Meet the GRMM team for Current year

Manisha Amit Korde
President
” I am originally from Mumbai. Working as a Math and Physics Teacher since last 20 years. Currently teaching in Richmond City Schools. Connected with GRMM since 2011. Blessed with 2 boys Yash and Alex, and a loving spouse Amit!! “

Suchita suryawanshi
Treasurer
” A Dhulekar at heart and after moving around few places we made Richmond, VA as our home. Its been 12 years now and we love this place. I work in Healthcare Tech industry. Love Music, binge watching, and traveling. Blessed with one daughter. Me and my spouse Vinod we have worked with many EC teams in past and also working on few other social activities. I’m excited to be part of GRMM 2023 Committee as a Treasurer. I truly appreciate this opportunity and look forward to bring memorable events this upcoming year. “

Shriprasad Kadam
Program Director
” I am one of the founder members of GRMM and I have worked on many GRMM EC teams in the past. We are a family of four and have been in Richmond since 2001. I have two daughters. I am a stage actor and have acted in many plays in various GRMM programs. “

Sau Dipali Amlesh Kulkarni
Membership Director
” Born and brought up in Thane and married to Amlesh Kulkarni who is from Pune (Mumbai -Pune – Mumbai thus being my favorite places and movie.) I am a Chartered Accountant by profession and work as Manager Finance With Integration International Inc. Based in Richmond Glen Allen since 2016 and a member of Grmm since 2019. Blessed with a daughter Alisha who is in grade 6th. “

Vaibhavi Ranbhare (aka Priyanka)
Membership Director
” Born in Mumbai, but I raised in Ratnagiri. We came to the USA in 2009, and we have been staying in Richmond since 2015. I am a housewife and I have a son, Atharva, who is currently in the 10th grade. This is my first year with GRMM. I’m looking forward to having a productive year with the GRMM 2023 Commitee as Membership Director. “

Akshay Bhoge
Technical Director
” I am from Nagpur and recently moved to Richmond, Its been a blessing being part of such amazing Marathi family and looking forward to spread same love and joy that I have received. Planning to bring some great fun and memorable year ahead with the amazing EC team this year. “

Sonal Bhosale
Communication Director
” I’m originally from Thane and have moved to Richmond in 2019 from Minnesota. Me and my husband Pratyush both are Software Engineers working at Costar Group and have a lovely dog named Enzo.
I’m very excited to join EC committee and looking forward to make lot of memories. “

Preeti Kamat-Telang
Cultural Director
” Born and brought up in Mumbai, I have lived in Richmond with my spouse Nakul Telang since 2013 and have been a member of GRMM since then. I am an educational scientist by profession and working with VCU. Besides my research work, I am a trained singer, voice artist, kathak dancer, story blogger, and Youtuber. I have been actively working to promote Marathi culture and community on various regional, national, and international platforms. I am also a proud author-publisher of the first ever children’s Marathi audiobook published/produced in North America. As a cultural director of EC, this year I look forward to celebrating the Marathi heritage and legacy of GRMM by sharing more delightful experiences with Marathi people from the greater Richmond area. “

Vrunda Murty Nadgouda
Cultural Director
” I am born and brought up in Pune. My husband Murty and I moved to Richmond in 2007 and settled here. Blessed with two kids !! Currently I am working in Department of Social Services as Business Analyst. I am associated with GRMM from 2013 and also was teacher at GRMM Marathi Shala. This year,I’ll be serving as Cultural Director. I am glad to be part of EC committee and looking forward to have fantastic year ahead!! “