Aru Chandorkar joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2011. She has participated in many committees over the years, chairing the erstwhile Pooled Fund Grant Committee and Impact Assessment Committee. She is a WaWF Board member and serves as Governance Chair. She is proud to be part of a collective that embraces honest, courageous, and thought-provoking conversations—one that is committed to learning, challenging itself, and growing together in pursuit of deeper, more lasting and meaningful impact.
Aru has been a passionate and dedicated community volunteer for more than 25 years, driven by a deep commitment to education, cultural connection, and strengthening families and communities. She is a founding member of the Cultural Committee of Gurukul, an educational initiative that helps children of Indian heritage develop a meaningful understanding and appreciation of India’s rich cultural traditions. Over the years, Aru has also volunteered with YWCA Village and Hopelink in Redmond, as well as Healthy Start, a parenting education and support program serving young families facing challenges. She was an active volunteer throughout her children’s school years, serving as both PTA President and school Board member.
Aru grew up in New Delhi, India, and made the United States her home in 1988. Having raised her family in an increasingly diverse community, she has developed a deep appreciation for the richness that different perspectives bring. Aru enjoys unwinding with a good book and a steaming cup of ginger chai.
