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Dream Big. Fight Hard.

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Four words that embody my own life experience. Born and raised in India, from a young age I was unafraid to challenge the status quo and fight for what is right. Growing up in a repressive society, I had no choice but to speak up if I wanted a college education or career. Moving to New Jersey to attend college, I faced challenges both as an immigrant and a woman of color. I continued to use my voice as a young professional, to call out unfair practices; and as a mother, to advocate for children. I learned to hold my ground and fight for all who did not have a voice.

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After my daughters left for college, I followed my passion to see more women elected to office. After working on local, state, and federal campaigns; I became a candidate myself and ran for Borough Council. During that election I learned that the position I was running for was listed as Councilman on the ballot. I worked to get the language changed to Member of Council in my county and got legislation introduced in the State Legislature to mandate gender-neutral ballots statewide.

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I am a strong leader with a proven record of decades of service in leadership roles at multiple non-profits and advocacy organizations. Within NOW, I spearheaded the revival of my local chapter which was dormant. Before I became President, NOW New Jersey was largely on the sidelines of politics and policy in the state. Because of my leadership and persistence, in less than two years, NOW has regained a seat at the table of power and influence. We have used our organizational voice to call out the toxic culture that exists within New Jersey politics and the barriers it presents for women. At the same time, I have built relationships with legislators, the Governor’s office and advocacy groups. We are currently working on bills to codify Roe v Wade, improve access to abortion care for all New Jerseyans and provide free menstrual products in public schools. I fought to change the bill’s language from “feminine hygiene products” to “menstrual products” making it trans-inclusive.

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A lifetime member of NOW, I currently serve on the National Global Feminist Committee and the Racial Justice Task Force. I am chair of the Democratic Party in my town and County Director for the South Asian American Caucus of the state party. Representation is important to me, and as a member of the Union County Advisory Board on the Status of Minorities, I am working to ensure that all persons in my county are counted in the census.

 

This November's election is going to define who we are as a country.  The AAPI vote may be the difference in flipping the Senate and the White House. I am working on the National Communications Teams of South Asians for Biden and Indians for Biden to turn out the vote in battleground states.

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If elected, I will work to lift the voices of color in our organization. For too long we have been unable to attract persons of color and young feminists and I will work to grow our organization through better communication, and sharing of knowledge and best practices with our chapter leaders. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize and unite in the fight for equality. I ask for your support.