About
Satrang serves the South Asian LGBTQ community by promoting awareness, acceptance, and empowerment through social, educational, and advocacy-related events. We envision an inclusive and visible community in which South Asian LGBTQ-identified people feel whole and heard.
Satrang Board 2020-21
President
Sasha Pereira
Sasha was born in Bombay, India and left her home and migrated here to pursue a career in Information Technology. She is a proud single parent of two toddlers and is a strong advocate for diversity in the workplace. She is looking forward to raising awareness and promoting equal rights for those who identify themselves with the community.
Development Chair
Aditi Fruitwala
Aditi joined the board in 2016 as the Education & Advocacy Chair. She is excited about organizing events that build connections, understanding, and solidarity across communities.
Outreach Chair
Amrit Kaur
Amrit Kaur is a queer, undocumented, South Asian femme and filmmaker. She hopes to uplift and create spaces for human beings across the globe with her work as a storyteller and fundamentally change the playing field that favors the stories and narratives of those with power and resources.
Vice President / Treasurer
Supriya Bhardwaj
Supriya is a mother, foodie, parent of 5 beautiful puppies, and an avid reader. Through her work with Satrang, she aims to normalize the queer experience on multiple levels such as family dynamics and child rearing
Volunteer Chair
Nathan Singh
Nathan Singh is a first-generation Indo-Fijian American. As a proud LA theatre artist and storyteller, his work is informed by and infused with themes of otherness, queerness, and cultural diasporas. He actively practices self-care, kindness, and is attempting to heal the wounds of generational trauma. Nathan is constantly inspired by the Satrang community.
Membership Chair
Arzeen Kamal
Arzeen Kamal joined the SATRANG board in 2020. He is propelled to grow and connect with LGBTQ+ communities with his love of music and entertainment. He is excited to contribute to SATRANG’s upcoming list of events and experiences.
Our Mission
Satrang is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. No one shall be treated differently, separately, or have any action that directly affects the individual be taken on the basis of race, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.
Our Vision
Satrang serves the South Asian LGBTQ community by promoting awareness, acceptance, and empowerment through social, educational, and advocacy-related events. We envision an inclusive and visible community in which South Asian LGBTQ-identified people feel whole and heard.