For the DFW immigration Oral History Project. India-born immigrant to Frisco, Texas. Childhood and education experiences in Chennai, India; Queens, New York; and West Windsor, New Jersey. Adjusting to life in America as an immigrant; college education at Rutgers University; career with Southwest Airlines. Religious importance of Hindu temples: Genesh Temple in Flushing, Queens, New York; Ekta Mandir Temple in Irving, Texas; Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Texas. Growth of Indian population in Frisco, Texas. Volunteer work with the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration Advisory Board, Frisco Family Services (ILEA), Frisco Inclusion Advisory Committee, Frisco Education Foundation (FEF). Strengths of Indian and American cultures. Parenting multi-cultural children. Hindu holidays. Police Departments. Black Lives Matter.