Our Leadership

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Lina Patel is a proud first-generation immigrant from Nadiad, Gujarat, with a deep appreciation for her Gujarati heritage and the traditions of the Chh Gaam community.

Lina holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and brings more than 30 years of professional experience in computer programming, technology, and project management.

As President of Chh Gaam Patidar Samaj, Lina is committed to bringing families together, preserving our culture and traditions, and inspiring younger generations to stay connected to their roots. Her vision is to honor the legacy of those who came before us while building a strong, welcoming, and connected community for generations to come.

Bhavin Patel serves as Chairman of the Chha Gam Patidar Samaj of Chicago, leading the organization's mission to preserve the heritage of our six ancestral villages and to build a thriving, connected Patidar community across generations.

Professionally, Bhavin is an Information Security Executive and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with more than 16 years of leadership in cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and governance across healthcare, SaaS, financial services, telecom, and retail. A builder at heart, he has stood up enterprise security programs from the ground up, led teams of 45+ professionals, advised C-suites and boards, and improved organizational security posture by 30-78%. His current focus is responsible AI - building the governance and guardrails that let organizations adopt AI rapidly without compromising trust, compliance, or resilience.

He holds the C|CISO, CISM, CISSP, and ISSAP certifications, along with an M.S. in Information Systems Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Rooted in the village of Dharmaj, Bhavin brings that same builder's discipline to the Samaj - modernizing how our community connects, celebrates, and cares for one another. From Six Roots, One Bloom.

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