leadership engagements
With James Snider, one of the PMI’s founder, during 2018 PMI Leadership Institute Meeting.
Project Management Institute - Sacramento Valley Chapter
Jag has been involved with the Chapter for more than a decade - as a volunteer leader as well as a board member. His commitment to the project management community started in the year 2004 when he earned the Project Management Professional certification from Project Management Institute. He has served the chapter in various roles at various times during the last 15 years. Here is the summary of his current and past roles.
President & ceo : 2022-present
MENTOR : 2020-present
board member (chief financial officer) : jan 2020-2021
board member (Vp of Finance) : jan 2018-dec 2019
board member (vp of finance) : jan 2016-dec 2017
volunteer leader (future city program lead) : jan 2007-dec 2008
With Deepak Menon, Toastmasters International President, during his visit to Sacramento in 2019.
Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International . District 39
Jag has been involved with Toastmasters International for nearly five years. His commitment to the Toastmasters community started when he found a perfect place to improve his public speaking skills - the Toastmasters clubs. He has achieved both competent communicator and competent leader awards and currently pursuing Distinguished Toastmaster award. He has served the Toastmasters International, through District 39, in various roles at various times during the last five years. Here is the summary of his current and past roles.
president (project makers toastmaster club) : jan 2021-2022
treasurer (fair weather toastmaster club) : jul 2021-present
president (fair weather toastmaster club) : jul 2020-June 2021
coordinator (youth leadership program) : jul 2020-sep 2020
division director (district 39) : jul 2019-jun 2020
area director (district 39) : jul 2018-jul 2019
president (fair weather toastmasters club) : jul 2017-jun 2018
With Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor, Don Nottoli, during a breakfast meeting to discuss the Vineyard area land use plan.
Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor, Don Nattoli, recognizing the Board members during the annual appreciation event.
Sacramento County
Jag’s interest to learn and understand the two important function of a local government - community development and law enforcement - led him to serving on the two Sacramento County Boards. He was appointed to Vineyard Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) and Sheriff Outreach Community Advisory Board (SOCAB) by the Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor, Don Nattoli. While serving on CPAC, Jag participated in several land development, zoning, and general and community plan update workshops as well as conducted month community planning meetings. While serving on SOCAB, Jag attended the Citizens Academy and built a solid understanding of law enforcement and criminal justice system .Here is the summary of his current and past roles.
Member (vineyard community planning advisory council) : jul 2013-dec 2014
co-chair (vineyard community planning advisory council) : jan 2015-jun 2017
board member (sheriff outreach community advisory board) : jul 2014-sep 2016
With CEO if Cal Expo, Rick Pickering, and Board Member, Jess Durfee during AAC & CAC reception 2018
Cal Expo
Cal Expo State Fair . Cal Expo Cultural Advisory Council
Jag is passionate about learning other cultures. He believes the cultures are deep rooted practices that define who we are and learning about other cultures is a way to develop new perspectives. By joining Cal Expo Cultural Advisory Council, Jag had a unique opportunity to work with fellow council members, who are from diverse background and cultures. As a member of the council, he actively participates in the annual State Fair and supports the Board’s mission. Here is the summary of his current and past roles.
chair (cultural advisory council) : jan 2021-dec 2021; jan 2023-dec 2023
vice-chair (cultural advisory council) : jan 2020-DEC 2020
Member (Cultural advisory council) : jan 2016-present
With the talented cultural team that led 2015 events of Kannada Sangha of Sacramento.
With my wife, Shyla, at Indian Association of Davis Diwali event.
Indian Community Cultural Organizations
India Association of Davis . Kannada Sangha of Sacramento
Jag has led two Indian community organizations - India Association of Davis and Kannada Sangha of Sacramento - in carrying out its mission. These two organizations were established to showcase the Indian culture to the local communities. In addition, these two organizations were a conduit to Indian community’s need for support and a forum for exchange of ideas for helping each other. Jag has led several fund raising efforts, organized cultural events, and built a strong relationships with the Indian community members. Here is the summary of his current and past roles.
board member (kannada sangha of sacramento) : jan 2016-dec 2016
president (kannada sangha of sacramento) : jan 2015-dec 2015
executive committee member (kannada sangha of sacramento) : jan 2014-dec 2014
president (india association of davis) : aug 2010-jun 2013
At the launch of Cal-IPGCA Alumni Association
Cal-IPGCA Alumni Association
In 2017, Jag graduated from California Innovation Playbook for Government Change Agents, an experiential learning and leadership program. The program was focused on leading and managing innovation and change with in the California Government. After the program was ended, along with fellow graduates of 2017, Jag helped create an Alumni association. He was also the founding president of the association and led effort to create by-laws and strategy planning sessions. Here is the summary of his current and past roles.