Meet the team

Jotsna Kurkute – President

I have been staying in Farmington for the last 8 years along with my husband Mahadu and son Tanmay, second-year college student. I am working as a Lead CRA in Clinical Trials. Enjoys dancing, cycling, volunteering and is extremely fond of acting in dramas. Looking forward to a fun- filled CTMM executive committee 2025-26.   कनेटिकट काठी नांदते मराठी!

Vaidehi Paranjape – Vice President

Mukund Awati – Treasurer

Mukund Awati
 
 
 
I live in Simsbury with my Husband Kiran Paranjape and 2 wonderful kids Tanvi  and Tejas who always believe in me and support me in my ventures. I work as a Customer Service Analyst in the fintech company. I love to take part in social events. Making connection’s with people and creating strong bond is my passion.
I am a strong admirer and learner of a classical dance form “Kathak” . I am a swayamsevika for HSS since childhood. Acting and watching drama is my hobby.  Love to be a part of CTMM executive committee where community celebrates all the events with full enthusiasm. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I live in South Windsor with my wife Deepali, son Maitreya (UCONN Freshman) and daughter Maithilee (High school Sophmore). We have been CT residents pretty much since 2004, except couple smaller stays in PA and India.
I have strong interest in social / cultural events participation and event management as well. I have handled corporate events with 400+ associates for few years, so I think joining CTMM Executive Committee will be a mutually benefitting engagement.
 

Sushant Gosavi – Executive Committee Member

 Hi, I am Sushant Gosavi. I have been a resident of Connecticut for over a decade. I live in Rocky Hill with my wife, Shilpa, and my son, Vedant, who is a high school junior. I am a keen follower of current affairs and global geopolitics. Writing blogs is my passion, and I write across a variety of genres. I am deeply passionate about the Marathi language, culture, people, and, of course, food! I believe I can positively contribute to the preservation and growth of Maharashtrian culture through CTMM.

Harshada Daptardar – Executive Committee Member

Hi, I am Harshada Daptardar. I have been in Connecticut for the past 23 years . I live in Naugatuck with my husband Kedar, daughter Shravani (Junior at UCONN) and son Neil ( Sophomore at high school) . I am working at ION community bank  and have passion for cooking and food photography. I enjoy participating in social and cultural events . Have the past experience of participating and hosting few events at CTMM Marathi Mandal. Looking forward to working with the 2025-26 executive committee.