Executive Committee 2024

Bhadresh Acharya: (631) 946-4789

Email: vp@ligcs.org

Hello, my name is Bhadresh Acharya and I am currently the Vice President of LIGCS. I reside in Dix Hills and have one son and one daughter. I am working at the Brentwood Pharmacy and have been there for more than twenty years. During my free time I enjoy watching cricket, including IPL as well as World Cup matches. I am involved in LIGCS because I think it is important to keep our Gujarati culture alive in America. If we continue to celebrate our culture, than the future generations will not forget where they came from and will continue to do the same. LIGCS unites all Gujarati immigrants and their kids and brings them together to keep traditions

Flora Parekh: (631) 875-4612

Email: vp.programs@ligcs.org

Flora Parekh, an Indian American Community Leader, is the current President of the Rotary Club of The Ronkonkomas as well the Founder & President of Gift of Life USA , a 501 © (3)  organization for special needs. Flora has a great passion for community service and has selflessly served the community under various leadership roles on the board of several organizations. An M.B.A by Profession, Flora's company Smart Solutions and Events specializes with Web Designing & Digital Marketing.  Her leadership has successfully led and seen successfully events and projects benefitting thousands in the Indian – American community. 

Flora has played a vital role in successfully organizing several community programs and events across several organizations. Flora is married to Paresh Parekh and is the mom of a proud medical student son Harshil Parekh, currently pursuing clinical rotations in NY. 

Ketan Upadhyaya: (631) 398-4796

Email: secretary@ligcs.org

Ketan came to the USA in 1989 as a consultant for Digital Equipment Corporation. He has Masters degree in Computer Science from Bombay University and MBA in Banking & Finance from Dowling College. He is an IT Professional and works for Thomson Reuters supporting real-time applications. He has been a LIGCS board member since its formation back in 1997. Helps with planning and executing LIGCS events. A volunteer with a socio-spiritual organization too, Ketan believes it is our moral responsibility to serve the community we live in. Ketan lives in Holtsville with his wife Archita, daughter Sheekha, son Shukan and mom.