AP
Finance & Program Coordination
Aniket Parekh
Ensures sound financial coordination and effective program execution across IAGC events.
Leadership & Legacy
Built by community.
Led with purpose.
For more than five decades, volunteers have carried IAGC forward—creating meaningful ways for Greater Canton to celebrate Indian heritage, form friendships and serve together.
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Our story
A tradition that became a community.
Greater Canton’s first local Diwali celebration in 1974 began as a gathering of families sharing culture and fellowship. That spirit became the foundation of IAGC.
Today, each generation adds to the story through cultural celebrations, youth participation, sports, community service and partnerships that welcome people from every background.
Culture gives us roots. Community gives us strength.
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2026 Leadership
The people moving IAGC forward.
Nine volunteer directors bring distinct areas of focus to one shared commitment: creating thoughtful programs and meaningful community experiences.
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Hospitality & Guest Experience
Anisha Kaul
Creates welcoming, organized and memorable experiences for IAGC members and guests.
DM
Finance & Registration
Deepraj Mukherjee
Drives accurate registration, ticketing and financial administration for efficient event operations.
KR
Cultural Programs
Kalpana Raghunathan
Delivers engaging cultural programs through thoughtful planning and performer coordination.
PV
Cultural Experience & Décor
Pranathi Velpula
Creates vibrant and meaningful event environments that reflect IAGC’s cultural spirit.
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Operations & Communications
Srikanth Kollipara
Drives event operations, communications and community engagement across IAGC initiatives.
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Food Services & Hospitality
Umesh Tripathi
Delivers coordinated food-service and hospitality experiences that enhance every guest’s experience.
VS
Event Operations & Programs
Venkatesh Saravanan
Leads event planning, cultural programming, production and community partnerships from vision through execution.
VB
Programs & Partnerships
Vikram Bedekar
Strengthens IAGC programs through sponsor engagement, strategic partnerships and coordinated execution.
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