President & Secretary
Vishwa Patel
President
Nursing, 4th Year
Fav festival: Navratri
Hi everyone! I’m Vishwa, a final-year Honours Nursing student. When I’m not at the CVICU, I’m usually baking muffins, binge-watching Bridgerton, diving into my latest book find, or enjoying a round of garba! I’m a proud GT fan, and I love exploring new hobbies – my latest obsession is bouldering and Lego flowers. This semester, my goal is to organize multiple events that bring together Indian students and students from all cultures, creating a space for connection and celebration!
Dhruv Tailor
Secretary
Arts, 3rd Year
Fav festival: Navratri
Hey everyone, I’m Dhruv Tailor, a 3rd-year Arts student. When I’m not studying, I’m either watching or playing cricket (yes, I’m an RCB fan—no judgment!). You’ll usually find me at the big Tim’s in CAB, so feel free to stop by and chat! Oh, and I absolutely love playing garba—this photo is from one of my favorite garba events. Excited to help organize and be part of amazing events with you all this year!
Communications Team
Shlok Patel
CO-VP Communications
Computer Science, 3rd year
Fav festival: Navratri
Hi everyone! I’m Shlok, a third-year Computing Science student specializing in AI. When I'm not immersed in the world of algorithms, you can find me whipping up delicious Indian dishes or diving into the latest AI articles or in a gym 🏋️. I’m a huge cricket fan (especially RCB – it’s not just a team, it’s an emotion! 🥹). In my downtime, I love binge-watching and my most fav ones until now are Stranger Things, Money Heist, and Suits. I'm excited to be part of INDSA and can’t wait to meet all of you at our upcoming events! :)
Aditi Singh
CO-VP Communications
Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Year
Fav Festival: Holi
Hey everyone! I’m Aditi. You’ll probably see me in the mec e building, but when I’m not working, I enjoy photography, listening to the future, PartyNextDoor, or 2000s Hindi songs on repeat, and rewatching classics like 3 Idiots and Phir Hera Pheri. My all time favorite shows are Modern Family and Suits. I’m into tennis, badminton, and basketball, so I am always down for a match. I love meeting new people, so feel free to say hi if you see me around campus! :)
Jessica Preet
ED Communications
Biochemistry, 1st year
Fav Festival: Christmas
Hey guys! I’m Jessica and I’m in my 1st year of Biochemistry. I’m from Delhi NCR and I’m excited to be a part of INDSA this term. I love embracing my culture through dancing, singing, theatre or even listening to bollywood songs. I adore wearing Indian clothes and jewellery (would opt desi-core anyday <3). My favourite show would be How I met your mother (I love Barney). I’m too indecisive to pick one spot on campus so you’ll often just find me running around. Don’t hesitate to dm- I’d love to find a new yap buddy :)
Siddh Patel
ED Communications
Software Engineering, 2nd year
Fav festival: Navratri
Hello everyone! I'm Siddh, Currently in my second year of software engineering. I am a huge cricket fan (GT all the way), I play competitively in edmonton. I'm always eager to learn new things and challenge myself. You can usually find me in Cameron library, please come say hi, I would love to meet everyone. I look forward to seeing the future of INDSA and being a part of the team.
Finance Team
Bhumil Patel
CO-VP Finance
Computer Science, 1st Year
Fav festival: Diwali
Hi, I'm Bhumil, and I’m someone who loves challenging myself and stepping out of my comfort zone. I’m passionate about playing cricket, staying active through workouts, and deepening my understanding of money and finance. Whether it’s pushing my limits on the field or learning new skills, I’m always striving for growth.
