IHCA-NJ Executive Advisors

Archana Joglekar is a multifaceted artist whose career spans acting, modeling, classical dance, writing, and direction. With lead roles in Hindi, Marathi, Oriya, Bangla, and Tamil films, she has worked alongside cinematic legends such as Aamir Khan, Rajnikanth, and Rekha, leaving a lasting impact with her powerful performances. Archana is also a household name in Indian television, acclaimed for her roles in hit series like Kissa Shanti Ka and Fulwanti.

A celebrated Kathak dancer, Archana has performed at prestigious festivals across India and internationally. Her talents extend behind the camera as a writer and director, with critically acclaimed projects like the Hindi TV serial Samrajya and Marathi series Awaghachi Sansar.

As a successful model, Archana was the face of iconic brands like LUX, Nirma, and Sunsilk, earning a reputation as a "golden goose" for every product she endorsed. Today, she continues to contribute to the arts through her diverse creative pursuits, inspiring audiences worldwide.

Isha Vyas is the Division Head of Folklife and Cultural Heritage in the Arts Institute of Middlesex County and involved with several other regional arts and culture organizations in New Jersey. She is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of  ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and serves as President of the Board of Trustees of Woodbridge Township Public Libraries. She is also a member of the New Jersey State Historical Records Advisory Board. For over twenty years, she has produced several cultural programs to include the voices of diverse and underserved communities in the historical narrative of New Jersey.

Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan is a career diplomat of the 2002 batch of the Indian Foreign Service. He speaks English, Russian, Hindi, and Odiya languages. His diplomatic career includes senior roles in Indian Embassies in Moscow, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan from 2004 to 2012. During 2012-14, he managed India's relations with Afghanistan and Iran at the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

From 2014 to 2019, Mr. Pradhan served as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India. His international engagements extended to being the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of India, Moscow, from June 2019 to July 2021.

Prior to his current role as Consul General of India, New York, he held the position of High Commissioner of India to Tanzania and Permanent Representative to the East African Community (EAC) from August 2021 to January 2024. During this period India- Tanzania relationship was elevated to ‘Strategic Partnership’ and the first  overseas campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Zanzibar, Tanzania was set up.

Mr. Pradhan demonstrates a keen interest in economic and energy diplomacy. Beyond his diplomatic pursuits, he finds enjoyment in playing golf. Mr. Pradhan is married to Ms. Monalisa and they are proud parents of two daughters, Dibyanshi and Diya.

Stay updated on his diplomatic endeavors by following the Consul General on Twitter @IndiainNewYork and @binaysrikant76