GCKA 2026–27

Meet Your Board

വ്യത്യസ്ത കഴിവുകൾ. ഒരേ വീട്.

Different strengths. One shared home.

Meet the volunteers working together to connect our community, celebrate our culture, and create more ways to belong.

Officers

President

Manaz Kuriyodath

Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad · RTP for 20 years

A technology professional who has called the RTP area home for the past 20 years. GCKA has been part of our family's journey — from soccer tournaments to my kids' cultural activities. I'm committed to giving back and helping our community grow stronger and stay connected.
Vice President

Laiby Boban

Angamaly, Kerala · North Carolina for 20 years

A Nurse Practitioner by profession; in my free time I enjoy floral and event décor, baking, dancing and fitness. Excited to give back to the community that has brought us so many wonderful memories — and to bring creativity and enthusiasm to our future events.
Secretary

Dhanya Narayanan

Tripunithura, Ernakulam

Lawyer by profession, dancer by passion, and happiest when surrounded by good people. I love celebrating our culture, building meaningful connections and creating beautiful memories together.
Treasurer

Faizal Ibrahim

Idukki → Trivandrum · 6th year with GCKA

A technology professional who enjoys family time, traveling, hiking and pickleball. Grateful for the opportunity to serve, and looking forward to keeping our community connected, united and vibrant.

Committee Chairs

Cultural

Soumya Pillai

Alleppey → Apex

A techie by profession with a passion for dance and travel, and I truly enjoy bringing people together. Excited to bring my creativity and energy to this role.

Team Dhanya · Laiby · Rekha · Vineeth
Youth

Rekha Divakaran

Born & raised in Chicago · North Carolina for 10 years

Grew up in a large Malayalee family. My passion has always been connecting our community and culture across generations — excited to lead the Youth Committee, help preserve our heritage and inspire the next generation.

Team Das · Dhanya · Soumya
Sports

Vineeth Mohan

Rooted in Trivandrum · Now calling NC home

Techie by profession, sports enthusiast by passion, Malayali at heart. Leading GCKA's sports activities while supporting community events — making GCKA more active, connected and welcoming.

Team Aju · Das · Faizal · Manaz
Food

Aju Nair

Kottayam → Morrisville

No fancy hobby — I enjoy watching movies and doing absolutely nothing! I love food but I'm also diet-conscious, which probably explains why I'm in charge of food for GCKA. Excited to bring good food, good vibes and great memories.

Team Faizal · Manaz · Vineeth
Malayalam Kalari

Dhanya Narayanan

Also GCKA Secretary

Helping the next generation read, write and speak Malayalam — and stay connected to their roots.

Team Das · Laiby · Soumya
Web & Media

MohanDas Radhakrishnan

Born in Thrissur · Raised in Coimbatore

A techie at heart with a love for sports and bringing people together. Excited to use our digital platforms to make GCKA feel more connected, welcoming and truly ours.

Team Aju · Faizal · Soumya