Arsh Khan
CO-VP Finance
Finance, 2nd Year
Fav Festival: Christmas
Hey everyone! I’m Arsh, a 2nd year finance student.. I love football way too much and I’m a Manchester United supporter. I also love hitting the gym everyday and listening to hip-hop and rap while doing so. I like to think of myself as a culinary enthusiast who loves cooking as much as eating different types of food with my favourite cuisine being Italian and Japanese. I am looking forward to helping the INDSA plan exciting stuff for you guys :)
Media Team
Kempes Pandey
CO-VP Media
Computer Science, 3rd Year
Fav Festival: Diwali
Whats good everyone! My name is Kempes, and I love to workout, read, and create content. My goal with joining the INDSA is to show the world how beautiful and fun Indian culture can be, as well as creating a genuine sense of community between all my desi brothers and sisters! If you’ve read this far, I highly encourage you to come to some of our events to feel how warm and welcoming we are! Don’t be afraid to say hi to me either!
Ujjawal Singh
CO-VP Media
Computer Science, 2nd year
Fav Festival: Holi
Hey everyone! I’m Ujjawal, a second-year Computing Science student who loves karting, photography, and spontaneous adventures. When I’m not tackling assignments, I’m out exploring or making last-minute plans. A huge F1 fan, I can rewatch Invincible endlessly. Feel free to say hi—whether it’s about an adventure or a great conversation, I’m always up for something new. Excited to bring you amazing content from INDSA this year! Also, I can cook. People love my paneer bhurji!
External Team
Mihir Panchani
CO-VP External
Psychology, 4th Year
Fav festival: Diwali
Hello there, I’m Mihir. I am a fourth-year psychology major at the university. When I’m not busy with coursework, you can find me playing pool, competing for coupon prizes at Dewey’s trivia nights, or watching MMA and Formula 1. I like staying active too, whether it’s trail running in the summer or hitting the gym whenever I can. I’m really excited to help organize events where we can all come together, have an amazing time, and create memories that we’ll cherish for years to come!
Pahulpreet Kaur
CO-VP External
Electrical Engineering, 3rd Year
Fav festival: Holi/Diwali
Hi everyone! I’m Pahul, a 3rd-year Electrical Engineering student. When I’m not busy with studies, you’ll find me binge-watching TV shows, getting lost in a good book, exploring scenic walking routes with friends, soaking up the sun in River Valley, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen (though not all of them turn out as planned!) I love bringing people together and am excited to organize events that create meaningful connections within our community. Looking forward to an incredible year filled with exciting events!
Events Team
Chirooth Girigowda
CO-VP Events
Comp Science, 4th Year
Fav festival: Ugadi
Hi, I'm Chirooth, I’m a final-year computer science honors student at the University of Alberta. I love learning, hip hop music, meeting new people, and engaging in deep conversations about religions and cultures. Born and raised in Bangalore, I'm a lifelong RCB supporter, and I'm excited to blend the rich traditions of my upbringing with my experiences at INDSA.
Ansh Patel
CO-VP Events
Materials Engineering, 3rd Year
Fav festival: Diwali
Hi everyone! I’m Ansh, your VP Events for INDSA at the University of Alberta. As an engineering student and aspiring entrepreneur, I love problem-solving, finance, and business strategy. Deeply connected to my Hindu roots, I cherish traditions while embracing new experiences in Canada. Outside academics and event planning, I enjoy badminton, cricket, hiking, and riding sports bikes. Let’s make this year unforgettable for INDSA—feel free to reach out anytime!
Diya Patel
ED Events
Molecular Biology, 2nd year
Fav festival: Diwali
Hi everyone! I’m Diya and currently I am in my second year of Molecular Biology. Whenever I'm not buried in assignments or studying for midterms, I like to relax by crocheting or rewatching some of my fav movies/shows (rewatching Modern Family for the 4th time). I also love to listen to music, some of my fav artists are Radiohead and beabadoobee. I'm excited to be apart of INDSA this year and If you ever see me on campus, feel free to say hi! :)
Mannat Chaudhary
ED Events
Computer Science, 1st year
Fav Festival : Diwali
Hey everyone! I’m Mannat, a first-year computer science student with a passion for creativity and connection. When I’m not diving into my jobs or coursework, I often enjoy sketching or ink arts. I love meeting new people, learning about different cultures, and expanding my knowledge in any way I can. You’ll often find me in CAB near Tims or in SUB, so if you ever see me, don’t hesitate to say hi — I’d love to chat!