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EMPOWER EDUCATE ENCOURAGE
Dr. Uma.R.Katiki(Aramandla) MSc., MPhil., Ph.D.
TANA NRI Student Coordinator
2025-2027
S-Strength
H-Health
E-Empowerment
THANK YOU
It is a true privilege to serve TANA for the third consecutive term. I am blessed to have previously contributed as the Women Service Coordinator (2021-2023), where I focused on empowering women through various initiatives and other activities. Following that, as the Cultural Service Coordinator (2023-2025), I had the wonderful opportunity to organize and participate in numerous cultural and charity programs.
About
Dr.Uma.R.Katiki( Aramandla) is an entrepreneur, a resilient speaker, a brilliant academician, a caring wife, a loving mother for two brilliant kids, a humanitarian, and an advocate of women empowerment. She will be a leaning shoulder and listening ear for women in need.
She will work and dedicate her time to TANA's vision and core beliefs. She will bring to the table her vast experience in interacting with top leaders from India and the USA.
She has been a great strength and support to women who have been victims of domestic violence. She has counseled women in need of guidance to overcome harassment and domestic violence. She will be a mother, sister, and friend for women in need and bring her experience and contacts to help these women.
Educational Achievements
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Clinical Trails Management Certification from University of Chicago
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Bioinformatics Certification from Stanford University
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Ph.D. from Andhra University
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M.Phil., from Andhra University
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M.Sc., from Andhra University
Awards
NTR's Birth Centenary Award
2023The Legend NTR's Birth Centenary Award
Naari Award
2021SUPER WOMEN OF THE DECADE 2010 - 2020 Award Winner
India World Record
2020'India World Record' holder for Amma Neeku Vandanam
ICan Award
2017'ICan' Award winner as the Best Community Promotor
Gallery: Community Legacy Award from the United Punjabis of America - 2025
Gallery: Recognized By Vidya Jyothi as a Community Leader and Tana Cultural Coordinator.
Gallery: NTR Centenary Award - 2023
Video Testimonials
Videos/Galleries-Events done as Cultural Service Coordinator (2023-2025)
Videos/Galleries-Events done as Women Services Coordinator (2021-2023)
TANA is Inviting volunteers to a family friendly event at Feed My Starving Children at Aurora, IL .
TANA is conducted Ophthalmology (Eye) screening in Merrillville, IN 46410.
TANA Conducted Food Drive Donation Event in Naperville, IL 60560
TANA Women's National Throwball Championship conducted in Charlotte, NC - 28273
Service Achievements
- 2023 NTR's Birth Centenary Award
- 2021-2023 TANA Women Services Coordinator
- 2019-2021 TANA Midwest Women's Forum Chair
- 2019 TANA Midwest DhimTana Coordinator
- 2019 Joint Secretary, Federation of Indian Associations(FIA)
- 2017-2019 TANA Women's Forum co-chair (National)
- ICan Award 2017 winner as the Best Community Promotor
- 2018 First Women President, Chicago based Association
- 2017 Core Team, Women Empowerment Campaign (WEC)
- 2016-2018 APNRTs Chicago Coordinator
- 2016-2017 Vice President, Chicago based Association
- 2016 Organizer, Women's Day in Chicago. Successfully organized the women’s Day celebrations in Chicago involving more than 300 women.
- 2015 Board of Director TAGC. Elected as Board of Director for the Telugu Association of Greater Chicago.
- 2015 One of the organizers of TAGC Women's Day
- 2013-2015 Youth Committee Co-Chair in TAGC
I am honored and humbled to have received the "Super Woman Of The Decade 2010-2020 Award" on March 8th, 2021. The award was presented by Mr. Jaya Prakash Narayana, the Lok Satta Party President, and founder. Since the award ceremony was held in Hyderabad, India, I missed a great opportunity to interact with fellow incredible women who won the award for their contributions in various fields. Thank you, #Hi9, for this prestigious Naari Award.
Vision
My Visions for 2023-2025, along with fulfilling all my responsibilities as TANA Cultural Service Coordinator.
- To enhance Cultural Identity, National Identity through performing Art Traditions of India in particular Telugu States.
- Encourage and involve the next generations in TANA Cultural Activities.
A wonderful chat session hosted by Srinivasa Kukatla
Campaign Videos
Involved in TANA Roles
Highest Honor
MAY 7th 2020 She got recognized with the highest honor by being presented with the "Indian World Record" for collaborating with TANA as one of the organizers for Amma Neeku Vandanam on the occasion of International Mother's Day Celebrations.
2019 TANA Midwest Dhimtana Coordinator
Successfully organized in Grand scale TANA Midwest DhimTana Competitions. Midwest took home three first prizes, a second prize, and the prestigious Miss TANA 2019 title.
TANA Foundation Annadanams
Organised two Annadanams through TANA Foundation at Vijayawada during the Covid time May 2020 & September 2020
Amma Neeku Vandanam
May 16th and May 17th, 2020 Organized and managed a segment for TANA Mother's Day - Amma Neeku Vandanam.
World Environment Day
June 5th-June 8th, 2020 Core Organizer for World Environment Day, leading Hug my tree Initiative from June 5th-June 8th, 2020
TANA Patasala & Kalasala
Contact person for TANA in Chicago programs like Patasala & Kalasala
World Telugu Cultural Festival
July 24th to August 2nd 2020 - One of the core organizers for the World Telugu Cultural Festival. November 2020 - CORE TEAM MEMBER for program - Lucky Mahila.
