Tucson Tamil Sangam was established in October 2014. Founded by Padma Sundaresan, Usha Subramanian, Vijayalakshmi Ramakrishnan, and Sivapriya Ramakrishnan, the Tamil Sangam was started with an objective to preserve Tamil language, culture, and its rich heritage. Recognizing the growing Tamil community in Tucson, they worked together to create a consortium to bring the community together to foster Tamil values, art, and language. Through a series of meetings among the founding members, Tucson Tamil Sangam began to take shape. They organized their first successful Diwali event with overwhelming support from the community. They continue to inspire the current board members to further the mission they started.
Padma Sundaresan is a Researcher and Pharmacist. She desired to form the Tamil Sangam to get the families together to create a support system and for sharing our culture.
Usha Subramanian is a pediatrician living in Tucson for over 15 years. Her passion for Tamil language and values motivated her to start the Tamil Sangam.
Vijayalakshmi Ramakrishnan hails from a family with a rich Tamil background. Her active involvement in serving Tucson Indian community helped in shaping the Tamil Sangam more rapidly. She is an exceptional cook.
Sivapriya Ramakrishnan is a pediatrician. She revere’s Tamil language and volunteers as a teacher at the Tamil school. She strives to work for the Tamil community.
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