Relevant and Recent KOA Leadership Matters | 100 Day Plan
Namaskar 🙏
I’d like to begin by expressing my heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming support I’ve received. As the saying goes, "it takes a village," and I’m fortunate to bring both my corporate and volunteering experience, along with the support of dedicated volunteers and advisors across our community. Many of you may wonder if I’m ready to lead KOA from Day 1. Achieving a strong start requires recent, relevant KOA leadership experience and a record of success.
With humility, I present the following as the strongest case why you should vote me to serve as your next KOA President:
- Extensive KOA Leadership the Past 5 Years
- Testimonials and Nominations from Past KOA Leadership
- Uphaar’s First 100 Day Plan
EXTENSIVE KOA LEADERSHIP IN THE PAST 5 YEARS:
KOA Administration
- KOA Board Member for the past 5 years
- Zone 9 Director & SF Bay Area Chapter President - Serving 3rd term since 2020
- 2 KOA President’s Awards -
- 2020 by Dr. Shakun Malik for conceptualizing and leading 1st Virtual Camp Camp
- 2021 by Dr Archana Kokroo for my contribution toward COVID relief during 2nd wave in India
KOA Event Management
- 25+ Major Zonal Events & National Camps (West Coast & Virtual Camps)
- 50+ Engagement Virtual Sessions for Kids and Adults during COVID
KOA Growth and Engagement
- Manage largest zonal membership (Zone 9)
- New chapter established in Seattle in 2024
KOA Technology
- Built KOA's COVID Portal which helped raise and provide transparency for funds worth half a million USD in donations.
- Launched KOA YouTube Channel
- Advocated Successfully for US-based Jantari
- Kashmiri Poet and Playwright
TESTIMONIALS & NOMINATIONS FROM PAST KOA LEADERSHIP
I offer my sincere pranaam and gratitude to everyone who has nominated and endorsed me, including former KOA leaders who have graciously shared their guidance and insights. I am truly grateful for the relationships we are building as we create a strong, unified team, ready to collaborate effectively.
Sunil Dhar - Past KOA Canada Director, 1988-1990 & SF Bay Area Chapter President, 1998-2000
Abhinav Raina - Past Zone 7 Director, 2020-2022
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST KOA LEADERSHIP ALSO INCLUDES:
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100 DAY PLAN
I’m focused on ensuring a smooth transition and swift progress on KOA’s key projects. Here are the main points of my 100-Day:
Foundational Operating Structure
- Sub-teams / expanded teams for new initiatives and existing programs with clear charter.
- Establish goals and success metrics for each initiative.
- Operating structure to turn it into a true bottoms-up organization with youth embedded into these programs.
Review Membership Structure
- Membership drive
- Review membership tiers and benefits
IT Initiatives Needing Immediate Attention
- Revamp of KOA website
- Membership data quality
- Ease of payments (membership dues and donations)
Review and Refresh Communication Strategy and Channels
- Review and revise moderation for FB and Email groups
- Establish townhall for regular communication
As we approach the final countdown to this election, I want to thank each of you staying engaged and I am confident that you’ll make an informed and thoughtful decision.
Orzuv,
Uphaar