About Indian Americans 4 Kamala

Rajiv Gowda, Chairman

Rajiv Gowda is a proud first-generation immigrant who embodies the American dream. He serves as the Chairman of the Indian Americans 4 Kamala. In 1998, Rajiv became the first Indian American elected to the largest Engineers Union, Local 375, DC 37, AFSCME in America. He was the first Asian American to serve as President of the NYC Community Education Council (Formerly known as School Board), District 31, Staten Island. With a background in engineering and a career dedicated to public service, he has spent over 35 years advocating for working families, new immigrants, and organizing his local community. He is the former Democratic primary candidate for the NYS Senate from District 23.

Upendra Chivukula, Vice Chairman

Dr. Chivukula has served the NJ BPU (Board of Public Utilities) as Commissioner. Prior to that, Chivukula has served the NJ State Assembly as Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker. He has

served as Chairman of the Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and Vice-Chair of Homeland Security. Chivukula has served Franklin Township, as a councilman and as Deputy

as Deputy Mayor, and Mayor. He was the first Indian American elected to the NJ Legislature, representing the 17th District.

He is an Electrical Engineer and has worked for AT&T and Bell Laboratories and other companies in the private sector for over 30 years before entering politics.

Srinivas Kaveti, Esq., Legal Advisor

Dr. Kaveti possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in English Literature, Psychology, Easter & Western Philosophy from Osmania University, Hyderabad. After a successful journey of education, Dr. Kaveti has become a successful lawyer and he assisted several clients across the globe in handling litigations in diversified law practices.

Alizé Utteryn, Public Relations Chair

Ms. Alizé Utteryn is a highly successful Caribbean award-winning multimedia, business entrepreneur, publicist, and international networker based in New York, with educational credentials in Business and Human Resources from France and America.

Vasudev Binder

Mr. Binder is an immigrant entrepreneur who arrived in the United States with a passion for cooking and a dream to create a thriving business. Before purchasing the 5 Star diner in 1997, he navigated the streets of New York City as a yellow cab driver, honing his work ethic and dedication. Mr. Binder’s dedication to quality and community engagement has made both the diner and the banquet hall cherished institutions in Long Island City.

Ravinder Kodela

Dr. Kodela is a Pharmaceutical Industry Professional. He is a community leader serving different roles in various nonprofit organizations across the tri-state areas. From childhood very passionate to participate in several organizations to provide volunteer service to those who are in need as well to protect the democratic values. Democracy is the fundamental basic principle of my gene to fight for justice against evil. Lives in New York with his wife and two beautiful children.

Sirisha Tunguntla

Sirisha Tunuguntla is a proactive activist in social service and Cultural field in USA , New York. She held number of posts in different capacities in many Voluntary organizations including TANA which is a non profit service organization in the USA.

Jothy Varughese

Jothy Varughese is an Electrical Engineer. She has been active in Indian American community for many years.