I was raised in Northern Canada, have lived in India, but truly grew up in Ann Arbor over my 20 years here. This city is where I learned, connected, networked, failed, overcame and experienced many memorable joys that have led me to where I am today. I can be the light in the room, the listening ear, the mentor or the outside-the-lines thinker for a greater impact. I have a Bachelors in Business Management and am currently pursuing a Masters in Strategic Communications at Michigan State University. I have a long and varied career at Toyota Motor North America and am currently responsible for their Community Relations division for Michigan. Over the years, I have served on many non-profit boards, and continue to serve as a City of Ann Arbor Parks Commissioner. I was honored with a mayoral proclamation from the City of Ann Arbor for volunteerism. I am working on creating awareness of the divide between borders in Washtenaw County with access to equal opportunity. My goal is to continue to bring collaboration across boundaries in our community to create dialogue, partnerships and common goals here in our county. Praveena means “well cultured and skillful” and I aim to live up to my namesake.