Who We Are

Kiran Chouhan is a multidisciplinary artist, trained in dance, theatre, stage design, and fine arts, whose creative vision is deeply informed by her global cultural experiences. She studied Kathak under the legendary Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj ji, an influence that infuses her work with fluidity and rhythmic expression. After encountering the film The Secret, she developed her signature style known as Manifestism Art®—a personalized visual art form that translates an individual’s dreams and goals onto canvas using the principles of the Law of Attraction.

Harish Kolasani is the Founder and Chairman of the National India Hub in Schaumburg, Illinois, envisioned as the world’s largest Indian community service center. Under his leadership, the Hub was inaugurated as a unifying space that brings together more than 60 service organizations under one roof, creating a landmark institution dedicated to supporting and empowering the Indian diaspora.

Vandana Jhingan is the Midwest Bureau Chief and U.S. Correspondent for TV ASIA / Hindi Khabar, a role she has held for several years and frequently highlights in her professional presence. Widely recognized as a journalist and news reporter, she is also described as a certified yoga teacher, social worker, volunteer, activist, and interpreter fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and Gujarati. In 2018, she sought the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois’s 8th District, running with support from the Republican Hindu Coalition as a challenger to Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Gulistan Fatima serves as Chief Agile Officer for Affordable Law Chicago, leading the organization’s Agile strategy to enhance efficiency, transparency, and client service. With over 15 years of experience in the IT sector and 8 years in project management and Agile transformation across finance, healthcare, and data services, she brings a results-driven approach to nonprofit operations. A PMP and Professional Scrum Master, Gulistan has guided high-performing teams through initiatives that reduced cycle times by over 30% and delivered measurable impact to communities in need.

Vandana Jhingan is the Midwest Bureau Chief and U.S. Correspondent for TV ASIA / Hindi Khabar, a role she has held for several years and frequently highlights in her professional presence. Widely recognized as a journalist and news reporter, she is also described as a certified yoga teacher, social worker, volunteer, activist, and interpreter fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and Gujarati. In 2018, she sought the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois’s 8th District, running with support from the Republican Hindu Coalition as a challenger to Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Ramona Paravola is the Marketing Director with over 30 years of experience in business management and the past eight years dedicated to legal marketing. She specializes in developing strategies that enhance brand visibility, support client growth, and strengthen professional reputation. With expertise in digital marketing, client communications, and brand positioning, Ramona ensures that every initiative aligns with Affordable Law Chicago's goals and delivers measurable results.

Laxmi P. Sarathy is the Managing Attorney and co-founder of Affordable Law Chicago (Greater Chicago Affordable Legal Services, NFP), where she also serves as Chief Legal Officer and oversees the bi-weekly legal clinic. With more than 17 years of experience representing both individual and institutional clients in debt and creditor matters, she brings a multidisciplinary background to her practice across the Greater Chicago area. Previously, she managed the bi-weekly clinic at the Indo-American Center for the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago, gaining valuable insight into clinic operations and using that knowledge to expand affordable legal services for community members with limited means.

Faisal Syed Niaz, Esq. is the owner and managing attorney of Niaz Law Group, LLC in Lombard, Illinois. Since founding the firm in 2009, he has focused on providing legal services in immigration and real estate, with particular experience in short sales and guiding distressed homeowners through complex financial and property challenges.

As our IRS Counsel, Gregory Mizen brings the specialized tax and regulatory insight that ensures Affordable Law Chicago stays compliant, strategic, and forward‑focused in our nonprofit operations.