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MANISH DHADDA

Nephrology Fellowship, and the Di-
rector of the Nephrology Curriculum
for the NYU Grossman School of
Medicine. As a transplant nephrolo-
gist at the NYU Langone Transplant
Institute, she redefines the boundar-
ies of end-stage kidney disease care
for the millions of Americans living
with this condition.
Driven by a personal mission to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
address the global organ shortage
crisis, Dr. Mattoo has established
herself as an expert in xenotransplan-
tation, playing a critical role in the
historic pig-to-human kidney trans-
plant trials.

Dr. Jagat Rawal
A highly respected physician
and community leader, Dr. Rawal
has served the diverse communi-
ties of Queens, New York City, for
more than three decades. During
COVID-19 pandemic, he kept his
medical office open, continuing to
care for patients, and played a role in DR. JAGAT RAWAL DR SAMIN SHARMA PULKITA KINI
public health efforts by administering
COVID-19 vaccinations. With prior experience at Micro-
He currently serves as President soft and Cloudflare, she is now build-
of AAPI-QLI, where he has helped ing Tara AI to empower publishers to
expand physician education, mentor- control and monetize AI content.
ship, healthcare awareness, and com- AIA President Beena Kothari
munity outreach initiatives. extended her sincere appreciation to
all attendees, dignitaries, elected of-
Jessica Kalra Esq.
ficials, special guests, and esteemed
An accomplished attorney with honorees and her team, and said,
David A. Gallo & Associates, she “While I may stand at the podium,
specializes in government, real es- success is always the result of unwav-
tate, and litigation law. Her impres- ering and unconditional support all
sive background includes experience along from my family and the Team
with the Office of Senator Hillary R. working tirelessly behind the scenes.”
Clinton and the Department of State. She also thanked the AIA Board DR APRAJITA MATTOO (SECOND FROM LEFT)
She also advises the American Punja- of Trustees Chairman, Ravishankar
bi Society. Bhooplapur, the Board, the Nation- She sincerely thanked Grand Dr. Sanjay Lodha, Finance Chair Dr.
al AIA President, all past presidents Sponsor Dr. Samir Sharma, who has Tarun Wasil, and Finance Co-Chairs
Pulkita Kini
as well as the current AIA-NY Ex- generously supported AIA-NY and Dr. Sharad Kothari and Aruna Sax-
The youngest honoree of the ecutive Board members and the for the Diwali celebration 2026 he ena.
evening, Pulkita Kini is a dynamic Executive Committee. She also ac- is the fireworks sponsor. He is the The evening culminated in a
technology leader and entrepreneur knowledged the excellent catering immediate past Chairman, Board of captivating performance by Kunal
in AI and product innovation. She is provided by Heritage (Neil Bhatia) Trustees AIA. Lamba, one of New York’s acclaimed
currently pursuing her MBA at Har- and thanked all media partners, Special recognition was extended singers, bringing the celebration to a
vard Business School. sponsors, and supporters. to Gala Chair Kanak Golia, Co-Chair memorable and inspiring close.

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