MEET THE FAMILY
jAZBA BOARD 2025-2026
Riya bharti
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Riya is a senior majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. She is thrilled to be a part of an organization that provides such a positive impact on the world by supporting the wellbeing of South Asian women with WIN. Along with that, she looks forward to showcasing and embracing South Asian culture in the 12th year of Jazba!
kanya karthic
SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
Kanya is a sophomore majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems. She is excited to continue contributing to Jazba’s mission of raising awareness for Women In Need while celebrating and sharing South Asian culture with the Twin Cities community. Kanya looks forward to working with an incredible board and meeting everyone for year 12!
Sanket deshpande
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Sanket is a junior majoring in Economics and Political Science. He is super excited to be a part of a community that is relentlessly focused on philanthropy through the arts. He is looking forward to collaborating with the Twin Cities community and dancers from all over the country to make for another invaluable Jazba. Additionally, he feels deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with Women In Need and truly make a difference across the world.
pratyush tyagi
LIAISON & VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR
Pratyush is a junior majoring in Finance. He’s excited to make an impact with Women in Need and strengthen the partnership through Jazba while working closely with the board to make Year 12 another successful show.
arkhya arikkath
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Arkhya is a sophomore majoring in Marketing. She’s thrilled to be part of WIN’s inspiring mission and to contribute to its 25th year of empowering women. She’s also looking forward to Jazba weekend to watch all the incredible performances from across the country while working with the board to make Year 12 amazing!
aditya vibhakar
HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR
Adi is a Junior studying Business Economics and Management. He is extremely excited to be part of Jazba to help raise even more awareness and support for Women In Need. As well as showcase South Asian culture at the U with teams from across the nation!
palomi desai
RISK MANAGEMENT & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Palomi is a sophomore majoring in Finance and MIS, and is excited to raise awareness for Women In Need and make meaningful impacts across the world. She looks forward to meeting all the teams coming across the nation and celebrating South Asian culture!
swati menon
CO-CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Swati is a freshman majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development. She’s excited to be a part of Jazba and to work with WIN in supporting women through empowerment and community. She’s also looking forward to promoting South Asian culture in the Twin Cities area!
saanvi byrapuneni
AT-LARGE MEMBER
Saanvi is a freshman majoring in Biochemistry. She is excited to raise awareness for Women in Need and celebrate South Asian culture. She is also looking forward to working alongside the board for a successful show!
rayaan rana
AT-LARGE MEMBER
Rayaan is a freshman honors student majoring in human physiology, and is thrilled to be assisting directly in making an impact with Women in Need. He can’t wait to meet dancers representing South Asian culture all across the nation!