The vision for The Nurturing Place emerged from a deeply personal journey—one shaped by over two decades of inner work and professional excellence. As its founder, Priya has spent more than 20 years immersed in personal growth and healing, drawing from experiential education at the University of Santa Monica, Landmark, and Upbuild, as well as ancient wisdom practices such as Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. This inner work—supported by therapy, bodywork, and a continual study of transformational books—has profoundly shaped her understanding of what people truly need to heal and flourish.
Equally essential is the leadership experience she brings. Over the past two decades, she has built a career leading financial strategy and operations across sectors—from investment banking and education to nonprofit and social enterprise. Her roles have included serving as CFO of a graduate school, leading a SaaS company through a $340M exit, and helping to launch TopGolf in international markets. She has rebuilt finance teams, led major system overhauls, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and successfully guided organizations through mergers and periods of rapid growth. In addition, she founded and led a nonprofit for at-risk youth in New York City, where she directed programming, staff, and fundraising.
This rare fusion of deep inner work and strategic operational leadership uniquely positions her to lead The Nurturing Place. She brings not only the lived experience and insight into the healing process, but also the tactical and financial acumen needed to bring this vision to life, scale it with integrity, and ensure its long-term sustainability.
The Nurturing Place is more than a concept—it is the embodiment of her purpose: rooted in heart, built with rigor, and designed to serve.