Executive Director
Current- Co-Founded Tasveer in March 2002- Successfully built from the ground up and been managing three internationally recognized Festivals - Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, Aaina South Asian Women’s Festival, Tasveer South Asian LitFest- Develops and implements the organization’s Strategic Plan and annual action plans in conjunction with the Board- Develops, implements, and supervises programs and services that are consistent with the organization’s mission and meet the needs of constituents- Fund and Fiscal Management – collaboratively with the Board, develops and manages the financial strategies of the organization; develops an annual budget in collaboration with the Board; oversees the management of all funds, consistent with the organization’s accounting system- Staff Leadership and Management – motivates and develops the professional management team; hires supervises, and evaluates staff; coordinates work with the Board’s committees, volunteers, and partner organizations.- Community Relations – develops effective working relationships within the community (both within the arts community and elsewhere) to ensure that the arts are represented in the community-at-large and for the constituency that the Arts Council serves.- Advocacy – serves as the chief spokesperson for the arts in the community; articulates and communicates the value of the arts in improving our quality of life, and promotes community support of the arts.
