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:

  • DV & Trafficking survivors’ programs and services- 🪷 Saristosuits Purple Lotus
  • Training/employing women in Mumbai w partnerships in India
  • Fashioning reusability with merchandise made from upcycled saris. ♻️ circularity for our planet
  • Mentoring students to write bylined stories that are carried in newspapers in the US and abroad.
  • A benefit calendar campaign of distinguished women who pose for a purpose.
  • Conduct women’s conferences to bring social awareness for empowerment ​
  • Create and distribute popular content from a diverse array of storytellers and journalists about inspirational women from across the globe
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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

Jyothsna Hegde, Chair of the Board

Journalist/ IT Consultant/ Activist

Mary Linen Annamraju, CFO Board treasurer

Lakshmi Mandavilli, VP/Event Chair

Shinjini Das, Secretary

Media Expert

Marshalla Yadav, Philanthropist

Veena Rao , Author/Journalist

Bhavya, Chaudhry Immigration attorney & Board Secretary

Annapurna Bhat, MD

Parul Jha, IT Specialist

Abha Rai, PHD

Board and Advisors

Jyothsna Hegde, Chair of the Board

Journalist/ IT Consultant/ Activist

Mary Linen Annamraju, CFO
Board treasurer

Lakshmi Mandavilli, VP/Event Chair

Being good at numbers and having an accounting degree, Laksmi always wanted to utilize her background to achieve the best in the world of numbers. Then, an opportunity presented itself to work with a small physicians practice and learn the basics about managing a practice. Starting with the front office and learning every aspect of the medical office, she finally decided the best place for her is the billing as this is not just a job but her passion. She worked with independent practices for 5 years before starting this company in 2009 as she realized that her company could offer the best billing practice as MedROI aims at the best accounts receivable for physician practices.
Always believed in empowering herself and empowering others. When an opportunity came when she met Patti Tripathi, CEO of SaristoSuits, it was destiny to be part of this wonderful organization to make a difference in people’s lives. To support the great cause of empowering, inspiring, educating, and serving and finding ultimate satisfaction.

Shinjini Das, Secretary

Media Expert

Marshalla Yadav, Philanthropist

Veena Rao , Author/Journalist

Abha Rai, PHD

Parul Jha, IT Specialist

Annapurna Bhat, MD

Parul Jha, IT Specialist

Bhavya, Chaudhry Immigration attorney & Board Secretary

Abha Rai, PHD

OUR IMPACT

Our Progress Report

  • 20 - Social justice/youth organizations impacted
  • 100 plus Events/Conferences, speaking engagements about women's empowerment
  • 3500 calendars - digital and hard copy donated; featuring 65 inspirational women - as a fundraising tool to charitable organizations and for girls.
  • 1000+ - Women/ Youth Directly impacted from Funded projects for mission aligned organizations

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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and girls facing adversities.

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