Divya Baliga
Public Communications Major at American University

KYC Mission Statement:
"I am so glad that I am part of the KYC 2009 planning team because I've learned that my new home in DC has a great group of Konkani youths. I've been able to gain new friends and I am hoping that with this convention we will all be able to strengthen our sense of community within our Konkani family."

Nina Baliga
Development and Communications Manager

KYC Mission Statement:
"I want to bring Konkani Youth of all ages from across the country to share their stories and create a sense of community."

Raul Bhat
Attorney

KYC Mission Statement:
" To promote our heritage among Konkani youth against the ideal backdrop of D.C., a dynamic capital city defined by its strong multicultural presence."

Ambika Chikarmane
Graduate Student at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service

Chaya Kamath

KYC Mission Statment:
"I hope KYC09 is an environment where attendees can comfortable reflect on what role being Konkani plays and/or will play in their lives.  The Konkani Youth community is full of dreamers and achievers, and Washington D.C. will be the perfect setting for networking and expanding on the strengths of the Konkani-Americans."

Priya Kamath
Public Health Natural Sciences Major
at Johns Hopkins University

KYC Mission Statement:
"I want this convention to encourage youths to strengthen their Konkani identity so that we can pass on our unique traditions, language, and culture to future generations. The East Coast Konkanis will show you a good time :)"

Maya Chawla
Communication Specialist

KYC Mission Statement:
"To provide a forum where Konkani youth can discuss different aspects of the culture while enjoying all the fun that DC has to offer."

Roshni Prabhu

Chaitra Shenoy
Attorney

KYC Mission Statement:
"Not only to make you fall in love with DC, but to continue to blow your Konkani mind.  :)"

Kiran Shenoy
Part-time Georgetown Law
Full-time Military Officer

KYC Mission Statement:
"To make sure everyone has fun and meets at least 5 new Konkani people"

Preetum Shenoy
Sustainability Consultant

KYC Mission Statement:
"To provide a fun and stimulating forum for Konkani youth to meet, reconnect, and share experiences, and also be further empowered and inspired to be actively-engaged, impactful citizens both at home and abroad."

Raj Shenoy
Dentistry at West Virginia University

Rajani Shenoy
Systems Engineer

KYC Mission Statement:
"The youth convention in Washington, DC will be a great opportunity for Konkani youth to get to know each other, and share that sense of pride in our community."

Swati Shenoy
Web Art Director

KYC Mission Statement:
"To continue the KYC tradition of giving the youth a chance to connect with each other, discover a new city and learn something new about our wonderful culture."