Indian American Impact Fund announces Shala Gagliardi as Frontline Candidate

Yesterday, the Indian American Impact Fund announced their list of Frontline Candidates, and among them was Morris County Clerk Candidate Shala (Shalini) Gagliardi. This nomination is the result of an extensive review seeking to identify talented Indian Americans running for office in competitive districts across the country.

“These candidates are fighting for our community’s values in some of the toughest terrain across the country,” said Deepak Raj, co-founder of Impact and chair of the Impact Fund, adding “That kind of commitment deserves our attention and respect, and that is why we established this new designation to raise their visibility among strategists, donors, and volunteers nationwide…..We are so grateful that these courageous candidates have stepped up to lead and will be watching these races closely on Election Day.”

“It is humbling to me that such a distinguished organization recognizes the importance of the race for Morris County Clerk.” stated Shala Gagliardi, who if elected, will be the first South Asian County Clerk in the history of Morris County.

The Indian American Impact Fund is an organization that invests in Indian American leaders from all sectors and builds a network of Indian American leaders in policy politics and government. For more information about the Indian American Impact Fund, visit iaimpact.org