Harroop Kaur - Misl Co-Director
Harroop Kaur joined the Jakara Movement in 2001 when she lived in San Jose, CA and now serves on the acting board of directors. She recently moved to NYC and has over 10 years of experience facilitating various Jakara offerings from Lalkaar to Jakara Junior's camp in the bay area. Now living in NYC, she is excited to bring Jakara to the east coast!
Harjiv Singh - Misl Secretary
“I want to be part of a mission that focuses on providing a certain platform for individuals in our community to thrive upon. If we can better the people within our own community, we can better the communities around us. As brothers and sisters, our duty is to keep this movement going.”
Simardev Singh - Misl Treasurer
Simardev Singh has been volunteering for nearly a decade in the New York City area, from volunteering at the Temple of Understanding in post 9/11 NYC to speaking more recently at schools and institutions as a certified Sikh Coalition presenter. He joined the Jakara Movement in 2010 and has been facilitating full-day workshops and Jakara Junior’s camps throughout the Manhattan and New Jersey Area.
"After focusing my efforts on outreach, I’ve decided to adjust my focus to within our community. I’m looking forward to encouraging engagement in our local sangat through education, research, and community outreach initiatives. I hope to do this all while balancing the books!"