Skip to content

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.

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