20011-2013 BMM Executive Committee (EC)

Ashish is a founder member of
DVMMM and is currently serving as DVMMM president as well.

He enjoys Marathi literature, art, theatre, music  and writes for various publications.

Founder director of North American Maharashtrian Entrepreneurs (N.A.M.E)

Ashish is a recipient of  United States President’s Voluntary Service Award for the last 4 years. This award is given to individuals in recognition of their voluntary services for Non Profit Organizations around the world.

Ashish works at Citigroup and lives in Hockessin, Delaware with his wife Dr. Ashlesha and daughter Anushka

Served on EC of Toronto’s Marathi Bhashik Mandal in 2003 and 2005. Also served as the Advisory Committee Member from 2007-2010 and its Chairperson in 2010.

Worked on Constitution Review Committee from 2008-2009, organized Brainstorming session to discuss and identify Mandal’s current issues.

Currently involved in steering the Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan to be hosted in Toronto in 2012.

Treasurer:
Ajay Dandekar, Los Angeles
ajay.dandekar@gmail.com

Voting EC Members

Currently serving as President of Connecticut Maharashtra Mandal (CTMM).

Instrumental in forming CTMM, served as EC member from 2009-2010, Vice president from 2006-2008.

Served as a Vice President of Indian Association of Greater Danbury Area during 2009-2010.

BMM representative for the Maharashtra Mandal of Pittsburg (MMPGH) 2009 - present.

Member of the EC –Maharashtra Mandal Pittsburgh 2007-2009. Teacher: Marathi Shala conducted within the Sunday School at the Hindu Jain Temple, Pittsburgh. 2004-2008. Principal Marathi Shala. 2008 - present. Keenly interested in the Marathi Shala project initiated by BMM. Willing to work on existing, new and innovative projects that will benefit the Marathi community.

Physical therapist by profession, with a doctorate in Anatomy. Involved in teaching and practicing physical therapy in the Pittsburgh area.

Served on Dallas Fort-Worth Maharashtra Mandal (DFWMM) committee for 4 years

Served on executive committee for DFWMM's 25th anniversary program "Lakh Lakh Chanderi"

Involved in non-profit efforts related to Marathi Mitra Mandal and Yaati

Teacher by profession. Interested in reading and writing.

Served as MMBA committee member from 2006. President of MMBA for 2010.

Member of MMCPA since 2000. Committee Member of MMCPA 2002. Voluntarily helped non profit - Catlin's Smile to write the applications to receive the Grants.

Helped many non profits to develop their websites.

Software professional by profession. Works at Deloitte Consulting as a Project Delivery Manager.

Non- Voting EC Members

Outgoing President:
Madhuri Joshi, New Jersy
mjjoshi17@yahoo.com

Served as BMM President from 2009-2011, New Jersey's Marathi Vishwa President in 2005-2006. Currently serving as MV Trustee.

Initiated a group called "Networking for Professional Development" in 2004. Also started a matrimonial service called "Let's Get Together" - a social service, free of charge, allowing men and women to get acquainted with one another.

Works as SAP technical manager for major utility company in NJ.

Editor BMM Newsletter:
Dr. Vinata Kulkarni , Chicago
vinata@gmail.com

Vinata  has been involved in various social, cultural and charitable organizations' volunteer work such as:  
 - Maharashtra Mandal Chicago, IL, U.S.   - Since 2010, Editor, Rachana, a Quarterly Publication.
-  American Red Cross - Since 2010, Illinois Chapter Activities.
-  Maharashtra Foundation, NJ, U.S.   - Since 2009, Newsletter Editor, and Web Site Assistance. 
-  Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal, North America  - Aug 2007 until Aug. 2010-  Editor, BMM Vrutta, a monthly Publication.
-  Marathi Bhashik Mandal, Toronto, Canada  - President (2008) , Web Administration(2008),  Editor (2007) - 'Snehabandh,  a Quarterly
    Publication. 
-  Child Find Canada (2006)

Vinata has an avid interest in Marathi and English literature, and writes in some publications in India and North America. 
By profession, she is a university professor in Statistics and Computer Science for Masters and doctoral program, and has authored University Text books for quantitative techniques.  

President, BMM-MAIYTRA:
Shirish Sabnis, Detroit ssabnis79@yahoo.com

In addition to the executive committee, BMM has following board of advisors

Chair:
Shri Thanedar, Miami
sthanedar@aol.com
Term ends July, 2013

Shri Thanedar, a Ph.D. chemist by profession is a successful Entrepreneur, having owned several chemical and pharmaceutical analysis service businesses.

Currently, he is the CEO and owner of Ann Arbor Michigan based Avomeen Analytical Services(www.avomeen.com). Shri's memoirs "Hee Shrichi Ichcha" has been a best-seller with nearly 40 reprints.

Shri has established "Thanedar Foundation" (www.thanedar.com) to promote arts of India and to motivate marathi youth to choose entrepreneurial careers.

Member:
Dileep Thatte
dvthatte@yahoo.com
Term ends July, 2013

Dileep Thatte has been a senior executive for major global corporations and currently works at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and agency of the US Department of Commerce. He has presented papers at International Conferences on the subjects of International Business and Water Treatment.
Dileep has served as President various Marathi communities the USA (Chicago, IL, Pittsburgh, PA) and Canada (Toronto). He has also been a member of the BMM Executive Committed during 2009-2011.
An ardent student of Hindu philosophy, he has been involved in teaching Indian languages and culture to the youth in the USA. He has given talks on Hinduism (Seven Stars of Hinduism) at multi faith congregations, universities, high schools and international forums. He represented Hinduism at the Parliament of World Religions in 2009 held in Melbourne, Australia.

Member:
Moreshwar Purandare
Moreshwar Purandare@yahoo.com
Term ends July, 2016