Meet the Shakthi Team
We are thrilled to have such a talented and driven group of people serving our community.
President
Lalitha Alladi
Lalitha is an immigration attorney and the founder of Alladi Law in Atlanta, Georgia, with 18 years of legal experience. She is also a board member of the South Asian Bar Association of North America and a past president of its Florida and Georgia chapters. Additionally, she serves on the Greater North Fulton Chamber’s Women Influencing Business Committee. Lalitha’s passion for Shakthi US comes from witnessing domestic violence survivors face barriers to seeking help in fear of losing their immigration status.
Vice President
Karuna Singhvi
Karuna Singhvi is a full-time mom to three very active kids and a realtor. In addition to being a dedicated member of Shakthi, she has worked extensively with PTAS, school organizations, Habitat for Humanity, and realtor associations.
Treasurer
Pamela Moorjani
Pamela Moorjani is a seasoned professional who has held several finance and accounting positions at Darden. Apart from her contribution to Shakthi, she works as an Accounting Supervisor.
Secretary
Anu Venkatesan
Anu Venkatesan has years of experience assisting mental health patients, having worked at the Florida Hospital Behavioral Health Center and Park Place Behavioral Health. She is enthusiastic about community service and has volunteered for various causes. Anu is also the Finance & Administrative Manager of her family business since its incorporation in 2005. Additionally, she served on the Executive Committee of MSCF in 2019, 2021, & 2022. Anu is also a loving mother to her twin boys, who inspire her and motivate her to live life to the fullest!
Director
Alpa Raval
Dr. Alpa Raval is an integrative lifestyle therapist with a distinguished background in medicine as a yoga therapist. She also has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Her commitment to community service is evident in her contributions to Habitat for Humanity, the Success Training Employment Program, and the United Against Poverty Center. Alpa has also served as a board member for the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
Director
Kannan Srinivasan
Kannan Srinivasan is an accomplished entrepreneur and tech executive with over thirty years of information technology experience. He is also a visionary community leader who has worked in technology, sourcing, strategic planning, and non-profits. Kannan is the founder and CEO of Global KTech, a top tech staffing company with clients in Fintech, healthcare tech, and federal agencies.
Director
Usha Tewari
Usha Tewari is a constituent advocate with several years of experience working for federal and local elected officials. She devotes herself to advancing dementia & caregiver awareness and is an Alzheimer's Congressional Ambassador. She was Orlando Magazine's "Women of the Year" in 2019, Orange County's Distinguished Asian-American in 2023, and was recognized at the 2023 One World Scouting Diversity & Inclusion Luncheon for her advocacy efforts.
Founder/Immediate Past President
Madhurima Paturi
Madhurima Paturi is an attorney with over 15 years of experience In Immigration Law. In addition to being the founder and former president of Shakthi, she is a founding partner at Paturi Law. She is passionate about empowering fighting for the rights of women and children.
Media Specialist
Dyuthi Harikar
Dyuthi is an undergraduate student at Georgetown University. She began working with Shakthi as a volunteer in high school. Her passion for domestic violence prevention and pursing opportunities in immigration has grown from this valuable experience.
Writer & Researcher
Jami Jackson
Jami Jackson is a creative professional with a powerful combination of passion and experience. By day Jami is a work from home mom and marketing strategist. By night, she is the Chief Chaos Coordinator of her family and an aspiring quilling artist. Jami has a deep commitment to supporting organizations that prioritize safety and cultural understanding. Her personal mantra is “Always, always, ALWAYS take the high road”.
Program Manager
Shakthi is hiring a Non-Profit Program Manager to join our stellar team. This position is a remote part-time contract position (up to 25 hours per week). The primary responsibilities include survivor advocacy and education, event planning, volunteer coordination and maintaining grant reporting requirements. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about providing a safe space for South Asian survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence.