ABOUT US

About Saris to Suits ®

Founded in 2012 by Patti Tripathi—one of the first national news anchors of Indian origin and a global media professional, Saris to Suits ® is incorporated as a non-profit public charity and is exempt from federal tax under 501(C)3.

Saris to Suits ® is a charity for female empowerment, education and cultural competency. Our focus is on building awareness and supporting key organizations in a concerted effort to break down the barriers that constrain the advancement of women and girls.

Our Vision

To empower, inspire, educate and serve

Our Mission

Saris to Suits® aims to advance women’s empowerment, education, gender equality and social justice. This includes the following:

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THE TEAM

Pratibha (Patti) Tripathi
Founder & CEO

Patti Tripathi is no stranger to fame and social work. From being the first woman of Indian origin to be a network news TV anchor to becoming a social entrepreneur who is using her voice to advocate for women and girls – Patti has chosen social work and empowerment of girls and women as her calling. Born in India and bred in Indiana, Patti navigates between the worlds of Saris to Suits ®. As a former network TV news anchor who is the daughter of US immigrants—a renowned physicist father and a cheerleading mom, she has witnessed, covered, and succeeded in a world of contradictions and disparities. She launched TriPath Media in 2006, traveled to Northern Africa on UN missions to train women political hopefuls amongst many other firsts. She aspires to make an incremental difference in the lives of women and girls so they can earn and achieve their fullest potential.

Meet Our Board

Marshalla Yadav, Philanthropist & Board President

Veena Rao , Author/Journalist
Board Vice-President

Bhavya, Chaudhry Immigration attorney & Board Secretary

Mary Linen Annamraju, CFO
Board treasurer

Annapurna Bhat, MD

Parul Jha, IT Specialist

Shinjini Das, Entrepreneur

Abha Rai, PHD

Jyothsna Hegde

Meet Our Board

Jyothsna Hegde

Lakshmi Mandavilli, Entrepreneur

Marshalla Yadav, Philanthropist & Board President

Veena Rao , Author/Journalist
Board Vice-President

Mary Linen Annamraju, CFO
Board treasurer

Annapurna Bhat, MD

Parul Jha, IT Specialist

Shinjini Das, Entrepreneur

Abha Rai, PHD

Jyothsna Hegde

Annapurna Bhat, MD

Parul Jha, IT Specialist

Bhavya, Chaudhry Immigration attorney & Board Secretary

Abha Rai, PHD

Jyothsna Hegde

OUR IMPACT

Our Progress Report

Inspirational Changemakers from Pose for a Purpose Calendar campaign 2013 to 2020

INDIAN GIRLS HOLD CALENDARS AT RESCUE CARE FACILITY

Zero tolerance! Saris To Suits ® raises awareness to end gender violence and speaks up for those whose voices have been systematically silenced.

Join us now in our mission, and help put a stop to this crime against humanity and support educating girls so she may be inspired and empowered to reach her full potential by emulating her role model featured in the calendar. Contributions are supporting many causes, including 7 Sisters International (a non-profit organization operating in Assam, India provides rehabilitative care to girls rescued from trafficking and abuse), Smart Girls program via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Hispanic community groups, and emerging professional women’s networking organizations. Bring your support now, and help us expand these success stories to an ever broader community

Among the beneficiaries past and present

Garments such as “saris” or “suits” do not make a person more or less empowered. Rather, our trademark and registered brand implies these savvy and worldly women travel fluidly between continents, chasms, and communities AND serve as real-life role models for young girls and women. It has multiple meanings – East to West, woman to man, and the assimilation process reflected in attire occurs when women enter the workforce.

Saris to Suits ® is incorporated as a non-profit public charity, and exempt from federal tax under 501(C)3 Revenue Code, which means contributions are deductible under section 170 of the code. Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 47-0977394

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