Vision and mission of the team as :
Inclusiveness:
- Building a vibrant, cohesive, and united OSA embracing three generations for a brighter future
- Encouraging active involvement of members with a sense of belongingness.
- We inspire our next generations to connect with their roots, cultures, and heritage by establishing common grounds through brainstorming and networking.
- Encouraging and motivating New Immigrants to be part of our organization
- Creating support groups across the USA and Canada for our Senior members with a sense of love, respect, and gratitude
Empowerment::
- Support OWE (OSA Women Empowerment)’s initiative in providing a platform to those who are advocating for the rights and empowerment of women and families in Odia communities, both in Odisha and the diaspora
- Support and encourage philanthropic endeavors by collaborating & cooperating with notable grass root charitable organizations both in North America and Odisha
- Support humanitarian effort of OSHW (Health & Wellness Group) both in Odisha and in North America
Odiya Language & Culture:
- Promote and popularize Odia language among children and young adults through Odia Schools across North America
- Promote and propagate Performing Art, Culture & Artistic Heritage of Odisha by providing platforms to the artists of North America
Transparency:
- Ensure respectful, effective, and efficient organizational communication among the Board Of Governors and members of the OSA
- Build robust Information Systems to manage user-Friendly, Interactive Websites with secure & up-to-date member information and conduct an electronic survey
- Efficient money management with accountability
OSA Executives & Staff 2021-2023
President: Gyana Patnaik - Chicago | Vice-President: Akshaya Ray -MI |
Secretary: Pramod Mahapatra -TN Joint Secretary: Nilamadhab Bisoi- TN |
Treasurer: Prachee Behera - TX Joint Treasurer: Rajashree Kanungo - Mt. Hood. |
Public Relations Officer: Bikash Patnaik - WI | Web Administration: Anjana Chowdhury - DC |
OSANET Moderators: Debashish Panda – Chicago/Lingaraj Mishra – TX | OSA Editor: Kanak Hota – Chicago |
Legal Advisor: Millie Joshi - CA/Gitanjali Senapati Clark - FL |
Members of OSA Executive Committee
Position | Name | Phone | |
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President | Gyana Patnaik | President@odishasociety.org | (630)640-5631 |
Vice President | Akshaya Ray | Vicepresident@odishasociety.org | (248)881-0067 |
Secretary | Pramod Mahapatra | Secretary@odishasociety.org | (423)314-0934 |
Treasurer | Prachee Behera | Treasurer@odishasociety.org | (512)705-7897 |
OSA Board of Governors
Position | Name | |
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President | Gyana Patnaik | president@odishasociety.org |
Vice President | Akshaya Ray | vicepresident@odishasociety.org |
Secretary | Pramod Mahapatra | secretary@odishasociety.org |
Treasurer | Prachee Behera | treasurer@odishasociety.org |
Past President | Kuku Das | ipp@odishasociety.org |
Chapter Representatives |