UPCOMING EVENTS
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Deven Parlikar
Born and raised in India, Deven Parlikar settled in San Diego with his wife, Medha, their three children—Mallika, Meera, and Eshaan—and two furry companions, Beni and Hana.
Originally trained as a chef, Deven transitioned into healthcare, working with Native American and Alaska Native communities across the Southwest and Arctic Alaska. A passionate advocate for social justice and health equity, he believes quality, affordable healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege, and remains committed to advancing this cause.
Deven enjoys traveling, writing, singing, and music, but his greatest pride and joy will always be his children.
Meeta Saran is blessed with a good share of east and west experiences. She did Master's in Computer Science in India, and moved to US in 2005. She lives in San Diego, with her husband, two boys and a dog. A big believer of ‘mindfulness’, Meeta wrote a book ‘Mindful Seeking’, which helps readers to mindfully embark on her journey of “self”. She writes a blog about subjects that help the readers to “be in the moment”.
Meeta was introduced to Ahaana and embraced the ‘Yoni Ki Baat’ initiative after she first watched it in 2019. The stories shared by the courageous women greatly resonated with her. It stayed with her for days. She wanted to undergo the cathartic experience herself, by opening up to YKB sisters and gain the courage to tell her story in front of over 200 people. Now, she feels that her heart is open and ready to embrace all of her passions and vulnerabilities
KD Singh
Originally from Delhi, KD has called the US home for 27 years, residing in the Bay Area with his wife Preeti, their two young sons, and their Havanese dog. He lived in Seattle for several years and remains an avid Seahawks fan.
An executive in the tech services industry with two startup ventures under his belt, KD has a knack for breaking down complex tech trends and explaining their potential impact. He also serves on the advisory board for San Francisco State University's business program and mentors high school students. In his free time, KD enjoys long-distance road cycling, wine, coffee, cooking, and watching movies and shows with his wife. His goal is to live a healthy and long life of 120 years!
Archana Verma's upbringing in a North Indian university town was deeply influenced by her grandparents' refugee history from the Partition of India. Despite societal norms, she became the first woman in her family to earn an engineering degree. Over three decades, she's ventured through diverse careers as a software engineer, culinary instructor, and college counselor.
What YKB means to me:
Archana signed up for Yoni Ki Baat in Seattle in 2010 without ever having witnessed a monologue. Performing her monologue a few months later was one of the most formative experiences of Archana’s adult life, and she attributes her current courage, conviction, and some of her most enduring friendships to joining YKB. This is her second time sharing at YkB in San Diego.
Rumela Ganguly, a homemaker and mother of three, discovered her passion for theater in 2005. This led her to establish "Seattle Theaterwala," a non-profit theater organization in 2014.
What YKB means to me:
She has participated in and co-directed performances of 'Yoni Ki Baat' (YKB) since 2012, finding inspiration in the fearlessness and empowerment of the women involved. She believes in the transformative power of empowering women, aiming to pass on this empowerment to future generations. Rumela is going to narrate another YkB story and deeply cherishes the opportunity to continue fostering empowerment through storytelling.
Shreya Reddy
Aniket Ghatnekar is a lyricist and musician who tells stories through music. He has played the piano since the age of eight and also sings and produces music. This evening, Aniket offers piano interludes between the stories as a place to pause.
Nanda Mehta
Founder & Managing Director Ahaana
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Bio here:
​https://www.ahaana.org/ykb-sisters-2016
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