Executive Committee Members
Heena Joshi
"Originally from Gujarat. Schooled and raised in Mumbai. Lived in England since marriage in 1989. Married to Alpesh Joshi and we have 3 children. Moved to Switzerland in 2010, lived in Geneva for the first 4 years and moved to Zug in summer 2014. Switzerland feels very much like home and I make good effort to integrate in the community." Citizen of: UK, Overseas citizen of India, permit holder in Switzerland Lived in: India, UK and Switzerland Profession: Qualified optici
Rasik Rayvadera
"Have been in Switzerland for the last 46 years. Active in IAGZ since its inception. Hoping to have an enjoyable and successful 2021." Citizen of: Switzerland Lived in: Uganda, Switzerland Profession: Retired accountant. Hobbies: Cars, renovations
Swati Parwal Khatri
"I moved to Switzerland from Norway in 2012 and ever since have been exploring this beautiful country. Born and grown up in Mumbai-India, I am strongly attached to the Indian culture, tradition and roots. I am Married to Nirav Khatri and we have a 5 year old son. I am delighted to be a part of IAGZ and I am motivated to do my best to bring the diverse Indian community in Switzerland together. I want to be able to provide our children with a platform to showcase their talents and be able to experience and learn about our rich culture and values through the events we organize."
Bhoomi Bhatt
"Born and brought up in Gujarat, happily married since 2005. After living in Dubai for 5 years, I moved to Switzerland with my Family in 2017. Being an Indian citizen, I hold India very close to my heart. I like to sing, listen to music, read books, gardening and cooking." Citizen of: India Lived in: India, UAE and Switzerland Profession: Hobbies: I like to sing, listen to music, read books, gardening and cooking.
Matri Dave
"Born and raised in Rajkot, Gujarat. I am Pharmacist by Profession, in which I have a masters degree, but passionate about Indian Classical Dance, I am visharad in Bharatnatyam which I have been practicing since the age of 6. I moved to Switzerland in Dec 2019 after my marriage. I am very excited to be part of the IAGZ committee, and to be able to share and educate people about our culture.” Citizen of: India Lived in: India & Switzerland Profession: Pharmacist
Ratnashree Saha
"Grew up in Patna and Kolkata, making me an un-stereotypical Bengali who can speak correct Hindi. Married to Prasenjit. IAGZ connects me to the people of my motherland and I look forward to the opportunity to actively share about and celebrate my country." Citizen of: India Lived in: India,Switzerland Profession: Management Hobbies: reading, writing, learning new things etc
Pratul Unadkat
"Born in Kitale, Kenya and moved to UK in 1968, where I was raised and educated, but my origins are from Gujarat, India. Married in 2010 in the UK and we have 2 children. Moved to Switzerland in 2010 after having lived in many international areas of the world. Switzerland is a great place to settle with families and being at the heart of Europe is very convenient. I hope to bring more cultural engagement to all members and to the wider community." Citizen of: UK Lived in: Kenya, UK, Switzerland