Robert Egger
Ash Kalra
Janikke Klem
Mahesh Nihalani
Robert Egger
Ash Kalra
Janikke Klem
Mahesh Nihalani
Robert Egger is lifelong “power of food” champion, and the originator of the Community Kitchen movement. He founded the DC Central Kitchen, the Campus Kitchen Project, and the L.A. Kitchen, and is a Founding Board Member of The World Central Kitchen with Jose Andres, Collectively, these organizations have produced over 150 million meals and helped thousands of individuals attain
foodservice jobs. He was also the founding Chair of the Washington, DC Mayor’s Commission on Nutrition, and Street Sense (Washington’s homeless newspaper).
On the national stage, Robert was the Co-Convener of the first Nonprofit Congress and the Founder of CFoward, which advocated for the recognition of the economic role that nonprofits play in every community. A constant innovator, open-source advocate and thought leader, he wrote, “Begging for Change”, which won the Alliance for Nonprofit Management’s McAdams Prize in 2004 for its advancement of the nonprofit sector. Robert is an international speaker, who has received dozens of awards over the years for his ideas and work, including being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Washington Restaurant Association, being named a Point of Light by President H.W. Bush, an Oprah Angel, and the James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year. He was also the only direct service provider to appear on the Nonprofit Times list of the Most Powerful & Influential Nonprofit Leaders from 2006-2009. And finally, Robert is a 15-gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross.
Ash Kalra was elected to represent the 27th Assembly District for the State of California in November 2016. Assembly District 27 represents nearly fifty percent of San José, including Downtown and East San José, Evergreen, and portions of South San José. Prior to being elected to State Assembly, Kalra served as the City of San Jose’s District 2 Councilmember for 8 years, representing South San Jose, and before worked as an attorney for the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office representing indigent clients in Drug Treatment Court for 11 years.
Kalra has served many roles on various committees and boards, including his role as Chair in 2013 for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, his role as Chair in 2014 for the Valley Transportation Authority, as well as serving on the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan Liaison Group, and Sacred Heart Community Service Board. Ash is currently serving on the Housing Trust of Silicon Valley Board and HomeFirst Advisory Council. Now in State Assembly, he is Chair of the Aging and Long-term Care Committee, and sits on the Judiciary, Education, Labor and Employment, and Privacy and Consumer Protection Committees. Assemblymember Kalra is the first Indian-American to be elected to both San Jose City Council, and the California State Legislature in history
Janikke Klem, SVP Nonprofit and Community Relations Officer at Heritage Bank of Commerce
Janikke Klem, a Silicon Valley native, leverages her extensive network to drive social impact and serve clients as part of Heritage Bank of Commerce, which proudly supports over 800 nonprofit organizations across the Bay Area. Passionate about philanthropy and community engagement, she has dedicated her career to fostering collaboration and meaningful impact. Klem also serves as the Director of Leadership San Jose and holds leadership roles on multiple boards, including the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the San Jose Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation, Tower Foundation at San Jose State University, and as Board President of the SJSU Alumni Association.
Community Director, Priya Living LLC
1375 Civic Center Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
Phone : (408) 806-9142
Email: nihalanis@comcast.net
A graduate in Public Administration & Economics,with more than 40 years of Marketing,Business Development and Senior Management Experience across 4 continents.
Passionate about Social work,hospitality and care for Seniors,he has been very active in Educational,Civic ,Cultural and Social organizations and consistently strives to contribute to community development ranging from Community Service in bridging cultural gaps to working with the city governances in helping formulate plans,which impact the local community .
Currently working as Community and Operations Director of Priya Living LLC,the first of its kind Senior Retirement Living Facility for Indians in Santa Clara, California USA.
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