Central Executive Committee

ANTA Central Executive Committee (CEC) consists of Executive Officers, Members, Immediate Past President, and Chapter Presidents representing each affiliated Chapter. The Executive Committee formulates policies, plans, and implements the programs and activities to achieve the objectives of the Association. The CEC reviews any proposal and makes the final decision in this regard.

Below are the members of the Central Executive Committee and Board Members for the year 2024-2026. Meet Our Dynamic Team!

  • Dr. Mridula Gupta

    Dr. Mridula Gupta (Immediate Past President)

    Dr. Mridula Gupta is from Biratnagar, Nepal, and resides in Columbus, Ohio for the past 19 years. She completed her Masters and Ph.D. in the USA. She currently serves for the State of Ohio as an Environmental Specialist.

    She served as the president of ANTA serving in 2022-2024.

    As a Life Member of ANTA, she also served as an Advisor in ANTA for her 2020-2022 tenure. On a local level, she is an active member of the Columbus Ohio Nepali Association. She is an ardent supporter of culture and traditions. She has organized and hosted several cultural events like Dashain, Teej, Holi, annual picnics, and Holi for Columbus Nepali Community.

  • Sunaina Chaudhary

    Sunaina Chaudhary (Vice President - International)

    Mrs. Sunaina Chaudhary, originally from Rajbiraj, Nepal, is a banker currently residing in Austin, TX. She earned her MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology. She grew up watching her father involved in community service and she draws her inspiration from her father to further follow his footsteps.

    A proud mother of a seven-year-old daughter, she cherishes creating lifelong memories with her family. In 2020-2021, she served as a Central Executive Committee member of ANTA, and she takes great pride in the organization's contributions to the community over the years.

  • Prabhat K Jha

    Prabhat K Jha (General Secretary)

    Prabhat Jha is ANTA’s Vice President (International). A native of Suga-4, Jaleshwar, Mahottari, he did his MBA from the University of Pune and received his MS in Data Science/Analytics at Northeastern University in 2019. He currently works at Cummins.

    Mr. Jha is passionate about social issues and brings a dynamic and frank view to the team and has been a solid supporter of ANTA. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  • Santosh Sah (Treasurer)

    Santosh Sah, a native of Meghraul, Mahottari, Nepal, is a highly skilled accounting professional. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Harikhetan Multiple Campus Birgunj, Nepal, and furthered his education with a Master's degree in accounting from Rutgers University, USA.

    With a wealth of experience acquired from diverse roles in multiple CPA firms, Santosh currently serves as an auditor in a renowned Public Accounting firm. His expertise also extends to professional tax preparation, holding a valuable license in the field.

    Santosh's multifaceted skill set, academic background, and professional experience make him an asset in the realm of accounting, ensuring precision and compliance in financial matters.

  • Diwakar Jaiswal (Joint Treasurer)

    Diwakar Jaiswal (Joint Treasurer)

    Mr. Diwakar Jaiswal is from Kapilvastu, Nepal, staying in Morrisville, NC for the last 8 years. He is working as Sr. Business System Analyst in a Major Insurance company in the State of Florida. Mr. Jaiswal completed his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from India and moved to the US after completion.

    Mr. Jaiswal is a life Member of ANTA and currently serving as a Board Member. He is passionate about social causes, offers an unique perspective to the organization, and has persistently supported our organization ANTA.

  • Sushmita Mishra

    Sushmita Mishra (Spokesperson)

    Sushmita Mishra is originally from Kapilvastu, Nepal. She is currently residing in Dublin, Ohio with her parents and two brothers. She is a District Substitute Teacher for Dublin City Schools.

    Sushmita has been involved in the Nepali community as a leader and volunteer for a non-profit organization called Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh. She has learned the art of Sewa and given to the community to promote, preserve and protect our Nepali culture. She has been part of this journey since childhood.

    She is committed to be a part of ANTA as the Spokesperson and is excited to learn more about the Teraian Nepali culture by integrating and empowering every member of the community.

  • Ruby Dev (Chief Technology Officer)

    Mrs. Ruby Dev is a Software Engineer and currently living in Los Angeles, CA, originally from Kathmandu, Nepal. She has completed her B.Tech degree from NIT Rourkela and MBA from Bangalore. She also worked as HR Coordinator for Epsilon, India before coming to the US where she worked with the company’s CSR team in making a positive difference in community’s life through various outreach programs.

    She is a proud mom of a 2 year old and loves creating life-long memories and celebrating life with her. She has been representing ANTA as a CTO for over 3 years and is very proud of the work that ANTA has done over the years for the betterment of the community.

  • Pratibha Karn (Board Member)

    Pratibha Karn (Board Member)

    Pratibha Karn was born and brought up in the ancient and sacred city of Janakpur Dham. She did her BCA from Kathmandu University and later moved to India for higher studies. She did MBA in finance from Pune University, where She was also awarded the best student of the year for both her academic years there. She has worked in organizations in various technological, finance and managerial positions.

    In personal life, she is a married and loving mother of a Son. Even after being away from Mithila, her values are deeply rooted in Maithili culture. She's determined to invest her time and efforts for the betterment of Mithila and spread the word about the great Maithili culture.