Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation names new chairman Sonu Ratra, co-founder of Akrai

Published: October 12, 2021 at 7:59 pm EDT|Updated: October 14, 2021 at 3:15 p.m. EDT

San Jose, Calif. October 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation today announced the appointment of its new chairman, end the nightShe is the co-founder and president of Accray, an IT consulting and talent solutions provider, as well as the founder of Women’s Back to Work. Ratra is the first woman and theater artist to head the SVLG Foundation.

“Food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education are considered necessities – yet for many in Silicon Valley, they are out of reach. Over the past 20 years the SVLG Foundation has donated more and more 20 million dollars I am honored to serve as Chair on the Foundation’s Board, to address these disparities and create more resilient communities across the region. I will work with my respected board colleagues and foundation staff to continue my mission of making a measurable impact in communities.” end the night, co-founder Ekraya and founding Women Back to Work, and the newly appointed chair of the SVLG Foundation.

The SVLG Foundation, founded in 2002, works to improve the quality of life for communities in Silicon Valley by raising and distributing funds for food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and other needs. CEO of Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Executive Director of SVLG Foundation, Ahmed Thomas | Ratra and pointed to the continued focus on disadvantaged groups in the region.

“SVLG Foundation is pleased to welcome an incredibly dynamic and diverse leader end the night as our new Chair of the Board,” said Ahmed Thomas |. “Under the guidance of Sonu and our Foundation Board members, we are committed to helping and meeting the needs of our less fortunate neighbors in Silicon Valley – work that has only become more urgent as the pandemic continues to impact marginalized communities across the region. disproportionately affecting communities.”

The Foundation focuses on providing financial and promotional support to charities, business and community leaders, scholars and other groups that support its mission. Chris Weiler, Race Director of the SVLG Foundation, noted the significant amount raised so far for charities meeting critical needs – both long and short term.

“We are really proud that the SVLG Foundation’s signature event, the annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, has donated more than $10 million To benefit local charities,” Weiler said. “This includes the Healthier Kids Foundation, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley’s Second Harvest, Santa Cruz County’s Second Harvest Food Bank, and The Health Trust. These are wonderful, dedicated organizations that do great work in our community. We at SVLG Foundation are proud to play our part in helping them continue their work.”

The foundation’s next major event will be the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot—a fully virtual race run during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This year’s all-in-one virtual turkey trot will feature thousands of entrants who will design their own courses and run, walk or jog 5K Or 10K anytime Between 25 November to 28 November.

for bio information end the night go here. Go here for information about the Turkey Trot.

About the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Board is a group of dedicated business and community leaders from Silicon Valley, and it works closely with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. For more information please visit: svlg.org/foundation.

Laura Wilkinson
SVP, Head of Communications
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
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