Past Chairs
Sumeeta Kohli
Past Chair
2019 – 2022
Sumeeta Kohli was Chairperson from 2019 – 2022. In her time as Chairperson, Sumeeta was proud to serve the community via cultural programming, workshops and engagement for seniors, children and families. In her time she was instrumental in the transformation of Panorama India from an events driven organization to a digital brand that now has the ability to engage , educated and celebrate the culture of India globally. During her time, Panorama India delivered a digital live streamed celebration through the pandemic which appeared on 27+ TV/Media channels. In 2021, with the support of the board and our volunteers, Sumeeta led the organization to its first of its kind and historical India Day Drive Thru celebration. The event was first of its kind and had over attended drive thru a celebration of India’s culture and heritage. The event was also live streamed on 35+ TV channels. In ensuring the organization despite a very difficult pandemic brought together the community of all ages through details several art and cultural activities.
Sumeeta has over 20 years’ experience in strategy, marketing and events management spanning across several industries. She has worked in companies such as Ingram Micro, Rogers Communications, BlackBerry and several others. For the last 15+ years Sumeeta has owned and managed her independent consulting company named Glocal Marketing. Sumeeta continues to work with several nonprofit organizations in the community. In addition Sumeeta serves as a Director to the Board of Governance for the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation also known as Destination Ontario. Sumeeta also serves as a Director on the Peel Police Services Board.
Sumeeta continues to work hard in the community to make an impact in relation to diversity and inclusion.
Jibanjit Tripathi
Past President/Chair 2012-2014
Shylee Someshwar
Past President/Chair 2008-2009
Ranju Bakshi Advani
Past President/Chair 2006-2008
Mehru Chothia
Past President/Chair 2005-2006
Ratna Viswanadha
Past President/Chair 2005-2006
Prem Mann
Past President/Chair 2004-2005
Chitra Sunder
Past President/Chair 2004-2005
Manmohan Singh
Past President/Chair 2003-2004
Sharada Bhat
Past President/Chair 2003-2004
Bhaggat Taggar
Past President/Chair 2002-2003
N.R. Subramanium
Past President/Chair 2002-2003
Madhu Tahiliani
Past President/Chair 2001-2002
Late Veena Kumar
Past President/Chair 2000-2001
Capt. Selby
Past President/Chair 1999-2000