Three Indian Americans reappointed to Michigan Asian Pacific affairs commission

# Three Indian Americans Reappointed to Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission

Three Indian Americans, Snehasis Ganguly, Mandeep Singh and Anu Gopalakrishnan, have been reappointed to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for another four-year term. The announcement was made on November 10 as part of a broader round of appointments involving 12 Michigan boards and commissions. The reappointments recognize their professional contributions and community involvement across areas including automotive engineering, mobility development, food access and youth leadership.

The three members will serve from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2030. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate. Their continued participation is expected to support the commission's efforts to strengthen engagement among Asian Pacific American communities and encourage greater involvement in public affairs throughout the state.

Ganguly, who lives in Canton, works as a consultant and lead engineer at Ford. Before joining the automotive company, he served as a senior engineering analyst at the Center for Automotive Research, where he gained experience in the automotive and engineering sectors. His professional background includes expertise in aeronautical and aerospace engineering, as well as mechanical engineering.

Ganguly completed a Bachelor of Technology in aeronautical engineering and a Master of Technology in aerospace engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University. His combination of academic training and industry experience brings a technical and research-oriented perspective to the commission's work.

Singh, a resident of Troy, is a community organizer whose work focuses on improving food access, encouraging youth leadership and supporting community service initiatives. He founded Aasraa, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that provides meals through SevaTruck of Michigan. The organization also conducts youth self-defense and leadership programs, creating opportunities for young people to develop confidence and participate in community activities.

In addition to his work with Aasraa, Singh serves as director of events and volunteer coordinator at the Sikh Youth Alliance of North America. His community involvement also includes six years as president of the Sikh Gurdwara in Rochester Hills. He co-founded the Dasvandh Network in 2010, further expanding his work in community service and charitable initiatives. Singh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in management information systems from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Gopalakrishnan, who lives in Plymouth, serves as director of mobility initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Her work involves supporting mobility-related programs and initiatives aimed at addressing community needs. Before taking on her current position, she worked as head developer at Developers Alliance, bringing experience from the technology and development sectors.

Gopalakrishnan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Stella Maris College and a Master of Arts in liberal studies. Her professional experience across mobility initiatives and technology development adds another perspective to the commission's efforts to connect communities with opportunities and public resources.

The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission works to engage Asian Pacific Americans across the state and strengthen their participation in public affairs. Its mission includes building stronger connections between communities and government institutions while promoting greater awareness of issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. The commission seeks to create public value for both Michigan and its Asian Pacific American population through broader participation and engagement.

The reappointments bring together individuals with experience in different professional and community sectors. Ganguly contributes engineering and automotive industry expertise, Singh brings extensive nonprofit and volunteer leadership experience, and Gopalakrishnan offers a background in mobility initiatives and technology development. Their continued service is expected to support the commission's work over the next four years as it pursues stronger community engagement and participation across Michigan.