined the Foreign Service in 1969 and was assigned as Consular Officer in Kinshasa, Zaire (1969-1971). Specializing in consular affairs, she also served in Nairobi, Kenya (1971-1973), Tokyo, Japan (1973-1976) and Naples, Italy (1976-1980). She returned to the United States as a Pearson Fellow working as Special Advisor for International Affairs for the Washington, DC Municipal Government.
Ambassador Davis’ previous assignments in the Department of State include Senior Watch Officer in the Operations Center (1982-1984) and Chief of Training and Liaison in the Bureau of Personnel. While in the latter position, she was invited to attend the Aspen Institute in Colorado, an honor generally reserved for officers with the rank of Ambassador. Ambassador Davis was assigned to the NATO Defense College, but declined in order to assume the position of Consul General in Barcelona.
JAGDISH BHARARA
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Jagdish Bharara, MD, has been a longtime supporter of IMMUSA and recently he has accepted the position of Vice President at IMMUSA. Dr. Bharara was born in Rawalpindi (British India) and migrated to Indian side after partition of India in 1947. He graduated from medical college Amritsar, Punjab in 1961 and has practiced medicine in India for 7 years before migrating to USA in 1970. Dr. Bharara is board certified in Pediatrics and fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics. He has practiced Pediatrics for over 40 years before retiring in 2014.
Dr. Bharara is the former Co-Director of Child Evaluation Center and Coordinator of Pediatric after hours at Monmouth Medical Center. Other positions held by Dr. Bharara are: Past President AMDAANA, Past President AIACJ, Patron Member AAPI, Past Trustee MOCAAPI, Past Trustee and Vice President Ranney School of Trustees, Former Clinical Assistance Professor Pediatrics Hahneman Medical School, Philadelphia, Former Advisor of Health Start, Emeritus Attending Pediatrics Monmouth Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
MANJIT BATRA
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic, it takes sweat, hard work and determination.”
Those words by Manjit Batra describe the journey from his humble beginnings to where he is today.
Manjit Batra is currently the Managing Director and Founder of MB Fragrances and has over 20 years of experience in the fragrance and beauty industry. Experienced in Sales, Marketing, and General Management, Manjit has transformed MB Fragrances to become one of the most reputed fragrance distribution companies in the US. Manjit also has an established real-estate business that includes a portfolio of iconic real-estate properties throughout New Jersey. Mr. Batra knows the importance of leading a balanced life with his work, family and community obligations. He has always felt that giving back is among the most important and valuable things an entrepreneur can do.
BHARATI SHARMA
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bharati has been supporting IMMUSA for several years along with her husband, Dr. Bhudev Sharma, an executive (Vice President of Planning) and active member of IMMUSA Board. Bharati will continue to guide the IMMUSA executive team pursuing various disaster relief activities. She has joined the IMMUSA Board in December 2017.
ANDY JAIN
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Senior Partner, Visionstream LLC | Community Leader & Supporter of International Mission of Mercy USA
Andy Jain is a seasoned real estate developer and business leader with over 25 years of experience in the development, construction, and operations of residential, mixed-use, and senior living communities. As Senior Partner at Visionstream LLC, he has led the growth of a diversified real estate portfolio valued at over $500 million, with a focus on creating thoughtfully designed environments that foster community, wellness, and long-term sustainability.
Andy brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision, holding advanced degrees in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Finance. His career spans large-scale construction projects, technology ventures as an Oracle solutions partner, and the development of innovative housing solutions, including assisted living and 55+ communities across New Jersey.
Beyond his professional achievements, Andy is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He actively supports initiatives that promote access to healthcare, senior care, and social well-being. Through his involvement with the International Mission of Mercy, Andy seeks to contribute to IMM’s mission of delivering compassionate medical care and outreach services to underserved populations, both locally and globally.
Andy believes in the power of collaboration between organizations like IMM and community-focused developments such as Vision Riverside Assisted Living, where shared values of care, dignity, and service can create meaningful and lasting impact.