Building platforms where tradition and innovation meet.
Janya
I founded Janya as a platform for rethinking how South Asian classical arts are experienced, produced, and sustained in contemporary contexts. The organization operates at the intersection of performance, design, and storytelling—centering intentional programming that prioritizes audience experience as much as artistic integrity.
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My work at Janya spans both creative direction and organizational leadership, including:
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Concept development and curation of immersive, design-forward performances and events
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Strategic planning for programming, partnerships, and long-term growth
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End-to-end in-house production oversight, from creation to execution
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Audience development and positioning for non-traditional and cross-cultural audiences
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Brand, narrative, and experience design across digital and live platforms​
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Janya functions as both a presenting organization and a creative laboratory—testing new formats for engagement, collaboration, and accessibility while remaining grounded in classical forms. Each project is designed to leave audiences with a cohesive, considered experience rather than a single moment on stage.
Arts India US
I lead organizational operations and strategy for a national arts nonprofit focused on South Asian classical arts, with oversight spanning programming, marketing, and internal systems. My work bridges artistic vision with execution—ensuring ideas move from concept to delivery without chaos.
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Key areas of responsibility include:
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Organizational strategy, workflows, and execution planning
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Marketing oversight across campaigns, digital presence, and content pipelines
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Website management and operational optimization
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Budget development, tracking, and financial coordination
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Direct management of cross-functional team members (marketing, research, and program support)
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Direction and growth of the Lotus Fellowship, including program structure, communications, and fellow support
This role combines executive-level operations with hands-on problem-solving in a fast-moving, arts-centered environment.
Community involvement
I have supported Abhinay Fine Arts in Seattle for over a decade, focusing on strategy & logistics.
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In St. Louis, I contribute to various civic and cultural initiatives, including Abhinaya STL, and engage with diverse programs to facilitate dialogue and foster welcoming cross-cultural environments.
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My involvement often includes:
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Event planning and organizational strategy
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Emceeing and public facilitation
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Artist hospitality and stakeholder engagement
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Behind-the-scenes operational support to ensure smooth execution​​
Media & curation
My work includes directing digital campaigns, publications, and brand systems for arts organizations, as well as beginning to take on curatorial projects that connect artists and audiences in new ways.
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These roles reflect long-term investment in arts ecosystems—not one-off volunteering—and draw on the same leadership, communication, and operational skills used in my formal roles.
Previous Experience
Virtual Arts for Humanity
Logistics & Finance Director
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I served as logistics director and finance lead for small arts nonprofit, shaping both organizational systems and public-facing experiences. Most notably, I conceptualized and executed VAHni, a performance gala that moved beyond traditional fundraising and showcase formats through innovative curation and audience engagement.
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My work included:
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End-to-end logistics and workflow design
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Financial oversight, budgeting, and expense management
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Strategic planning for events and organizational growth
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Creative direction and execution of a large-scale gala experience
This role sat at the intersection of operations, finance, and creative production—proving that arts events can be both ambitious and well-run.
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