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Mohan Katragadda is a core volunteer at heart and goes above and beyond his means in helping out any Telugu Organization. He is specially affiliated to NATS and is impressed with the flagship programs NATS conducts across the United States and India. He is very instrumental person and a key resource in Silicon Andhra ManaBadi initiative and has been conducting ManaBadi cultural events and Telugu Maatalata every year. He is one of the central coordinators for ManaBadi in Southern California.
By profession, he is IT Director at Farmers Insurance Group leading applications groups. When free, he enjoys teaching telugu to kids and spends time with his family. He lives in Cerritos, CA along with his wife Anita Katragadda and two kids, Navya Katragadda and Anish Katragadda.
Ram Koditala has been living in Moorpark, CA since 2008. He landed in the USA, ‘The Land of Opportunities’ in Jun’2003 from Hyderabad, India. He is an IT professional by occupation With his passion to serve Telugu Community in USA, has been associated with many local and national Telugu organizations, not just non-profit but also with religious and academic organizations. In spite of being part of Executive Committee in the leading So Cal Telugu organization, he volunteered to serve at NATS Sambaralu. With his multi-face commitment, playing a vital role for the overall success of Sambaralu event with Banquet, Cultural, Sports Committees and key contributor for many cultural performances.
He lives with his wife Shirisha, son Rohan, and daughter Rithika. He loves travels, volunteer work and watching movies.
Srinivas Yarlagadda is a Software Engineer by profession, has been living in Southern California for the past 11 years. He has a great interest for Telugu community and is actively involved in many local Telugu events for more than 5 years. He also encourages his kids to actively involve in local Telugu events. He lives with his wife Srikala Cherukuri and two lovely kids, Sriyansh Yarlagadda & Srianya Yarlagadda. He is honored to be part of the great Telugu community.
Ramakrishna Reddy Seelam has been living in Irvine, CA since 2009. He migrated to USA on 2000 from Khammam district, AP, India. He is an IT professional by occupation.Seelam is actively involved in Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh(HSS) since 2006 and has been leading one Irvine Shakha from 2009.HSS is a voluntary, non-profit, social and cultural organization. Sangh, as the organization is popularly known, aims to organize the Hindu community in order to preserve, practice and promote Hindu ideals and values.
He joined NATS to serve the Telugu community across North America and in India through various platforms. His bi-cultural background and focus on community collaboration has led him to participate in many volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. Currently he is helping volunteer needs for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.
He lives with his wife Rajeswari Seelam, daughter Bhavana Seelam, and son Santosh Seelam. He loves sports, volunteer work.Mr. Seelam received his Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Kakatiya University, India.
Ravi Mannava is an IT professional living in Cerritos since 2013. His nativity is from Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh and he migrated to United Stated in the year 2004. Since then he is involved in lots of Telugu community activities in various occasions.
He joined NATS to serve the Telugu community in a better way across North America. Ravi about NATS in his own words “NATS is a precious gift for all the Telugu people not just limited to North America only, as its community services are reaching Telugu people across countries. I am proud to be part of such a dedicated service oriented organization, which always opens new and better ways of serving Telugu People and community”. Currently Ravi is helping volunteer needs for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.
He lives with his wife Anuradha Srinivasan, son Rishikath Mannava and daughter Aditi Mannava. He loves sports, travel, dance, photography and serving community.
Venu Reddy Katkuri migrated to USA from Suryapet (Nalgonda district), Telangana in 2005. He awarded Masters in Software Engineering from Stratford University, USA and working as a Software Professional now. He has been living in Southern California since 2006. He is staying with his spouse Rohini Nallamada, daughter Saanvi Katkuri.
He has been actively involving in various Telugu organizations (TDF, TASC, NATA, ATA and NATS) in USA and India to serve the Telugu community in all possible manners. He has organized few events very well during his college days and now also. He is friendlier with everybody and having effective leadership and management skills. He has joined NATS to extend his support to the Telugu community. He is doing volunteer work for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.
He is enjoying life with watching movies, volunteer work, learning new technologies, involving in politics and Get2gothers with friends & family.
Somesh Anne has been living in Simi Valley, CA since 1999. He migrated to USA in 1998 from Hyderabad, AP, India. He is an IT professional by occupation.
He joined NATS to serve the Telugu community across North America and in India through various platforms. His bi-cultural background and focus on community collaboration has led him to participate in many volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. Currently he is helping volunteer needs for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.
He lives with his wife Sri Anne, daughter Sahasra Anne, and son Sagar Anne. He loves volunteer work and spending time with family and friends.
Srikala Cherukuri is a Software Engineer by profession, has been living in Southern California for the past 11 years. She has a great interest for Telugu community and is actively involved in many local Telugu events for more than 5 years. She also encourages her kids to actively involve in local Telugu events. She lives with her husband Srinivas Yarlagadda and two lovely kids Sriyansh Yarlagadda & Srianya Yarlagadda. She is honored to be part of the great Telugu community.
Raj Kode is a Manabadi Teacher and volunteers in 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.He actively involves & participates in Telugu oriented culture/events. He is a Oracle ERP Implementation Specialist by profession.
He is married and living with his wife Sravani Kode and daughters Shreshta Gowri and Shraddha Gowri Kode. He likes playing cricket, chess, walking, running, watching movies and meeting friends in his free time.
Traditional name and modern thinking is who Saraswathi Sama is. Born and raised in Hyderabad, further educated in England, she immigrated to California after getting married in 2011. She is a Software Engineer by training and works as a Medical Device Engineer.
