Leadership
The mission of BAM is to preserve and cherish the
heritage, philosophy, culture and traditions of Bengal.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vijayesh Roy
Email: president@mnbangali.org
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Email: president@mnbangali.org
Vijayesh Roy has been a member of BAM since 1997. Most recently he served as Chair of BAM Advisory
& Compliance Committee (ACC) in 2020 and 2021, and as Member, ACC in 2019. Vijayesh also served on
the Constitution Revisit & Drafting Committee (CRC) from 2017 to 2018 which was charged with drafting
the new BAM Constitution and Byelaws that were adopted in 2018. Vijayesh has been involved in
various BAM committees and activities over the years such Durga Puja, Food, Logistics & Pratima
Transportation, Bijoya Sammelan, and ad hoc volunteer duties at BAM events such as serving food,
ticketing & registration, after-event cleanup, and moderating General Body Meetings, as needed.
Vijayesh has over 35 years of professional and leadership experience in a wide variety of legal, editorial,
management and business roles, as well as a long history of leading and working with volunteers in not-
for-profit settings. He served as President of Thomson Reuters’ Asian Affinity Network (formerly known
as Asian Heritage Employee Resource Group) for eight years. He currently is a Director on the Central
Executive Committees of his local MN DFL Senate and Congressional Districts and has participated in
their community volunteer programs, and served on their Constitution & Rules Committee and their
Nominations Committees that screens and nominates candidates for open elected positions. Other past
volunteer service includes serving on the organizing committee for the National Asian Pacific Bar
Association (NAPABA) Regional Convention, and as the Secretary of the Bengali Association of Greater
Rochester, New York (BAGR).
Director
Ambuja Goswami
Email: director.ambuja@mnbangali.org
VIEW DETAILS Ambuja Goswami
Email: director.ambuja@mnbangali.org
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” Hellen Keller
I have been living in Minneapolis for the last 13.5 years with my family. It took me some time to adjust to the winter, but now I proudly call it my home . My volunteering journey started in my daughter’s school district , and I have volunteered in various capacities from lunch room to chairing cultural committee . Interestingly, I followed my daughter’s footsteps in volunteering on the BAM platform . As a family, we volunteered in BAM events and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . I look forward to serving the community with other team members . I firmly believe that there is more power in “we “ than just “I” .
Ambuja Goswami
BAM Cultural Chair
Director
Prashant Roy
Email: director.prashant@mnbangali.org
VIEW DETAILS Prashant Roy
Email: director.prashant@mnbangali.org
Prashant has been a member of BAM since 2015.
Prashant is deeply invested in cultural preservation and is passionate about ensuring that our rich traditions are passed on to the next generation. His love for food, family and spirituality is at the heart of everything he does.
Since joining BAM he has served in food subcommittee for several years. His family’s active participation in cultural events highlights their collective dedication to passing on our rich traditions to future generations.
Beyond his community work, he enjoys sports and gardening, and has a love for active lifestyle.
Prashant is married to Shilpi Chatterjee and together they have one daughter Sana Roy.
ADVISORY & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
ACC Chair
Sayan Mukherjee
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Sanjib Basak
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