BIO

By way of trade, Mala is the Associate Vice President of Major Gifts at Greater Twin Cities United Way. She helps donors become smarter philanthropists. By way of passion, Mala is fierce advocate for social justice and has volunteered on boards and committees. Recently, she has been appointed by the Mayor of St. Paul to serve as Commissioner of the Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) and has also been appointed by the Metropolitan Council to serve on the Livable Communities Advisory Committee (LCAC). When Mala is not working or fighting for social justice, she spends her time as a foodie.