North American Jaat Heritage Foundation Governance & Leadership

Leadership & Organization

Chapters, officers, trustees, membership directory, and structural by-laws

Coverage & Branches

Regional Chapters

Our foundation coordinates local heritage preservation, cultural outreach, and social programs through five organized geographic divisions across North America.

ActiveNortheast US

Northeast Chapter

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut
Rep: Dilbagh Gill
ActiveMidwest US

Midwest Chapter

Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Rep: Andy Chhikara
ActiveWestern US

West Coast Chapter

California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada
Rep: Sonal Schneider
FormingSouthern US

Southern Chapter

Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia
Rep: Ajay Dalal
ActiveCanada National

Canada Chapter

Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec
Rep: Dr. Anita Ghanghas
Governance Board

Board of Trustees

Providing governance, strategic guidance, and fiduciary stewardship to secure the foundation's future and preserve historical archives. Click a card to read their profile.

Andy Chhikara
Chair Trustee

Andy Chhikara

Mr. Andy Chhikara is the CEO and managing principal of SOCH Management LLC. With over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, Andy has built a robust portfolio in the hospitality and convenience retail industries. Besides being a business leader, he is always a social, family, and community person. His philosophy is helping communities and humanities through uplifting the Jat community.

Midwest RegionBio
Dilbagh Gill
North East Trustee

Dilbagh Gill

Mr. Dilbagh Singh Gill is a software engineer with 30 years of experience in the Insurance and mortgage industry. Dilbagh completed his bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Amravati University, Maharashtra in 1995. He started working as a software engineer in New Delhi in 1995 and moved to North America in February 1999. Since 2013, Dilbagh lives in New Jersey with his family. He takes great interest in bringing the Jat community together in North America and works hard for community affairs.

Northeast RegionBio
Ajay Dalal
Trustee

Ajay Dalal

Mr. Ajay Dalal is a highly accomplished RF and Microwave Engineering professional with more than 30 years of dedicated expertise in the design, development, and leadership of high-reliability subsystems. He holds a BE in Electronics & Communication. Beyond his professional career, Ajay is actively involved in community and social activities. He is one of the founders and served as the first President of the Haryanvi Bay Area Association (HBA), and serves as Security Chair with the Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California.

South RegionBio
Dr. Anita Ghanghas
Trustee

Dr. Anita Ghanghas

Dr. Anita Ghanghas holds multiple degrees including M.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Phil, M.Ed., M.C.A., and a Ph.D., alongside Web Designing and Project Management credentials. After becoming a Canadian Citizen in 2014, she worked as a Software Manager in an AI company in Canada, and currently serves as a Certified Teacher. She was the first member after Dr. Jaipal Rana to join the NAJHF.

Canada RegionBio
Sonal Schneider
Trustee

Sonal Schneider

Sonal Schneider, née Singh, holds degrees in International Relations, International Business, and Biochemistry, and a Master's in Hospitality and Tourism Management, alongside certifications in DEI and Ethical Leadership. She has worked for Tusculum University, Sky Hotels, Hyatt, and Hilton before joining Walt Disney World. She has logged over 300 community service hours with Outreach programs.

West Coast RegionBio
Daily Operations

Executive Officers

Leading daily operations, coordinating committee events, managing membership databases, and driving regional projects. Click on an officer to read their full profile.

Dr. Jaipal Rana

Dr. Jaipal Rana

PresidentRead Bio Profile →
Dr. Suman Grewal

Dr. Suman Grewal

Asst. PresidentRead Bio Profile →
Mr. Dinesh Hooda

Mr. Dinesh Hooda

Vice PresidentRead Bio Profile →
Mr. Sumit Rana

Mr. Sumit Rana

Asst. Vice PresidentRead Bio Profile →
Mrs. Aishwarya Tomar

Mrs. Aishwarya Tomar

SecretaryRead Bio Profile →
Dr. Bijendra Kumar

Dr. Bijendra Kumar

Asst. SecretaryRead Bio Profile →
Mr. K.P. Malik

Mr. K.P. Malik

TreasurerRead Bio Profile →
Dr. Kern Kumar

Dr. Kern Kumar

Communications LeadRead Bio Profile →
Dr. Vanilla Godara

Dr. Vanilla Godara

Youth CoordinatorRead Bio Profile →
Our Community

Member Directory

75 proud members powering the Jaat heritage movement across North America

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Stand with your community by securing your membership. Contributions fund archival research, student scholarships, and cultural centres.

Preserve heritage for future youth.
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Mr. Jaipal Rana

Jaipal Rana

NortheastSince 2021
Mrs. Sangeeta Rana

Sangeeta Rana

NortheastSince 2022
Ms. Isha Rana

Isha Rana

NortheastSince 2022
Dr. Suman Grewal

Suman Grewal

Doctor
NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Sandeep Balyan

Sandeep Balyan

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Amarjit Arya

Amarjit Arya

NortheastSince 2022
Dr. Chander Bhan Nandal

Chander Bhan Nandal

Doctor
NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Dilbagh Gill

Dilbagh Gill

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Andy Sindhu

Andy Sindhu

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Saroj Balyan

Saroj Balyan

NortheastSince 2023
Mr. Ravi Dabas

Ravi Dabas

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Ravindra Dahiya

Ravindra Dahiya

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar

NortheastSince 2022
Dr. Chetana Chhikara

Chetana Chhikara

Doctor
NortheastSince 2021
Dr. Jagbir Beniwal

Jagbir Beniwal

Doctor
NortheastSince 2022
Dr. Jagpal Rana

Jagpal Rana

Doctor
NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Anurag Kadyan

Anurag Kadyan

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Krishan Pal Malik

Krishan Pal Malik

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Ashok Kadian

Ashok Kadian

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Sanjiv Panwar

Sanjiv Panwar

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Rajender Rathee

Rajender Rathee

NortheastSince 2021
Mr. Rajeev Choudhary

Rajeev Choudhary

NortheastSince 2022
Mr. Sujit Dagar

Sujit Dagar

NortheastSince 2024
Mr. Vikas Choudhary

Vikas Choudhary

NortheastSince 2022
Corporate Bylaws

Bylaws Document

Official governance and structural rules drafted by founding trustees.

Official Bylaws Document

Format: Google Doc · Official corporate charter drafted and signed by trustees.

This organization shall be officially designated as the North American Jaat Heritage Foundation.

Section 1.01: Name

The name of this corporation is North American Jaat Heritage Foundation, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the 'Foundation').

Section 1.02: Principal Office

The principal office of the Foundation shall be established at such place as designated by the Board of Trustees.

The Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 2.01: Cultural Preservation

To protect, document, and celebrate the historical, social, and agricultural heritage of the Jaat community.

Section 2.02: Community Support

To coordinate humanitarian aids, regional social support systems, and professional networking programs across North America.

Section 2.03: Educational Empowerment

To institute scholarship opportunities, sponsor heritage research projects, and arrange public history lectures.