Our Committee

Daughter of Naneshwar and Pushpa Sawant. Naneshwar is from Corjuem, Goa and Pushpa, orignally from Goa but was brought up in Mumbai. Vaishali graduated from Seton Hall University with a bachelors in Business Marketing and a minor in Biochemistry. She has her own company, Rose Events, where she is a Wedding Planner. She currently lives in Edison with her brother Prasad and sister Ashvini.

Favorite Goan Dish: Fried Shinani & Sheeth.

Daughter of Fondba Dalvi who hails from Pale, Goa and Prabha Dalvi who was born and brought up in Curchorem. Her parents have resided in New Jersey for the past 32 years. Ameeka is a Jersey native. She was a part of the Tri State Goans Committee where she served as the treasurer for 2 years.Her sister Aneena is currently pursuing her degree in physical therapy. Ameeka graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a degree in business management. She resides in Edison, New Jersey and is married to Saeesh Borkar. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters Sana and Ava.

Favorite Goan Dish: Rice, Tomato Saar and Batata Fodi.

Daughter of Vassant and Hema Kamatmhamai. Vassant is originally from Panaji, Goa and Hema is from Panchwadi, Goa. Roma's immediate family, including her brother Viraj, resides in Brookfield, CT, however Roma is currently living and working in New York City. She works in Human Resources and Benefits at a law firm. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and exploring the culture and activities NYC has to offer.

Favorite Goan Dish: Hooman and Sheeth.

Daughter of Ramesh and Shakuntala Raikar. Her father is from Aldona and her mother is from Chodna, Goa. She has been married to Vikram for 7 years, and she also has a younger sister, Sonia. Sonia recently graduated from Rutgers University with her Pharm.D. Priti earned her Bachelor's in Biology from Rutgers University and her Master's in Microbiology from Seton Hall University. Currently, she works as a scientist at Roche Molecular Systems, and is pursuing her MBA at Fairleigh Dickenson University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and watching movies.

Favorite Goan Dish: Sola Curry and Rice.

Daughter of Naneshwar and Pushpa Sawant. Her father is originally from Corjuem, Goa and mother is from Goa, but brought up in Mumbai. They have lived on the East Coast since the 1970s. Ashvini received her bachelors degree from Rutgers University and majored in Psychology. She currently works in Quality Assurance for a Techinical Company in New Jersey. She lives with her immediate family including sister, Vaishali and brother Prasad in Central Jersey. Her spare time is spent with her friends and family.

Favorite Goan Dish: Matan & Uno.

Daughter of Sanjay and Bharati Hodarkar. Sanjay was raised in Curchorem, Goa and Bharati is from Sanvordem, Goa. Her family, including her younger sister Pooja live in Garnerville, NY. Rhea graduated from New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Architecture. Her sister is currently earning a degree from St. John's Law School. Rhea enjoys designing, dancing, traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Goan Dish: Rice, Daal, & Fried Shrimps