CIW’s Mission 

The Club of Indian Women aims to empower Indian American Women through support groups and financial resources.

CIW’s Vision

All women should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Our Current Board

Board of Directors: 2023-25

President: Pramila Malhotra	Vice President: Madhu Uppal	Treasurer: Pankaj Tanna
Joint Treasurer: Preeti Chawla	Secretary: Falguni Rana	Joint Secretary: Alka Sood

Board at Large

Neerja Aggarwal	Ranjana Bhargava	Usha Gupta
Vinita Gulabani	Suman Katyal	Achla Khanna
Sarita Sharma	Mamta Bhargava	Sarita Sood
Deepti Suri	Sangita Tandon	Tara Swaminathan
Usha Wasan	Trustee: Urmilla Chawla	Trustee: Manju Gupta
Trustee: Rani Jain	Trustee: Suman Mohlajee	Trustee: Prem Sharma
Parliamentarian: Vandana Bankapur

CIW History

To meet the social needs of Indian women who migrated to America, a women’s club was formed in 1977. In 1982, the club evolved into the Club of Indian Women (CIW), when its status became formal with the adoption of its by-laws and its distinctive logo. In doing so, CIW became a landmark women’s organization. 

In 1983, CIW established the Indo-Crisis Line (ICL). This 24-hour telephone hotline was designed to address the needs of women and youth in crisis. 

The experience of the ICL members was one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the first shelter for battered and abused Asian women in the United States.

CIW Offshoots

In 1993, the Indo-Crisis Line was renamed CIW Humanitarian Services. This division worked to further the educational aspirations of women. Each year proceeds from various fundraising efforts support CIW’s scholarships to Indian women in need. 

Also in 1993, Humanitarian Services formed the Senior Citizens from India Association to facilitate senior’s adjustment to life in their adopted country. This group hosted meetings to discuss topics of importance to seniors, including fitness, Social Security, Medicare, immigration laws, and physical and emotional well-being.

In 1986, the Network of Working Women, another CIW division was created. This professional group often addressed issues unique to Indian working women – dual values, cultural differences, ethnicity, discrimination, and obstacles to career advancement. Each year, the Network sponsored two seminars that focused on various business and professional topics.

Past Presidents