About Us
Our Story
Shakthi Corporation PA Chapter is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and support South Asian immigrant women in the U.S primarily serving Pennsylvania area. Shakthi Corporation was originally started in the Charolette, North Carolina Region and expanded to the Pennsylvania Region by a few amazing women – Hema Alace, Priya Ashok, Joshi Joseph, Abi Mahendran in the area who came together to start serving the immigrant community.
Our Mission
Shakthi Corporation PA Chapter provides moral support by connecting women with various sources, help understand their basic rights including civic duties and indulge in better quality of life. We are passionate about community awareness events, fund raisers for a good cause, collaboration with local women organizations.
The team behind
Our experienced leaders are committed to support and celebrate women.
Hema Alace
President, PA Chapter
Priya Swamiappan
Vice President, PA Chapter
Deepa Suresh
General Secretary, PA Chapter
Joshi Joseph
Treasurer, PA Chapter
Abi Mahendran
Events Director, PA Chapter
Subha Prem
Support Director, PA Chapter
Rosalee Katakkam
Wellness Director, PA Chapter
Padma Badri
Wellness Director, PA Chapter
Rams Subramanian
Tech Director, PA Chapter
Anu Raj
Tech Director, PA Chapter
Gokula
Support Director, PA Chapter
Akila Ilayaraja
Events Director, PA Chapter
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If you’re looking to volunteer your time and talents to support and celebrate women, we are looking for you.