With an interest in community service, she joined NATS to meet other like minded Telugu people in the region. When not working, she enjoys watching movies, interior designing and adventurous sports.
Anuradha Srinivasan is an IT professional living in Cerritos since 2013. Her nativity is from Hyderabad, Telangana and she migrated to United Stated in the year 2005. Since then she is involved in lots of Telugu community activities in various occasions.
She joined NATS to serve the Telugu community in a better way across North America. Anu about NATS in her own words “NATS is a precious gift for all the Telugu people not just limited to North America only, as its community services are reaching Telugu people across countries. I am proud to be part of such a dedicated service oriented organization, which always opens new and better ways of serving Telugu People and community”. Currently Ravi is helping volunteer needs for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.
She lives with her husband Ravi Mannava, son Rishikath Mannava and daughter Aditi Mannava. She loves sports, travel, dance and serving community.
Jyothi Kolluri has been living with her family in California from 2005. She is from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh.Her passion to serve the community has encouraged her to join NATS family. She aspires to be an exemplary role model to her children by involving herself in social activities. She enjoys working with friends and gain knowledge in her work.
She is been inspired by prominent and remarkable women to lead responsible roles in her voluntary services.At present she is volunteering as chairperson for decoration committee in NATS 2015 sambaralu event.
Suba Subramanian currently resides in sunny Southern California with her husband, Rajesh and two kids, Amit & Pallavi. She moved to the United States in 1998 and lived in the East coast till 2002.
She is originally from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She has a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Bharathiar University, CBE. Suba says that growing up in a culturally diverse place has given her a deep appreciation for the various cultures and beliefs.
With the encouragement and support of her husband she is able to involve herself in numerous social organizations & activities. She is currently the General Secretary for the nonprofit organization - India Association of Inland Empire She was introduced to NATS by her fun loving and socially conscious friends in the beautiful city of Eastvale a few years back. They welcomed her and made her a part of their extended Telugu family...By volunteering for NATS 2015 Sambaralu mega event she says she is looking forward to grow from the experience, be a positive influence for her kids and overall have an exciting, gratifying and enjoyable experience!!!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world....." - Mahatma Gandhi
Anitha Kellampalli has been living in Eastvale for the past 10 years with her husband and kids.
She is a proud volunteer on behalf of NATS who applauds the organization's efforts to assist all aspects of society. With extremely helpful features such as career counseling and help line, NATS extends its resources to elderly and young. She hopes to continue serving the community by raising awareness about these resources so that members across the nation understand they have an helpful shoulder to lean on in times of need. She is especially excited for the new youths division of community service as her daughter will be soon joining her in their mission to aid the community.She has been a volunteer in food and blood drives and decoration committee for NATS sambaralu 2015.
Usha Bandaru has been living in Eastvale CA, with her husband, Ramesh Bandaru and 2 daughters, Siri and Sruti. She came to United States in 1995. Lived in Ohio and moved to CA in 2005. She is originally from West Godavari Dist but born and brought up in West Bengal, (IIT Kharagpur). Growing up in a multicultural society has always helped her embrace the diversity and yet present her own telugu identity- be it, a member of Telugu Association in Kharagpur in her childhood, supporting her husband when he was the president of Telugu Association of Central Ohio in 1998 or currently helping volunteer needs for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event.
Mrs. Rajalaxmi Chilukuri, a resident of Walnut California is a Telugu Pandit, holding a MA - Telugu literature degree from Osmania University. She has worked as a Telugu lecturer in Hyderabad, before relocating to USA in 2004. She has been living in California since 2007 and has been actively involved in scouting events for the past 5 years. Apart from being a Girl Scout Leader for the past five years, she also is certified in medical billing and coding. She also enjoys spending time with her son, AbinavTeja and daughter SriSai Savarni. She has been actively involved in volunteering for NATS and is an active member in the decoration, literature, sports and fashion show teams for the 2015 NATS Sambaralu. In her free time she also enjoys, cooking, creating handicrafts, fruit carving and teaching Telugu.
Sravani Kode has been living in Los Angeles, CA since 2007. She migrated to USA in2001 from Hyderabad, AP-India. She is a Bio/Pharmaceutical by occupation. She joined NATS to serve the Telugu community across North America and in India through various platforms. Her bi-cultural background and focus on community collaboration has led her to participate in many volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles.
She is also helping Telugu community by teaching in Manabadi since 2013. Currently she is helping volunteer needs for 2015 NATS Sambaralu event. She loves Creativity, Interior designing, Cooking and Event coordinator.
She lives with her husband Nagaraja Kode, daughters Shreshta Kode, and Shraddha Kode. Mrs. Sravani Kode received her Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from IIT, Chicago, USA and Master’s degree in Chemistry from OU, Hyderabad, AP-India.
Rekha Nadendla has been living in Eastvale, CA for three years She has been involved with NATS over two years and continues to appreciate the effect the wonderful organization has had on her and her family. She says ,"Sometimes I forget that India is so far away due to being surrounded by my culture and those who care for me constantly. Joining NATS has strengthened my connection with India". Rekha hopes to help promote Indian culture by raising awareness and helping to conduct Cultural Events. In addition, she is glad that she can use her passion for community Service to help make an impact on future generation allowing them to further discover their National Identity.
She has been volunteering for Decoration Committee for NATS Sambaralu 2015.
Uday Bonthu has been living in the valley since 1999 and has been working in the IT industry for 17 years. He volunteers his spare time to the telugu community and is a proud supporter of NATS. He is currently helping with Sambaralu food related tasks. Outside of his volunteering activities, he enjoys gardening, photography and hiking.
