Ms. Shah's contributions have made a significant impact on society, and her tireless efforts have been felt by many. She has worked diligently at Saheli, Burlington Rotary, and founded FISCO, which aims to improve the lives of our seniors. Her selfless service, vision, and leadership have inspired countless individuals and advanced the field of social work in many ways. Ms. Shah has recently been honored by the President's Volunteer Service Award for her 25 years of selfless service.

​Mita Patel is a multi-talented woman who moved to Boston 40 years ago after completing her B.Com in Business Administration and Management, General, and her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Taxation. She has been an active supporter of the Indian community in Boston and has made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of Indians in the area and on a national level. Mita has been involved with the Patidar Samaj of New England for many years, serving as President and wearing many other hats. She has also been active with the Federation of Gujarati Association (FOGANA) for almost 30 years, hosting regional and national garba competitions and currently serving as the Judging Chair for FOGANA North America. Additionally, Mita is a lover of classical Indian music and has supported numerous visiting musicians.

Pushpa Shah, is a retired nursing graduate from Manhattan College, NY. After graduation she advanced to obtain various specializations in her field. At Newton Wellesley Hospital she worked as RN in various departments, mentored new nurses and assisted other nurses with challenging tasks. As a Director at FISCO since 2010,  she helps plan & execute various activities for seniors to live a secure, respected, and healthy life. Ms. Shah's passion for art, craft, and diverse experiences has contributed to the community.

As a skilled financial expert, Rakshit Mazumdar possess leadership abilities and practical experience in various financial operations such as banking, accounting, commissions, and auditing. Additionally, he has been an active member of Chinmaya Mission for the past years and have served its Executive Committee. Rakshit Mazumdar has also held several positions in the Executive Committee of FISCO for over a decade. His passion for giving back to the community is driven from the desire to reciprocate the support he has received.

Kirit K Shah, originally from Vaso, Gujarat, his Master's in at Gujarat University before moving the USA in 1980. He has since been residing in Burlington, MA and has worked in various finance and accounting departments in the healthcare industry, pharmacy companies, and tax departments. Kirit & his family are devoted volunteers at Haveli-VYO Boston-Lowell MA, where he has served as a treasurer for the past 13 years. Kirit loves sports especially cricket & football.

Nimisha Divatia is originally from Ahmedabad, India, and immigrated to the United States over four decades ago after getting married. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, and Auditing, and has built a lifelong career in various sectors related to accounting and finance—including banking, mutual funds, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations—before retiring. For ten years, Nimisha served as a volunteer interpreter at Beth Israel Hospital, assisting senior patients who spoke Gujarati and Hindi and needed help navigating medical appointments in English. She is also an active volunteer at a Hindu temple in Holbrook, Massachusetts, where she has contributed her expertise by managing their accounting records.

Paresha Jhaveri, the first member of FISCO, has been making significant contributions to the Indian community through various channels. Prior to relocating to the USA in 2000, she worked as a Cash Officer at The State Bank of Baroda. With her extensive experience in finance and banking, Paresha has been an invaluable member of the FISCO team.

Arpana Shah is a retired physician, a proud mother of two intelligent and loving children, and a devoted grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. Originally from Ahmedabad, India, she earned her M.D. in obstetrics and gynecology before immigrating to the United States in January 1970. She completed her post-graduate residency retraining in Boston and became Board Certified in OB/GYN. For 25 years, she ran a successful private practice at Beverly Hospital, retiring in 2008. Since retiring, Arpana has pursued her deep interest in spirituality. She has studied Sanskrit and is currently engaged in exploring spiritual texts. She has a deep love for nature and a strong commitment to social service. She cherishes the time she spent caring for her grandchildren when they were young and continues to enjoy working in her backyard. Arpana Shah believes in living a simple, healthy lifestyle and feels grateful for the opportunity to serve at FISCO.

Maneesha Kamerkar was born in Mumbai, India, where she trained in physical therapy at G.S. Medical College and earned her PT degree from Mumbai University. She began her professional career at Messina Hospital in Mumbai before immigrating to the United States in 1977. In the U.S., she worked as a physical therapist at UMass Hospital until taking early retirement in 2015 to welcome the birth of her first grandchild. Now a proud grandmother of three, she frequently travels to California to spend time with them and lend a helping hand. Maneesha Kamerkar is an active member of the India Society of Worcester and The FISCO, where she enjoys contributing to community activities. Her hobbies include gardening, knitting, traveling, solving sudoku puzzles, and helping friends. She especially loves collaborating on creative projects with her grandchildren, including sewing, knitting, and various art activities.

Sandhya Patel was born in India and moved to the USA in 2000. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician at UMass Memorial until my retirement and hold a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education degree. Sandhya is an active member of FISCO, VFS, and ISW. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, making new friends, traveling, sports, and recently, photography

Ram Bhatt is a retired software architect with a Master of Science in Industrial Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He enjoys a wide range of interests and hobbies, including financial coaching, playing the dholak, singing bhajans and Bollywood karaoke, dancing, nature walks, and practicing yoga. Ram is deeply engaged in community service and has volunteered with several nonprofit organizations such as the Groton Sai Temple, Chinmaya Maruti Temple, and currently, FISCO. He is also an active member of a local Ramayan Mandali, which has presented Sunder Kand and Ramayan Samapan programs at various temples in the area. With a strong academic foundation in economics and finance from graduate school, Ram is particularly passionate about promoting financial literacy. In 2018, he founded a private WhatsApp group called Financial Literacy to share investment knowledge and financial insights. The group now includes around 150 members, primarily composed of his friends and fellow community volunteers.

Kirit (KD) Patel has long been dedicated to building community and helping others. Originally from Bombay (Mumbai), India, he moved to the United States in 1985 and built a successful engineering career spanning more than 40 years before retiring. A lifelong learner who considers himself a “student of life,” Kirit has always believed in lending a helping hand to family, friends, and neighbors. He has volunteered for many years at the Satsang Center in Woburn and has organized community events such as Diwali Milan celebrations and summer picnics since 2004. In his free time, he enjoys walking, hiking, driving, and working on handyman projects. Kirit is a proud husband, father, and grandfather of four and looking forward to continuing to serve and connect with the community.

Rupa Shah is from Mumbai, India, and migrated to the US 52 years ago. She holds a B.Sc. in Nutrition. Rupa retired as a bank officer after 40 years of service. She has two daughters and four lovely granddaughters. She loves dancing and has performed and choreographed Indian folk dances in Mumbai and in the US. She has been part of Gurjar Association and FOGANA- Federation of Gujarati Associations and has been a judge for regional and national competitions. She loves cooking, sewing, traveling, walking and is an avid Yoga practitioner.