WHO WE ARE
2025 Voting members

Nikki Daruwala and Scott Haas have been Loudoun residents for over 30 years. Scott loves his work in the tech sector and Nikki is involved in the nonprofit industry. They are music lovers, foodies, love to travel, and visit their adult children in Boston.

Devina Mahapatra has been a Loudoun County resident for over 8 years. She is a transformation leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the founder of the non-profit, Dulles South Soup Kitchen. Outside of work, she loves hanging out with her two kids. 

Pankaj and Anita have called Northern Virginia home for the past 30 years and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this vibrant community. Both are seasoned executives in the tech industry, with extensive experience in consulting, product development, and running their own business. Outside of work, they share a passion for travel, hiking, biking, and exploring the outdoors.

Aditi Bhende is an experienced engineering leader working in technology for more than a decade. She has been living in Northen Virginia with her husband and dog for 5 years now. She loves food, music, traveling, fantasy, boardgames and powerlifting. Being an immigrant herself, she wants to give back to the community and is therefore, pursuing volunteering and active involvement in philanthropy.

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Aparna is a nonprofit leader who has served the social impact sector across India and the US for 20+ years. Her current role is running a small global nonprofit focused on public health and livelihoods. She loves her volunteer work teaching English to adult learners, and serves on a few nonprofit boards. Her passions are long walks and hiking, planning travels far and near, and her Indian classical music lessons. She and her husband have two teenagers (a college sophomore and a high school sophomore)

For close to 2 decades, Amishi has been a vital force in Loudoun County, seamlessly blending entrepreneurial spirit with a deep commitment to community well-being. Her experience spans successful business ventures, dedicated educational contributions, and consistent community service, all underpinned by a passion for sustainable living. Notably, her recent efforts as an organic farmer along with her husband, cultivating and donating fresh produce to those in need, exemplify a profound dedication to addressing food insecurity within the county. Woven throughout these accomplishments is the equally important and fulfilling role of raising two beautiful children, further cementing her deep connection to and investment in the future of the Loudoun County community. This multifaceted engagement has solidified her role as a long-standing, impactful, and philanthropic member of the area.