Maryland Governor Wes Moore has unveiled his selections for the Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs. This commission is entrusted with advising the administration and state entities on matters concerning Maryland’s growing South Asian American community.
Heading the commission is Gurpreet Takhar, CEO of Tru Health Now, overseeing community health centers. Other Indian-origin appointees include Arti Bhatt, Raj Borsellino, Kausik Das, Preeti Emrick, Preeti Menon, Nivea Ohri, Sushma Potluri, Amarjeet Sandhu, Devang Shah, Harshid Shah, Aman Shergill, and Archana Thakkar.
Takhar, CEO of Tru Health Now, manages community health centers. Bhatt specializes in diversity at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and contributes to racial equity in the Frederick County Public School Board.
Borsellino, VP at Truist Foundation, collaborates with nonprofits. Das, a physics professor, directs the Center for Student Excellence at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Emrick, the highest-ranking Asian American official in Anne Arundel County, serves as the director of the Office of Emergency Management. Menon co-founded the Children’s Institute of Cultural Appreciation and Understanding and is active in gun violence prevention and PTA leadership.
Ohri, an associate attorney, practices law and is a member of the Leadership Southern Maryland Candidate class of 2024. Potluri, president of MKA Designs, Inc., is involved in community service and has initiated heritage nights in Frederick County.
Sandhu, a franchise owner and president of Sikhs of DMV, has served in leadership roles in the Punjabi Club of Maryland. Shah, an immigration attorney and entrepreneur, holds leadership positions in various organizations.
Shergill, a community volunteer, co-founded Communities United Against Hate and serves on boards promoting interfaith collaboration. Thakkar, a medical professional, dedicates time to community outreach and volunteering with a Hindu faith organization.
