Ranjana Joshi
President
Ranjana Joshi
President
I am a Talent Acquisition specialist by profession, residing in Mountain House for many years, have been part of organizing Mountain House Diwali Mahotsav for 7 years, my passion towards culture, to bring community together and helping people motivated me to work with like minded friends to launch V5 Cultural Foundation Inc to provide a platform for art, showcase cultural diversity and giving back to society.
Swapnali Chutke
Director
Swapnali Chutke
Director
I am an HR Lead by Profession and have been living in Mountain House for the last 9 years. Since 2017, I have actively participated in the Mountain House Diwali Mahotsav since 2018. I became a member of V5 Cultural Foundation Inc with the aim of promoting our cultural heritage and contributing to the community by engaging in volunteer work for charitable causes.
Rajarao Ambuja
Vice President & Secretary
Rajarao Ambuja
Vice President & Secretary
I am in the teaching profession and have been living in Mountain house for the past 8 years with my Husband Raghavendra Murthy and three beautiful children. I joined V5 Cultural Foundation Inc to give back to the community especially to the young generation to instill cultural values, Beliefs, Diversity and Harmony.
Supriya Puranik
Director
Supriya Puranik
Director
I was instrumental in founding Mountain Diwali Mahotsav since 2017 and launched V5 Cultural Foundation with our board members. I lead, plan, and execute cultural programs for V5. I am an artist by profession, have mastered Bharatnatyam dance form, have acquired a master’s degree in Bharatanatyam Dance from Pune University (India). I have been teaching dance for 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area. Apart from dance I am fond of music as well.
Praveen Lade
Treasurer
Praveen Lade
Treasurer
I am an experienced IT professional working in the Bay Area. I have many passions that I pursue outside of my work and one of which is organizing and volunteering at cultural events and doing charitable work by being a board member of V5 Cultural Foundation Inc. through my engagement with V5, I help and contribute towards bringing to life great cultural events like Diwali Mahotsav and charity events. I am proud that I am helping the Mountain House community in a small way through my work with V5.
Deepika Gajjar
Director
Deepika Gajjar
Director
I am a teacher by profession, and have been living in Mountain House, CA for 6 years. I have been part of the V5 Cultural Foundation and this wonderful group of friends since 2017. I always had a passion for working for the community in various cultural and Art activities. V5 has provided me with the right platform to do so. I am also engaged in various charitable and volunteering activities in the community.