The Board of Directors guides House of Devi in its mission to curate and celebrate South Asian diasporic arts in Houston. Through strategic oversight and a shared devotion to the divine feminine, our board ensures that our programs remain a vital, sustainable platform for cultural storytelling and artistic transformation. To invite a House of Devi board member to speak at your event, please contact us for availability and details.
Amisha Dalwadi is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of House of Devi, a program of the Dalwadi Foundation that explores culture, community, and connection through art, dialogue, and shared experiences. As former President of NAWBO Houston and an active leader in civic and philanthropic initiatives, including PATRONS for Bellaire Parks, she brings a strong background in entrepreneurship, community building, and organizational leadership.
Shital Dalwadi is the Secretary and Director of Development for House of Devi and the founder of its original vision. She conceived House of Devi as a space where culture, creativity, and community could intersect to spark meaningful dialogue and connection. Working across enamel, textiles, participatory installation, and gathering, she creates projects that invite people to contribute to a shared visual language. She is the co-founder and Creative Director of House of Devi, a curatorial platform for Indian diasporic art and community engagement. Her practice is shaped by hospitality, storytelling, and collective meaning-making. She has a particular interest in how fragmented histories and identities can be brought into a relationship without being made uniform. She seeks to create visible forms of connection, repair, beauty, and shared curiosity. Through her leadership in partnership development, fundraising, and strategic growth, she helps bring that vision to life by cultivating the relationships and resources that support House of Devi's programs and long-term impact.
Sneha Bhavsar serves on the Board of Directors of House of Devi and leads Artistic Programming across the organization's initiatives. A Houston-based visual artist, curator, and community arts leader, she brings extensive experience in public art, cultural programming, and civic engagement through her work with organizations including Compassionate Houston, the City of Bellaire Culture and Arts Board, and numerous arts and community partnerships across Houston.
Manisha Dalwadi is the Director of Communications for House of Devi, where she leads storytelling, outreach, and community engagement across the organization's programs and initiatives. Drawing from her background in hospitality, design, education, and leadership, she is passionate about creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, connection, and personal growth. Through interviews, collaborations, podcast conversations, and public programming, Manisha helps bring the spirit of House of Devi to life.
Dr. Sumit Dalwadi serves as Treasurer of House of Devi and the Dalwadi Foundation, bringing a deep commitment to community impact, philanthropy, and purpose-driven leadership. As President of Dalwadi Hospitality Management, he has helped grow a family-founded hospitality company rooted in the belief that meaningful service can create lasting change.