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Kanmani Ganesan

(Leadership with Integrity; Service with Heart)
Community Leader | Tamil Educator | Non-Profit Finance & Administration
Candidate – FeTNA Assistant Treasurer

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Born and Raised: Coimbatore, TamilNadu


Associated Tamil Sangam : Jax Tamil Mandram, SF BATM, Reading Tamil Sangam,UK and Arizona Tamil Sangam.

Ex joint treasurer and current President of Arizona Tamil Sangam

First Woman President in the 33 year history of Arizona Tamil Sangam

Core Strengths

Non-profit financial management & governance

QuickBooks accounting & reporting

Non-profit tax filing & compliance support

Large-scale cultural event coordination

Tamil school leadership & education management

Community engagement & volunteer coordination

Transparent decision-making & member communication

Neutral, service-oriented leadership approach

Tamil Education Experience

Tamil Teacher – International Tamil Academy (8 years)

Principal – Arizona Chandler Tamil School (2 years)

Organized Tamil Thiran pottigal; Strengthened Tamil learning programs for children

Conducted Tamil kids scholarship interviews and student development initiatives

Promoted Tamil language growth among next-generation learners

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Tamil Sangam Leadership

● First Woman President – Arizona Tamil Sangam 2026 (33-year history milestone)

  • Leading a 1500+ member organization
  • Organized major cultural events (Uriyadi, vaazhai ilai virundhu, Saravedi, Mellisai Maalai etc.)
  • Strengthened inclusive family and youth participation
  • Overseeing operations of 2 Tamil schools under Sangam banner
  • Run Awareness webinars every month as a new initiative for the Arizonan Tamils for health, Immigration, Emergency help, Estate planning and so on.

● Active Tamil Sangam contributor for 15+ years across multiple states - Jax Tamil Mandram, SF BATM, Reading Tamil Sangam, UK.

FeTNA Contribution:

● FeTNA Tamil Theni Coordinator (6+ years)

● FeTNA Kural Theni Coordinator (2 Years)

● Participated in Sacramento Convention as Tamil Theni Finals Judge

● Hosted 2021 FeTNA Convention TamilTheni.

Non -Profit Financial Experience

Joint Treasurer – Arizona Tamil Sangam (2025)

● Managed non-profit financial operations using QuickBooks

● Implemented cost-saving financial strategies and managed Arizona Tamil School fee collection (2025–26) for 750+ students using Zeffy, reducing commission fees and saving several thousand dollars for Arizona Tamil Sangam.

● Handled accounting processes and tax-related documentation

● Enhanced financial transparency and reporting practices within Arizona Tamil Sangam, ensuring clearer communication and accountability in all financial operations.

● Established a structured, accountable, and member-trust-driven financial system, strengthening confidence among families, volunteers, and leadership teams.

If elected, I will focus on:

● Dedicated to ethical, neutral, and service-driven leadership

● Proven experience in reducing costs and saving thousands of dollars through efficient financial practices

● Commitment to transparent, timely, and accurate financial reporting

● Hands-on experience in non-profit finance, Tamil Sangam leadership, and digital financial systems

● Passion for building trust, unity, and long-term sustainability across FeTNA

● Will propose the introduction of Udhavi Thogai initiative to support financial assistance and member welfare of member sangams.

● Strong emphasis on financial discipline, accountability, and responsible fund management

● Ensuring clear and consistent communication with all member organizations

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My Videos

✦ Unified Leadership For FeTNA 2026 ✦ ✦ தமிழ் • பண்பு • சேவை ✦ ✦ Strong Women Leadership ✦ ✦ Community First ✦ ✦ பேரவைத் தேர்தல் 2026-2028 ✦ ✦ Unified Leadership For FeTNA 2026 ✦ ✦ தமிழ் • பண்பு • சேவை ✦ ✦ Strong Women Leadership ✦ ✦ Community First ✦ ✦ பேரவைத் தேர்தல் 2026-2028 ✦