Meet the Board
Kishore Radakrishnan
President Junior Whats up folks, I'm the President of UMD's ISA and am proud to represent THE largest undergraduate cultural entity in the state of MD. This will be my third consecutive year on the Exec Board and I'm look forward to another year packed with events and immersion! I'm a double major in Government & Politics and International Business with a minor in Intl Development & Conflict Management. I hope to work in defense intelligence in the private-sector one day and I call DC my home! I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, aromatic massages,... oh wait this isn't eharmony, my bad. But really, one of my goals this year is to foster interconnectivity with other student organizations and make sure that ISA Exec Board is on top of its game in planning, performance, and smooth functionality. I'm always open to suggestions, new ideas, questions, and comments so shoot me an email: (kishoreradha @hotmail.com) 
Aparna Ramarathnam
Executive Vice President Junior Hi there, I'm Aparna, a junior from Baltimore, MD majoring in NeuroPhys with a minor in Japanese. I enjoy dancing, whether it be Bharatanatyam or garba/raas (shoutout to UMD Moksha and UMD EntouRAAS), watching Liverpool FC matches, reading Jane Austen or The Lord of the Rings, and eating mommy's homemade dosa (yum). As Executive Vice President, I hope to extend ISA's reach to not only Indian Americans on campus but also to other cultural organizations in the DMV area. If you ever have suggestions or questions please feel free to email me at aprama91@gmail.com. Peacee 
Meher Kachwala
Vice President of Communications Junior Hi guys :) I’m Meher, a junior at UMD and a Neurobiology & Physiology and Finance double major. A typical desi girl aspiring to become a doctor, I spend my time listening to music, staring at my Chem textbook, and hanging out with friends. I adore almost all Hindi movies, though Jodhaa Akbar will always come out on top. Its my second year on the board and I hope to do everything to make ISA the best organization out there. I would love to get to know everyone hoping to become a part of ISA, so if you see me around campus, make sure you say hi! 
Sahas Narain
VP of Finance Sophomore Hey guys, my names Sahas but you can call me Saucey. I’m a Sophmore and majoring in business on the pre-med track and im currently in the honors progam. I come from Louisville, Kentucky but I’m not a hick. I’m a huge sports fan, and I love playing and watching football and basketball. The Broncos will win the superbowl in the near future! I’m also on the Bhangra team and a member of AKPsi and I love them both. Ya’ll should come out for our Bhangra competitions! I love my Indian people and I can’t wait to meet all you guys! Had some great times last year on the board so I can’t wait for the upcoming year. If see me around holla at me. Deuces 
Pratik Agarwal
VP of Programming Junior Hey I'm Pratik. I'm a Junior Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Project Management. I recently got in touch with my Indian roots after India won the World Cup and am really excited to be on the board this year! I love sports and rep my hometown Atlanta Braves and Falcons 24/7. My favorite band is Third Eye Blind, and unlike the rest of the board I can't stand Bollywood movies (except 3 Idiots). I'm hoping to meet a lot of new people through ISA and help it reach its potential. I hope to see all of you out at ISA events this year. Feel free to drop me an email at pagarwal 522@gmail.com. 
Kushaan Shah
VP of Philanthropy Sophomore Hey guys! I'm Kushaan, a sophomore intending to study psychology and International Business. Hailing from the streets of suburban Massachusetts, I barely knew anybody when coming to campus. ISA has helped me meet a bundle of people who I can talk to about anything indian. I hope to utilize my passion for philanthropy and service to give ISA yet another solid year of giving back to the community. I enjoy watching any Boston Sports Team and almost any type of music. ISA has given me a great year, and I want it to do the same for YOU! If you have any quesitons, comments, or are just an avid gchatter, hit me up:kushaanshah@gmail.com. Hope to see you all around campus! 
Preet Mandavia
VP of Marketing Sophomore Hey guys, I'm Preet, a sophomore math and biology double major pursuing a career in optometry. Despite my life long passion for golf, and interest in fields that do not involve medicine, engineering, and /or business, I am an involved and proactive member of the Indian community. I hope that the creativity and friendliness that I bring to the table, goes a long way, in terms of marketing for the ISA. Like I said, I'm a sociable individual so please don't hesitate to start conversation if you see me on campus! See you all at ISA's various events! 
Sheenali Naik
VP of Administration Sophomore Hey! My name’s Sheenali or Nala, and I’m a Sophomore here at UMD. This is my second year on the board and I’v learned ISA is a blast, I'm really looking forward to having another great year. I’m currently an Environmental Science and Policy major focusing in biology so basically I’m a tree hugger! I was born in London around a big desi community so the ISA community feels like home. I love running, listening to music, and watching ZTV with my parents, especially Bollywood Sunday. I’m a really outgoing girl and really easy to talk to so any of you out there don’t be shy to say hi! :) 
Ashmi Sheth
Freshmen Executive Freshman Hey guys I’m Ashmi! I’m from Germantown, Maryland and my majors are Finance and Marketing. I’m super social, hardworking, and have large (beautiful) eyes (that everyone always seems to tease me about). I love to sing, dance, laugh, and have a great time. I also enjoy reading, eating, and biking. In high school, I was president of Model United Nations, Class Secretary, and won Miss Poolesville. I was also on the youth committee for Gujarati Samaj in the DC area. I’m so excited to continue connecting with both the Indian community and those interested in our beautiful culture through ISA. As freshman executive, I am responsible for making sure other freshman feel involved in the Indian community. I also get to pitch ideas for events and help plan these events as well. If you have any ideas for new events, email me at shethashmi@terpmail.umd.edu and I will be happy to share these ideas with our board. Feel free to talk to me about anything else as well! Thanks! :) 
Nikhil Mathur
Freshmen Executive Freshman Hey guys! My name’s Nikhil and I am so pumped to be one of the Freshman Executives on the ISA Board this year! I am a freshman majoring in business, on the pre-med track, and I am part of the College Park Scholars program! I represent the good ‘ol south, coming all the way from Marietta, GA, which is just outside Atlanta. I’m also part of the bhangra team at the University of Maryland – the one and only Terrapind Bhangra. Check us out! Other than bhangra, my hobbies include soccer, football, basketball and just hanging out. I love meeting new people so if you see me on campus, don’t hesitate to say hey! I’ll see yall at the amazing events to come this year! Feel free to shoot me an e-mail at mathur.nikhil91@gmail.com. 
Simran Shah
Senior Advisor |  Stay Tuned! Check out the "Upcoming Events" tab for Spring 2012 dates!
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