Community Conversation
with Farooq Mitha
NEHA DEWAN
Neha has long been active in both local and national politics. Most recently, she founded and served as the National Director for South Asians for Biden, an organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and mobilizing the South Asian community to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. In 2016, Neha served as the National Co-Chair for South Asians for Hillary and was appointed by Hillary Clinton to the National AAPI Leadership Council.
Previously, in 2015, Neha was appointed as a guest of honor by the Consulate General of India in New York City where she was selected to speak about gender equality for International Women's Day. During the 2012 presidential campaign, Neha chaired the New York Chapter of South Asians for Obama and also served on the steering committee for Lawyers for Obama in New York. For several years, Neha served as an Officer of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council, an organization affiliated with the National Lawyers Council of the Democratic National Committee and comprised of Democratic lawyers and voting rights activists. Similarly, for many years, Neha served as an advisory board member of New Leaders Council, a national organization focused on training and supporting progressive political entrepreneurs. She has also been active in her local community board and political clubs. Neha served as the President of the South Asian Bar Association of New York in 2012, and now sits on the organization’s Board of Directors.
Mobilizing the South Asian Community & Building Political Power
JAYANT SINGH
Jayant Singh is an undergraduate student at Georgia State University pursuing a degree in Political Science, with aspirations to attend law school to further his studies. With a strong passion for politics, Jayant has dedicated his time to working on legislation and policy.
He has has gained valuable experience as a legislative assistant for the Georgia House of Representatives, where he conducted a number of legislative tasks, gaining insights into the inner workings of the political system. Furthermore, he serves on the Board of Director's for the Young Democrats of Georgia, where he has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the organization.
Jayant's dedication to making a difference is evident through his involvement in the 2022 election cycle, where he worked tirelessly to ensure that candidates such as, U.S. Senator Warnock, was successful in his campaign efforts against his opponent Herschel Walker. His commitment to serving those in need is a reflection of his character, and he is driven to make a greater impact for the State of Georgia and society at large.
With his passion for politics, dedication to serving his community, and wealth of experience in legislative affairs, Jayant Singh is a promising young leader who is sure to make an impact in the world of politics and beyond.
