Subha Karaikudi

I bring together two important strengths: professional IT program management experience and long-standing Tamil community service.

My journey combines professional leadership experience with years of service in FeTNA, American Tamil Academy, New Jersey Tamil Sangam, Tamil education, literature, traditional arts, music, and media.

I am a Tamil teacher, writer, poet, RJ/VJ, public speaker, and long-time Tamil community volunteer.

I am standing for the FeTNA Board of Directors to serve with transparency, dignity, teamwork, and responsibility.

What’s my Fetna Convention contribution

2016: New Jersey Stage Coordinator Committee Member, Emcee, Performed Tamil Traditional Arts, Ilaikiya Vinadi Vina

2021: Virtual: Vanakkam Vada America Vice Chair

2022: NY: Kaviyarangam, Vanakkam Vada America Vice Chair, Ilakiya vinadi vina Team Lead

2023: Sacramento: Karutharangam, Vanakkam Vada America Chair, Ilaikiya Vinadi Vina

2025: North Carolina: Ilakiya kuzhu programs co-chair, Emcee, Karutharngam,Ilakiya vinadi vina

My community contributions

Served as a Director in the American Tamil Academy and have been a Tamil school teacher for 12 years.

Founded a traditional arts group and have trained the next generation for 12 years.

Founded a literary readers’ circle and actively contributed as a published poet, writer, essayist, magazine contributor, and literary platform organizer.

Contributed to Tamil media and community outreach as an RJ/VJ, engaging diverse voices and bringing meaningful conversations to the Tamil community.

Continuous volunteer with New Jersey Tamil Sangam since 2015 and served as Communication Director during 2019–2020.

Participated in social and cultural causes, including Tamil Nadu Foundation programs, Harvard Tamil Chair fundraising, Gaja Cyclone relief, COVID-period fundraising, and Jallikattu cultural support.

Why I Am a Good Choice for FeTNA Board Director

Experience, Execution, and Service-Minded Leadership

I bring a strong combination of FeTNA service, Tamil Sangam grassroots experience, professional program management, technology background, Tamil education, literary contribution, cultural involvement, media experience, and community leadership.

I understand both sides of community service.

The emotional side reminds us why we serve — for Tamil, for community, for children, for identity, and for connection.

The organizational side helps us serve better — with planning, communication, process, teamwork, accountability, and results.

WHAT I BRING

Proven Service and Experience
I have served FeTNA, New Jersey Tamil Sangam, Tamil education, literature, arts, media, and community programs with consistent commitment and hands-on involvement.

Strong Leadership, Execution, and Problem-Solving
Through my professional experience and community volunteer service,strong skills in planning, coordination, communication, problem-solving, accountability, and follow-through to turn ideas into successful action.

Commitment to the Next Generation
Through Tamil education, literature, traditional arts, and Tamil music, I have worked to preserve Tamil identity and pass it to the next generation.

Transparent and Respectful Leadership
I believe in clear communication, dignity, neutrality, teamwork, and service-minded leadership that builds trust across member Tamil Sangams and the community.