Volunteering

OASIS

(OASIS is an AT&T Employee Group & 501c3 non-profit organization) – 8 years

OASIS National Vice President – Events (Jan 2024 – Dec 2025)

Demystifying Gen AI: Leading members into the Future of Technology

As the National Vice President of Events for OASiS (Organization of Asian Indians at AT&T), I strongly advocated for and co-led the “Demystifying AI” initiative in 2024, a 15-session virtual series designed to make Generative AI accessible and actionable for employees of all technical backgrounds.

Program Highlights:

  • Educational Leadership: Created and presented the first three sessions—“Introduction to AI,” “Prompt Engineering,” and “Platforms & Tools”—to set the stage for the series and generate enthusiasm among employees.
  • Collaboration with Experts: Partnered with industry leaders and internal experts to deliver webinars on topics like Intelligent Automation and AT&T Innovations in AI, enriching the learning experience with diverse perspectives.
  • Community Engagement: Managed a dedicated Yammer group to share recorded sessions, answer questions, and facilitate ongoing discussions, creating a collaborative AI learning hub.
  • Impact Measurement: Designed surveys for each session, analyzing attendee feedback to continuously improve content and measure the program’s success.

This initiative reflects my passion for leveraging technology to drive collective growth and my belief in the power of education to unlock innovation and potential within teams.

Impact:

  • Helped employees leverage Generative AI tools like company approved ChatGPT into workplace processes and showcased how other similar tools can be used for personal tasks.
  • Fostered a culture of curiosity and innovation by encouraging cross-functional knowledge sharing.
  • Personally gained invaluable insights from company-wide collaboration and expert-led sessions.

Key Skills:
Gen AI Education | Program Management | Community Building | Public Speaking | Employee Engagement

OASIS National Vice President – Communications (Jan 2020 – Dec 2021)

During my tenure as National VP of Communications, I played a key role in several impactful initiatives that fostered global collaboration, employee engagement, and meaningful contributions to society.

Key Highlights:

  • COVID-19 Relief Initiative: Played a central role in providing communication support to our team which raised over $260,000 for COVID relief efforts in India, partnering with AT&T leadership to mobilize resources and engage employees globally. This initiative earned national recognition at the AT&T Employee Group Conference.
  • Global Recognition: Key role in strategy, logistics, documentation and implementation support to OASiS’ success in winning the prestigious “Best Overall Excellence in Action Award” at the AT&T Virtual Employee Group Conference in 2020, selected from among 50+ Employee Groups operating in over 35 countries. This had 4 pillars – A Better You >> A Better Us >> A Better Community >> A Better Planet
  • Collaborative Support for Regional Events: Supported regional chapters by assisting with communications and logistics for programs such as IoT for Good, 5G & Data Science Seminars, Earth Day Celebrations, and Diversity Dialogues like Black Lives Matter conversations.
  • Content Development: Managed the OASiS website, authored articles like “What is Diwali,” and designed presentations to promote resource conservation and support various national initiatives.
  • Program Implementation: Provided key logistical & communication support for initiatives such as Scholarship and Mentoring programs and Virtual ERG event planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Skills:
Program Strategy | Virtual Event Planning & Coordination | Employee Engagement |
Cross-functional Collaboration

OASIS National Employee Group (EG) was awarded the Best Overall Excellence in Action Award at the AT&T Employee Group Conference - initiatives were submitted from among 50+ Employee resource groups in the AT&T group of companies which span across 35+ countries around the world
Make Our World a Better Place
Award winning Initiative (click to view)

President – OASIS Southeast (Jan 2018 – Dec 2019)

During my time as President of OASIS Southeast, I focused on empowering members through education, personal growth, and sustainability initiatives. My efforts were aimed at creating lasting value for our community while driving engagement across diverse programs.

Key Highlights:

  • Book Summaries Initiative:
    I launched an initiative to inspire members to read and learn from impactful books. Personally summarized and presented insights from over 40 books across categories such as finance, self-development, philosophy, and health. This program encouraged lifelong learning and sparked meaningful discussions within the community.
  • Sustainability Advocacy:
    I actively promoted sustainability through educational efforts, including creating resources, articles, and presentations to simplify the “why, what, and how” of sustainable practices. These tools empowered members to adopt eco-friendly habits in their daily lives.
  • Entrepreneurship and Scholarship Support:
    Provided logistical and behind-the-scenes support for the “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” workshop, in collaboration with DECA and other OASIS regions. Contributed to the Scholarship Committee and assisted in shaping national initiatives to support members in their educational and professional aspirations.

Key Skills:
Program Development | Public Speaking | Content Creation | Sustainability Advocacy | Event Coordination | Team Collaboration

Vice President – Professional Development Southeast (Jan 2016 – Dec 2017)

As Vice President of Professional Development, I focused on equipping OASIS members and under served youth with tools for professional success and entrepreneurial growth.

Key Initiatives:

  • OASIS Business Entrepreneurship Program:
    • Workshop Creation: Designed and created all content a micro-course covering the “what, why, and how” of starting a business – from ideation to execution, including business planning, strategy, and funding and how to seek mentorship.
    • Hands-On Learning: Introduced a competitive component where students developed business ideas in teams and presented their plans. Prizes were awarded to top-performing teams.
    • Nationwide Impact: Conducted workshops in 8 cities, reaching over 2000+ middle and high school students, many from under served communities.
  • Volunteer Empowerment:
  • Trained and mentored regional volunteers, providing turnkey materials to enable independent workshop delivery.
  • Supported National Mentorship and Training Programs:
    • Facilitated mentorship and training sessions for the Southeast OASIS members, connecting them with resources and development opportunities.

Awards & Recognition:
The OASIS Business Entrepreneurship Program was recognized as a Finalist for the Employee Resource Group in Action Awards, underscoring its measurable impact.

Key Skills: Content Development | Experiential Learning Design | Youth Engagement | Volunteer Training | Workshop Facilitation

Vice President – Membership Southeast Region (Jan 2014 – Dec 2015)

During my tenure as Vice President of Membership for the Southeast Region, I focused on engaging under served communities through STEM education and creating opportunities for women and children in need.

Key Initiatives:

  • STEM Student Outreach Program:
    • Supported OASIS’s national STEM team to deliver weekly training sessions on Android app development using MIT App Inventor – to train the trainers across the country.
    • Identified a need for simplified coding workshops and developed a beginner-friendly curriculum just featuring Code.org’s Hour of Code for younger children (K–5).
    • Organized hands-on sessions in public libraries and community spaces, introducing hundreds of children to coding and logical thinking.
    • Designed a dual-format workshop, combining morning coding sessions with Code.org’s visual tools and afternoon app development sessions using App Inventor (https://appinventor.mit.edu).
    • Supported and trained volunteers across the U.S., enabling them to replicate workshops in their local communities.
  • Women and Children Assistance Pilot Program:
    • Proposed and led a regional pilot program to recycle used cellphones, partnering with refurbishers to generate funds for women’s shelters.
    • Coordinated the collection, logistics, and donation process, ensuring proceeds directly benefited shelters supporting survivors of domestic violence.
    • While the program remained regional, it demonstrated the potential for impactful community initiatives through resourceful solutions.

Key Skills:
Program Design | Community Outreach | Volunteer Training | Workshop Facilitation | Logistics Coordination | Pilot Program Leadership