After attending college and briefly working out of state, Siva returned to the Township to live and raise his family. Among his many reasons for residing here is his interest in the local history of the area and in historic preservation.

Siva serves on the Morris Township Environmental Commission and is the liaison from Morris Township to the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee (WRWAC), of which he is now the Chair. He has been in both positions since 2019. Siva is also a member of the Burnham Park Association.

As Chair of WRWAC, Siva has presided over two successful BioBlitz Nature Festivals hosted by the organization. He has also worked on continuing to improve the condition of the Whippany River and its many tributaries. Environmental impact, water quality, and stormwater management are particular items on which he has focused.

Siva resides in the Township with his wife and two children along with his elderly mother. Among his many hobbies, Siva enjoys reading, writing, gardening, and travel. He curates a Little Free Library on his property. Siva has also been a member of Toastmasters International for over 30 years where he has learned the art of public speaking for which he has won numerous awards as a speaker and as a district officer.

Siva holds of B.A. in Political Science from New York University & a Masters in Computer Science from Pace University.