Our people

Meet the people
behind Asha Circle

Together. Empower. Elevate.

Building preventative health, cultural continuity, and belonging for South Asian adults, families, and youth in Calgary — upstream, before crisis arrives.

Asha Circle is built by people who believe that community health starts with community leadership. Each person on this team brings a different strength — and each has an equal seat at the table.

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Sunita Dhoopar
Founder · Community Building

Arrived in Calgary in October 1991. Over three decades she ran a day home, an East Indian grocery store, and showed up for the people around her. Founded Asha Circle because South Asian families in Calgary deserved upstream support. Recognized by our MLA in March 2026 for three decades of community building.

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Sunny Dhoopar
Co-founder · Health & Programs

Family physician at Infini Health, Calgary. Medical training across Dominican Republic, United States, and Canada, including community health work in Haiti and Nicaragua. Believes community is one of the most powerful medicines available — and our job is to build it before it’s needed.

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Subhash Dhoopar
Board Member · Finance & Governance

Brings financial discipline and steady oversight to Asha Circle. Ensures every dollar donated goes where it matters most. Believes trustworthy governance is what allows a community organization to grow with integrity.

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Aunshu Dhoopar
Board Member · Communications & Social Media

Manages Asha Circle’s voice online — making sure our community can find us, follow events, and stay connected between gatherings. Believes community lives in everyday moments of being seen and heard.

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Shama Kapoor
Board Member · Programs & Community Outreach

MC for Hanuman Jayanti 2026 and a beloved presence in Calgary’s South Asian community. Brings warmth and operational clarity to every event and program she touches.

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Jaitin Kapoor
Board Member · Events & Community Outreach

Turns vision into a plan and a plan into a moment the community will remember. Believes well-run events are how trust is built in a community — one gathering at a time.

Together. Empower. Elevate.

Want to be part
of Asha Circle?

We welcome volunteers, ambassadors, and community leaders who share our values.

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