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SF Bay Area

- Who We Are

Pratham USA chapters are thriving communities of changemakers, united by a shared vision to transform education in India and beyond. From family-friendly gatherings to high-impact galas, each chapter reflects the unique energy and interests of its region. Our chapters provide inspiring ways to connect, contribute, and make a difference.

What We Do

Pratham SF Bay Area has been instrumental in helping Pratham reach five million children and youth annually in India and beyond. Through fundraising events, networking opportunities, and community engagement, we bring together individuals who believe in the power of education.

Leadership

Co-Presidents

Jyothi Das

Balagopalan Ramakrishnan

Advisory Board

Deborah Weisser and Ben Gomes

Executive Board

Ravi Anaparti
Sonal & Kislay Banka
Sharada Chandrasekaran & Ravi Aringunram
Ari Daman & Srinivasa Narayanan
Ashwini Gadekarla & Balmanohar Paluri
Vidhya Gopalakrishnan & Sathya Thyagaraj
Shalini Govil-Pai & Raj Pai
Kalpana & Ranjan Guha
Deepali & Sameer Halepete
Samira & Senthil Hariramasamy
Seema & Sriram Iyer
Surbhi & Deepak Jindal
Tresa Johnson & Ashish Agarwal
Vineet Kapur
Sheela Krothapalli
Padma Kuditipudi & K.V. Rao
Radha Penekelapati & Darma Muthiayen

Jeannine Piacenza & Prashanth (PV) Boccasam
Subha & Kris Rajana
Aarthi Ramaswamy & Balagopalan Ramakrishnan
Amar Rao
Medha Rishi & Varun Badhwar
Sahaja Sarathy & Sathyam Mandra
Puneet Sarna
Shara Senior & Swapnil Deopurkar
Anupama Shekhar & Daniel Gross
Umesh & Niraj Singh
Virginia Slutu & Rishab Ghosh
Binitha Surendran & Sajosh Janarthanam
Smita & Shashidhar Thakur
Archana & Uresh Vahalia
Riaz Valani
Suja Viswesan & Vijayanand Sankarasubramanian

Get Involved

Want to make a difference? Here’s how you can help:

Attend
an Event

Join us at our annual gala, salons, and impact-focused gatherings.

Start an Online Fundraiser

Donate

Every contribution brings education to children, youth, and communities in India and beyond.

Volunteer
with Us

Help organize events, fundraise, or contribute your skills.

Join Our
Executive Board

Become part of a dynamic group driving change.

Recent News

From India to the World: Pratham SF Bay Area Gala Highlights Education’s Transformative Power

  • May 5, 2025
  • SF Bay Area
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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Joins Pratham San Francisco Bay Area Gala for Inspiring Fireside Chat on Education, Innovation, and Impact

  • April 25, 2025
  • SF Bay Area
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Spring Blooms with Hope: Celebrating the transformative power of learning at the Pratham USA Galas

  • July 8, 2024
  • Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, SF Bay Area
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Om’s Story: Beyond Cake and Presents

  • March 3, 2016
  • SF Bay Area
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Join our Executive Board

Pratham Chapter Board Members are the driving force behind our success, bringing passion, leadership, and expertise to expand our impact. They play a crucial role in fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement, ensuring that more children, young people, and women in India have access to life-changing education. Their dedication and strategic vision help Pratham grow, innovate, and transform lives.
If you’re interested in joining our board or have any questions, please contact us directly at [email protected].

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