ABOUT MMA

Built by Community, For Community

Since 2002, Minnesota Malayalee Association has been the home away from home for Keralites across the Twin Cities. Run entirely by volunteers, powered by the people who show up.

What drives us

Mission

Empowering Malayalees and the broader Minnesota community towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable future.

Vision

A community where every Malayalee in Minnesota feels a sense of belonging, personal connection, and togetherness, no matter when they arrived or where they call home.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Values

Six principles that guide everything we do, from how we plan events to how we show up for each other.

Creativity & Innovation

Finding new ways to celebrate our heritage and engage our community

Diversity & Inclusivity

Welcoming every background, generation, and perspective to the table

Integrity & Collaboration

Building trust through honest communication and working together

Community Engagement

Recognizing achievements big and small and keeping people involved

Cultural Preservation

Keeping Kerala's traditions, language, and art forms alive in Minnesota

Service & Giving Back

Contributing to both our Malayalee community and Minnesota at large

MEET THE TEAM

Our Leadership

The dedicated team behind MMA's mission of culture, community & connection.

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President

Asha Mathew

Former President of Kerala Association of Ohio with 20+ years of community leadership across Memphis, Chicago, and Ohio. Resides in Maple Grove.

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Vice President

Deepak Subramanian

Background defined by a diverse cultural journey: born in Kerala, raised in Northern India, and having spent a significant portion of my professional life in Bangalore. Deepak comes from an Engineering background and has a career in Technical Sales.

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Secretary

Ranjini Gopinathan

Resides in Maple Grove and has been actively involved in the Malayalee community through volunteering and participation in cultural activities.

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Joint Secretary

Nimitha Mukundan

Resides in Plymouth with her family. Actively involved with the Association for several years with strong commitment to community service.

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Membership

Jenu Elizabeth

A proud MMA member since its inception. Now giving back as Director of Membership, inspiring others to participate and build connections.

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Outreach & Charity

Sujitha Vasudevan

Part of the Minnesota Malayalee community for seven years. Passionate about fostering connection and strengthening communication within the community.

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