Elizabeth Priya Antony
President
Priya is from Kerala, India. She loves the City of Kingston and is home to her husband, son and herself Since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, MS from the University of Wisconsin, and Msc. in Computing from Queen’s University, Canada. Priya is currently working as an Project PI Manager with Alstom. She has been an active participant in the ICA events since 2014.
Dharmesh Patel
Vice-President
Dharmesh is from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Lives with his wife and a daughter in Kingston since 2011. He has a Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering (India). Currently, Dharmesh works as a Building estimator and also at Home Depot. He has been active with ICA in various capacities for the last four years.
Apurva Purohit
Secretary
Apurva is born in Gujarat, Spent younger years in Mumbai, India. He lives with his wife and two children in Kingston since 2003. Apurva has B.E. (Mechanical), P. Eng.(Licensed Professional Engineer). Currently, he is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Cancoil Thermal Corporation, Kingston. He has been an active participant in ICA events for many years.
Mukesh Patel (Mike Patel)
Treasurer
Mukesh (Mike) is from Kadi-Mehsana Gujarat, India. He lives with his wife, three children and parents in Kingston since 2005, moved to Canada in 1998. Mukesh Patel is educated as a Computer Programmer Analyst from Centennial College, Toronto, Canada. Currently, he owns the business of Multi-Unit Subway Sandwich Restaurants in Kingston and areas. He has been active as an executive member in ICA since 2017.
Charan Krishnaswamy
Member-at- Large (hon.)
Charan Krishnaswamy is from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He has a Masters in Business Administration and experience in Marketing. Currently, he is working as a Business Analyst in IT. He lives with his wife and daughter in Kingston. He has been very active with ICA as member-at-large from 2014-2017 and as secretary from 2017-2019.
Haresh Raval
Member-at-Large
Haresh is from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He lives with his wife, son and parents in Canada for the last 10 years. He has a degree in Mechanical engineer and Management diploma. He worked as Manager for a pipe manufacturing company in India. Currently, he runs a business and operates subway restaurants. Haresh has been active with ICA as an executive member since 2017.
Kavita Bal
Member-at-Large
Kavita is from Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. She lives with her two sons in Kingston. Kavita is a Dentist (BDS 2001, Patiala, India), (DDS 2016, London, Ontario). She has a professional experience of 18 years working as a dentist. Currently, she is an Associate Dentist at Altima Dental Centre and a visiting dentist to clinics in Trenton. She has been an active participant in ICA events, member since 2016 and plays a vital role in Hindi and Dance School run by the ICA program office.
Suruchi Gupta
Member-at-Large
Suruchi is from Jammu, J&K, India. Kingston has been a home to her and her two kids since 2010. She has a BA in fine arts and a diploma in Graphic and Web design. Currently she is working as a cashier at Costco. She has been an active member with ICA since 2011, serving as Secretary (2011-2013), and currently serving as member-at-large.
Prakash Darbar
Member-at-Large
Prakash Darbar is from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He lives with his wife and two children in Kingston. He moved to Kingston 2015. He has been a Dentist since 2001. He has a professional experience of 20 years! He has been an active member of ICA since 2021.