Executive Committee

I am Sameer Nivrutti Bongale, Chicagoland resident for 10+ years. Actively involved and volunteered for Maharashtra Mandal Chicago. I love music, passion for designing and to work for our community. As a Board of Director in 2022 and Vice President 2023, I managed Maza news, MMC Dhol Tasha Zanj Pathak, MMC Shala liaison, Facilities and initiatives. Looking forward to have a great fun filled journey with One MMC 2024.

A Chicago resident for over 35 years and have been actively involved in Chicago Maharashtra Mandal since 1987 both as a foot soldier and as a member of various executive committees. I was elected as a Board of director in 2022, was the lead Admin for Chicago Maharashtra Mandal’s YouTube channel “Angat Pangat” in 2023, was elected to serve as Vice President in 1999 and got reelected as a Vice President for 2024. Performing arts has been my passion since my college days. I was very active in Bollywood and was a lead actor in bunch of films. I am looking forward to working with the 2024 MMC team to bring high quality programs to the community.

I, Chaitanya Agashe, have been resident of Chicago since last 14 years. I have been engaged with Maharashtra Mandal and Marathi Shala since 2014 working in various volunteer roles contributing to Marathi Vidya Mandir, Dhol Tasha, Itihas Manch and admin of Arthavichar since last two years. I am also an avid reader, traveler, foodie and love to watch movies. Looking forward to make more friends and serve the community as Maharashtra Mandal treasurer in 2024

I am living in Chicago area since 2015. Active member of Maharashtra Mandal Chicago since 2016. I have been helping the stage and props team from past several years. I was Board of Director and EC liaison for Stage and Audio-visuals for year 2023. This year, I am Secretary for MMC 2024 and very excited to contribute in more areas and activities.

I am resident in Chicago North suburbs since 2017 and I have been active member of Maharashtra Mandal Chicago since 2019 . I have been helping MMC Dhol Tasha , Stage set up team and did volunteering in multiple MMC events and initiatives. I am elected as a Board of Director for MMC 2024 and very excited to work for the Marathi community in Chicagoland area.

I am resident in Chicago west suburb since 2015 and have been active member of Maharashtra Mandal Chicago since then. I have been helping the stage step up team for last few years. Before that I have been active member in Rachana, Video editing, Decorations and Food team. I am elected Board of Director for MMC 2024 and very excited to contribute in MMC programs and initiatives this year.

Lived in Chicago for 28 years. Have been an admin for MMC Bhramangatha Manch for last two years. Active contributor to itihas Manch, sahitya katta , Arthvichar , rachana magazine, fitness Manch, Chicago baag, MMC Maza and have volunteered to serve food in many events. I love travel, movies and plays and personal finance. I intend to further share my love of travel with community in 2024.

Lived in Chicago since 2017. Shala volunteering from 2017, Shaala play director 2018 for Sankranti 2018. Marathi Shaala Bridge teacher in year 2022/2023. volunteer work in MMC from 2021. Back stage manager for Dhinak Dhin Dha. Itihaas Manch admin help from year 2022. MMC BOD 2023. Successfully initiated and organized first ever 5K of MMC. EC Liaison for MMC Yoga Sadhana. EC Liaison MMC Fitness groups. Organized first ever MMC trek in year 2023. Organized ladies Zumba in fitness group . Plan to increase fitness awareness in our community and also work on other initiatives.