Supporting Organizations and Groups
Wayzata Education Association
The mission of Wayzata Education Association is to promote quality public education, provide meaningful professional development, and protect the rights of our educators. The vision of Wayzata Education Association is to be mindful of an every changing educational environment while advocating for the treatment of educators as professionals.
2023 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction
The Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate program is meant to signal to nearly 10 million supporters, volunteers, and gun safety voters across the country that if elected, a candidate will govern with gun safety in mind. This means they will stand for safer communities and advocate for better gun laws. Multiple candidates in a race can receive the distinction, and just like common-sense gun safety, it is non-partisan.
Plymouth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group
A nonpartisan membership group with a single focus: make Plymouth a more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming city where everyone is welcome, and diversity is embraced and celebrated.
Healthy Food + Habits for Wayzata Schools Group
A group of 1200 parents who are passionate about the future of the children in our community. The group is working collaboratively with the district to improve the meal program and wellness policies across all schools
Plymouth Progressive Moms Group
A group of approx. 900 women in Plymouth and the surrounding communities who wish to learn about progressive issues and support policies and candidates who believe in equality, and protect the human rights and dignity of all people. The group works to be pro-science, advocate for women's rights, and to be anti-racist
2023 School Board Integrity Project Candidate Pledge distinction
The School Board Integrity Project is a 501(c)(4) organization that provides training, resources, and information to current and potential school board candidates as they run for office across Minnesota.
Endorsements
Outfront Minnesota
Leading Minnesota Toward LGBTQ+ Equality.
OutFront Minnesota was founded in 1987 to fight for LGBTQ+ justice and equity. Over the past 36 years, they have worked to ensure that our values of liberation and intersectional justice guide our work until full equality under the law and full equity in practice are realized.
Shambhu Nath, President of Chance Foundation
"In my tenure as the President of Chance, I had the privilege of working with Paras on the Executive Board. As our Finance Officer, Paras managed the finances with great responsibility, unwavering integrity, and significant contributions that were instrumental to the success of our non-profit mission. His exceptional ability to handle diverse tasks effectively and efficiently, paired with his cross-functional collaboration skills, left a profound impact on our organization.
Paras is not only hardworking and driven but also embodies honesty and ethical standards in all his dealings. These qualities, coupled with his passion for education, make him an outstanding candidate for the Wayzata School Board. I fully endorse Paras for the School Board Elections."
Ryan Smith, Client Partnership Executive
"Paras and I have worked together closely over the course of the last eight years and he has been part of my Client Partnerships team for the last two years as an instrumental leader whose contributions have helped us achieve our goals. Paras brings the perfect mix of business acumen, collaboration, influence, and empathy while working with our internal teams, and most importantly, with our external clients. I whole heartedly endorse Paras as a board member and the contributions I am certain he will make to the Wayzata school district."
Neha Damle, Past President of Marathi Association of Minnesota
"After having worked with Paras on several projects in the span of two years as a fellow board member of a non-profit organization, I can certainly vouch for his ability to not only manage multiple tasks from conception to fruition but to also cross-functionally work together to find a solution. He is hard-working, driven, honest, and ethical, and will prove to be an important asset to the Wayzata School Board if elected"
Raj Khankari, Assistant Governor, Area 7, Rotary District 5950
"I have known Paras for the last few years. We participated in a musical play together and beyond our theatrical venture, we worked together in building a proposal to get a national convention for Marathi Association to Minneapolis. Paras’s energy and enthusiasm are admirable, enviable, and contagious due to his charismatic personality. Paras is also very organized and logical in his approach which are extremely important qualities to have in a member of any organization. I would highly recommend Paras for the Wayzata School Board"