We’re excited to welcome Gina Jagtiani to the NOLA Holi Festival Board of Directors! A creative consultant and hospitality innovator, Gina brings fresh ideas, strong community connections, and deep passion for cultural celebration. She will co-lead Development with Raj Shah, helping grow sponsorship and artist partnerships as we prepare for Holi 2026. We’re grateful to have her energy and vision on board!
The NOLA Holi Festival is thrilled to welcome Gina Jagtiani to its Board of Directors. Gina is a hospitality innovator and creative consultant known for building community through culture, music, and immersive experiences. A proud New Orleans native, she recently launched NOLA Diwali, a celebration designed to spotlight South Asian traditions in the city. Her commitment to amplifying culture and storytelling makes her a natural fit for the NOLA Holi Festival’s mission.
Gina brings a powerful blend of creativity, vision, and industry connections to the Board. She will collaborate with board member Raj Shah on Development, helping expand sponsorship and strengthen the festival’s partnerships. Her deep ties in New Orleans’ music and creative circles allow her to cultivate artist relationships and bring exciting new talent to the city’s cultural landscape. Gina also lends her energy to local causes, including her role as a 2025 Shuck Cancer Honoree, and actively supports women-led ventures and inclusive community programming across New Orleans.
“Gina is a spark of creativity and a force for community building,” said Arun Lakhotia, President of the NOLA Holi Festival. “Her ability to bring people together through culture and experiences enriches our vision, and we are excited to welcome her leadership and ideas to the Board.”
Reflecting on her new role, Gina shared, “New Orleans thrives on celebration, connection, and culture. Holi embodies all of that. I’m honored to join the Board and help create a festival that brings even more color, joy, and community to our city.”
Her talent for big-picture thinking and collaborative execution adds a dynamic new dimension to the Board, and we look forward to the creative direction she brings to the NOLA Holi Festival.