Sheela Murthy

In 2026, Sheela Murthy & the MurthyNAYAK Foundation are continuing to focus supporting agencies and organizations working to eliminate homelessness, combat food insecurity, and expand basic health care access in the United States—three urgent, interconnected needs that affect millions of lower-income Americans. On any given night, more than 770,000 people in the U.S. experience homelessness, reflecting an 18%…

Community colleges are one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—engines of opportunity in the United States. Nearly one in three American undergraduates attends a community college, and these institutions educate over 40 percent of all first-generation college students nationwide. For many students, particularly those from low-income and working-class families, community colleges represent the most accessible…

Getting involved locally and donating time and resources to help the less fortunate isn’t just charitable — it’s fundamental to responsible leadership. When businesses donate time and money to their communities, they are not just doing good — they are doing what is right for the people, and their future. Employees at the Murthy Law…

Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA) is a renowned art school in Baltimore, Maryland, that will be celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026. The institution provides unique education focusing on molding young artists to hone their skills and become successful. MICA provides several hundred jobs and a strong community in Baltimore City. Sheela Murthy has…