Meet Our President
Namaste! I’m Dhirendra Pratap Singh, better known to friends and colleagues as DP . I am an IT professional working in Commodities Trading and Risk Management space. While my roots are in Prayagraj, I've proudly called the Twin Cities my home for the past 14 years. Deeply committed to community service, I'm passionate about fostering strong, inclusive communities with a particular focus on kids & youth development. A fervent tech enthusiast with an unwavering love for sports, I reside in Eden Prairie alongside my beloved wife Jaya, our daughter Aarushi, and our son Rishit.
Meet Aman, Our Treasurer
I am a true Haryanvi working in the financial industry and living in Plymouth for last 4 years with my better half Veny and two kids – Madhav & Eashav. I cherish and aspire to give back to the community, especially kids by exhibiting hard work and care.
Meet Ranu Priya, MNHA Secretary
Namaste! My name is Ranu Priya and I’m proud to serve on the Board of MNHA. I’m a part-time IT professional and a full-time mom to two wonderful kids. Our family made Minnesota home in 2013, and since then, I’ve been passionate about staying connected to our roots and sharing the richness of Hindi language and culture with the community. I’m dedicated to promoting Hindi through meaningful events, educational initiatives, and cultural celebrations. I look forward to working together to strengthen our shared heritage and bring the community closer through the beauty of the Hindi language.
Meet Sushma Mishra
A proud native of Lucknow, and a current resident of Eden Prairie, I am a mother of two with a heartfelt passion for community and cultural preservation. I am dedicated to teaching Hindi to children, helping them connect with their roots, and love organizing events that celebrate our festivals and showcase the diverse cultural traditions of India.
Meet Asheesh Katiyar
An IT S/W professional (Retail, hospitality & health insurance domain) family from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. I am in Eden Prairie, MN for the last 4 years. I enjoy immersing myself with entertainment like latest movies. However, I also like the “old is gold” side of things, I find myself indulging in botany and taking nature walks. The want for helping out others has always been deeply engraved within me. I like to not only be surrounded by people with an upbeat ambiance, but spread it through myself as well. I live with my wife Latesh along with my two sons Ayush & Amitesh.
Meet Ashutosh Dogra
Namaste. I trace my roots to Himachal Pradesh in India and made Minnesota my home in 2005.
I am an IT professional working with an utility company.
I live in Chanhassen with, wife Ruchika Dogra and two Teenage kids, Arunabh and Arya.
Meet Mayankita Sharma
I am Mayankita Jamwal Sharma. Born and brought up in Delhi, with roots in Himachal Pradesh, I am an educator with qualifications in NTT, B.Ed, and M.Com, and experience in elementary education. Hindi has a special place in my heart, and I deeply enjoy teaching and sharing the beauty of the language with children. In 2024, I moved to the United States with my husband, Mohit Sharma, and our son, Maulik. Teaching and child development have always been my passion, and I am dedicated to inspiring and guiding young minds through education and language.