_ WHO WE ARE

SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S NETWORK

ABOUT US
South Asian Women’s Network, or SAWN is the premier organization for South Asian professional women in the Twin Cities.
 
 
SAWN brings together dynamic,multi-generational women from all walks of life, cultivating and promoting an inclusive, collaborative platform.
OUR MISSION
To create an empowered community through both personal and professional development.
SAWN encourages members to:
  • Foster meaningful connections
  • Leverage opportunities for professional development and career enhancement
  • Own our biculturalism and THRIVE!

CONNECT

Find your tribe! Connect with professional women from the diaspora, share your stories and foster lasting, meaningful bonds.

SUPPORT

SAWN believes in authentic networking, to guide, empower and inspire you in every stage of your professional journey.

GROW

SAWN provides opportunities for leadership development, peer to peer mentoring and coaching to elevate your potential.

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_ WHAT WE DO

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DISCUSSIONS

Panels that shed light on leadership issues and business themes

WORKSHOPS

Facilitated sessions for career development and critical leadership skills

Meetups

Networking, connections and new member orientation

Partnerships

Community engagement through outreach and volunteering

EVENTS

_HOW WE WORK

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

As a high-impact General Manager with P&L responsibility, Tillana Chakraborti leverages deep expertise in product portfolio management to drive revenue and profit growth. Her expertise includes end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation to sunset, across many industries and product lines. She currently leads a healthcare software solutions business at 3M…

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  • Priya Narula

    “Saphal had a significant impact on me because I got to share my journey with the SAWN community. It will always hold a special place in my heart! Thank you for the opportunity.“

    Priya Narula
    Co-Founder, Keyhubs
  • Kamlika Chandala

    “Entrepreneurs talking about their creative paths and struggles at Saphal was amazing! So good to see SAWN encourage entrepreneurs - it’s important to raise awareness and help inspire others.

    Kamlika Chandala
    Author & Owner, K-VOKE Management Consulting
  • Soniya Bhojwani

    "What keeps me coming back to these networking events, skill building workshops or even a holiday get together is the joy of finding a community of South Asian professional women to connect with outside of one’s workplace. The sense of community, hearing from inspiring South Asian women leaders is invaluable. I strongly recommend joining SAWN and seeing the transformative power of community building in action."

     
    Soniya Bhojwani
    Engineering Manager, Medtronic