I am Prasanna Chebbi and is very honored to be in the HKV Board. I am originally from Bangalore / Bagalkot living in Houston since 2006 after living New Orleans, and other parts of Louisiana area over a decade. I came to US to pursue Masters program in Civil Engineering. Earlier, I have served as president for Mallige New Orleans Kannada Koota for 3 years. After coming to Houston, I was fortunate serve in HKV as secretary from 2008-10. I have taken part in various cultural activities and consistent volunteer work in HKV over period of time. Participated in NAVIKA and AKKA. I work as a Project Manger for Texas Department of Transportation. My wife Kavita works as a VP trading services in Merryl Lynch, Son Sujay works for Venture Capital firm in Dallas and Daughter Sarayu is a Senior at UT Austin. My other passions include community services, social causes, volunteer work, Long walking, Travel, interest in stock market, economy, cryptos etc. As a President I would try my best to serve the community with the HKV team that I have to bring better programs, unite people and I seek your cooperation.

I am Jaya Joshi, originally from Hubballi, Karnataka. I moved to Houston with my husband, Sudhir Joshi, in 2001, and this vibrant city has been our home ever since. I am a proud mother of two daughters: Divya, a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, and Megha, who is currently a high school senior. Since 2001, I have cherished being an active member of the Houston Kannada Vrinda (HKV) community. Over the years, my family and I have participated in several programs and contributed through volunteering whenever possible. I am honored to serve as the Vice President of HKV and look forward to working with our board and community members to unite the Kannadigas of Greater Houston. Together, we aim to nurture a strong sense of community, preserve our cultural heritage, and foster oneness among us.

I am Rathna Basavaraj, originally from Hassan and raised in Mangalore. Since 2011, my husband, Basavaraj Javaregowda, and I, along with our two sons, have made the Greater Houston area our home. I work as a Product Manager in the IT industry and have a deep passion for Kannada, which has inspired me to actively participate in numerous Kannada community events and volunteer initiatives. It is an honor to serve on the HKV Board, and I am excited to connect with and contribute to the vibrant Houston Kannada community through HKV events. As Secretary, my primary focus is to extend our reach, engage with new families, and foster a stronger, more united community of Kannadigas

Born in Dakshina Kannada and raised in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), the Greater Houston area has been home since 2008 for my wife (Ajitha), two sons and me. When I can get away from work (Delivery Manager for an IT consulting firm) and kids activities, I enjoy reading books (mostly fiction) and connecting with people. It is an honor to be a part of the HKV board and have this opportunity to give back to the Kannadiga community. I am looking forward to connecting and working with you on HKV's mission.

I am Pallavi Hari originally from Doddaballapur,  and brought up at Bangalore. I am residing at houston from 2022 with husband and 2 lovely kids . I have actively participated in multiple kannada community events .  I am passionate about Dancing and volunteering for social cause. I’m eager to learn more from this community and share my experiences as well. its a privilege to be part of HKV board and consider this as an opportunity to serve the vibrant kannada community of Houston.

I am Meghana Vastramath, and I am originally from Dharwad, Karnataka. I moved to Houston in 2022, and since then, I’ve been amazed by the warmth of the HKV. I recently completed my masters from the University of Houston and I work as a Data Analyst in the IT industry. I now have the incredible honor of serving as the Director/ Cultural Events for the HKV. This is an exciting chapter for me, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve and contribute to our community. I am very passionate about dance and music! I look forward to collaborating with everyone to organize unforgettable events that will celebrate our traditions, music, dance, and everything that makes our culture so special. I believe that by working together, we can make a positive difference, inspire the younger generation, and keep our culture strong for the future.

My name is Govind Kulkarni. I am originally from Hubballi, and I have been a resident of Spring, TX since 1998. My wife Padma joined me in 2000, and we have two beautiful girls: Khushi (senior in High School) and Sakshi (6th grader). I work as an IT engineer, and my wife and I have been HKV members since 2000. We have been attending and participating in the HKV events for over 20 years, and we have also volunteered on many different occasions. Other than spending quality time with my family, I enjoy listening to music, travelling, and cricket. I am honored to be a part of the HKV board this year. I look forward to serving the Kannada community of the Houston area through HKV and strengthening our community.