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Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) announces

National Executive Committee for 2026 Term

The Indo-American Press Club Inc. (IAPC) has officially announced the formation of its
National Executive Committee for the 2026 term, presenting a formidable lineup of media,

technology, and academic professionals to steer the organization’s mission across North America.

OUR BUREAU joined by Vice President Dr. Aann
Abraham, a Calgary-based academ-
New York, NY
ic consultant, Ayurveda practitioner,
eading the newly appointed and dedicated Catholic journalist
committee as President is Mee- holding a PhD in Advanced Sciences.
Lna Chittilapilly, a prominent Also appointed to the vice pres-
socio-cultural media activist from idency are Nisha Jude, a New York-
Dallas, Texas. Chittilapilly, who pre- based healthcare professional and
viously served as IAPC’s National social media influencer who reported
Vice-Chairperson from 2022 to 2024 for Doordarshan Kerala during the
and led the Dallas chapter from 2019 pandemic, and Jiji Kurian, a promi-
to 2021, brings an extensive back- nent community leader, music com-
ground in both media anchoring for poser, and director of Kerala News
major networks like Doordarshan Online. Assisting the treasury depart-
and Flowers TV USA, and corporate ment is Noble Augustine, who takes
project management at the interna- on the role of Joint Treasurer while
tional IT firm Quantiphi. continuing his work as an English ed-
Serving alongside her is Sam T. ucator and Editorial Director at Sa-
Samuel as Executive Vice President, miksha magazine in Canada.
a legal professional and seasoned col- Secretaries Formed to Drive
umnist with over four decades of lit- Operations
erary contributions and the recipient The operational engine of the
of the 2024 “Best Article” award from committee will be managed by four
the Global Malayalee Pentecostal newly appointed Secretaries. Thomas
Media Association. John Mangalathil, a retired psychiat-
The executive core is rounded
out by General Secretary Abi Nellik- ric technician with over two decades
of service in California State facilities,
kal Abraham, an Edmonton-based brings a background in media min-
technology entrepreneur, founder of ordinator Sunil Manjanikara brings istry as the leader of Mangal Media
AMCAIN Technologies, and publish- deep broadcasting expertise as the Pravasi Malayali Federation (PMF) for Christ. Working alongside him is
er of AMCAIN News, who holds an Program In Chief at Global Reporter North America. James Chacko, a Texas-based writer
MBA in E-Business and a B.Tech in Channel and former program direc- Bridging the organization toward for Jai Hind News and E Malayalee
Technology Management. Managing tor of Jaihind TV USA. emerging media trends is Dyuthi Su- who currently serves as the General
the organization’s financial portfolio Handling public relations are san Zachariah, appointed as PRO Secretary of the Riverstone Malayali
is Thrissur Jacob who takes the role Dr. Alice Mathew and Prof. Joy Pal- Next Gen. A Master’s student in Association.
of Treasurer, bringing more than 15 lattumadom, who serve as Public English Language and Literature at The secretariat is further strength-
years of experience as a television Relations Officers (PRO). Dr. Alice Manipal Academy of Higher Educa- ened by Divya Warrier, a veteran tele-
producer, news editor, and director of Mathew, a retired professor from tion, Zachariah won first place in the vision news anchor, classical dancer,
Jaihind News. 2026 IAPC/GIC Online News Writing
the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and art educator who has performed
National Coordinators and Public (UNLV) and motivational speak- Competition and currently works as a at the prestigious Surya Festival, and
Relations Strategic Appointments er, notably achieved the “Mrs. India journalism intern at Zplux Technolo- Roopsi Narula, a New Jersey-based
gies.
The IAPC has positioned a strong 2025 Super Classic” title at the age digital advertising technology (Ad-
team to manage its organizational de- of 71. Prof. Pallattumadom, former Vice Presidents and Financial Tech) expert with over 15 years of in-
velopment and public relations. Jai- Professor of Zoology at St. Stephen’s OversighT dustry experience, currently working
son Mathew, a professional educator, College, Uzhavoor, previously served The vice presidency features a di- with Omnicom Media Group.
veteran journalist, and alumnus of the IAPC Dallas Chapter as its Vice verse group of regional and industry The induction of the 2026 Na-
the Kerala Press Academy, steps in as President from 2015 to 2019 and leaders. Sunny George, an IT execu- tional Executive Committee marks
National Coordinator while continu- represented the chapter at the IAPC tive with 25 years of experience in re- a strategic milestone for the In-
ing his roles as Chief Editor of CMN National Executive Committee. He al-time market data services and trad- do-American Press Club as it looks to
News and Public Relations Officer concurrently serves as the Global ing floor operations, serves as Vice expand its digital footprint, journalis-
(PRO) for the Toronto International Vice President of the Global Indian President alongside his role as Presi- tic advocacy, and media mentorship
Dance Festival. Fellow National Co- Council (GIC) and President of the dent and CEO of SGTC LLC. He is across the global diaspora.

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