Please mark your calendars for HAF’s Annual Northern California Gala Fundraising Dinner highlighting Hinduism in the Mainstream: Coming of Age!

This year’s dinner will feature influential Hindu American and interfaith leaders, who will highlight the emergence of Hinduism in mainstream American society and the coming of age of the Hindu American community in politics, academia, business, and advocacy.

Speakers

Impacting Education: What Can You Do?
Acharya Arumuganathaswami is the Managing Editor of Hinduism Today magazine, an internationally renowned magazine covering news about Hindus and Hinduism globally.

All Politics is Local
Raj Salwan is a former City of Fremont Councilmember, successful small business owner, husband and proud father of three children. His long track record of community service includes serving as Fremont Planning Commissioner, Chairperson for the Tri-Cities Democratic Forum, Chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Fremont Human Relations Commission, Board of Directors for Adobe Services and Kidango, an organization that helps disadvantaged children, associate member of the Fremont Education Foundation and Citizen Watchdog Committee member at the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

Impacting Change: The Emergence of Hindu American Advocacy
Samir Kalra, Esq., HAF Senior Director and Senior Human Rights Fellow based in the Bay Area, CA, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. He serves as a member of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee and is a member of the American Society of International Law and the South Asian Bar Association.

$25 early bird special until July 31. Prices go up to $51 on August 1, so get your tickets today!  All are welcome to attend.