FACT SHEET
NETWORK OF INDIAN PROFESSIONALS (NETIP) ATLANTA

Background:

Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) Atlanta is a not-for-profit organization that fosters the growth and development of professionals of South Asian descent through professional development, networking and social channels. NetIP serves the greater Atlanta community through a variety of community projects and partnerships.

Membership:

NetIP Atlanta members are from a variety of backgrounds and are active members of the Atlanta professional and social communities. The organization ended 2003 with 400 members and as of May 2004 is composed of 330 members.

2004 Board:

Ashish Mistry, President
Lakshmi Challa, Vice President
Devan Udeshi, Treasurer
Monica Sanghvi, Secretary
Deven Shah, Chair of Professional Development
Renita Jain, Chair of Community Service
Vikas Ahuja, Chair of Social Development
Anusha Patel, Chair of Member Communications
Kavita Manek, Chair of Public Relations

Events:

The following are some examples NetIP Atlanta’s initiatives:
*Business card exchanges
*Political education events such as a Politics 101 Seminar
*Community service events proceeding local organizations such as Raksha
*Business and law school forums
*Monthly networking events
*Participation in the Festival of India community event
*Annual gala in November

Additional
Information:

Additional information on NetIP Atlanta can be found at
www.netipatlanta.org.

Media Inquiries:

Please contact Kavita Manek, kmanek@netipatlanta.org or 404.547.8992.