Dear Members,
Wishing you all a very joyful and healthy 2025. My name is Neelima Katukuri, and I am an interventional cardiologist. I am honored to serve as your CAPI president this year. As I see it, CAPI this year will be all about participating in community events, and promoting healthier lives of the community and physicians.
My thoughts: As we step into 2025, CAPI is looking forward to working together for healthier community. I want to remind you of CAPI’s vision that I am confident we can achieve this vision together.
OUR PURPOSE
We are a network of Central Florida medical and dental professionals collaborating to make a difference in the lives of members and the community, while fostering professional growth and enhancing healthcare for all.
OUR VISION
- Members: We aim to expand of our membership base while enhancing engagement and value for our members. By fostering a vibrant and supportive community, we strive to empower healthcare professionals in Central Florida, providing collaborations and opportunities that lead to professional and business growth.
- Industry: Our goal is to build strong partnerships and sponsorships not just within the healthcare industry, but also with all businesses that touch us in our day-to-day lives. These alliances enable us to leverage resources, share knowledge, and advance our mission more effectively. Collectively, we can make a significant impact on medical and on non-medical industries around us.
- Community: "Giving back" is at the core of our mission. We are dedicated to doing this efficiently and strategically. Through targeted initiatives and outreach programs, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve in Central Florida and throughout the world.
- Future:My providing support, mentoring, and volunteering activities for younger generation through partnering with Indian student association at UCF.
CAPI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
I am honored to be supported by the esteemed members of our Executive Committee (EC). Our stellar team consists of Dr. Alka Madan (Past President), Dr. Shveta Gupta (President-Elect for 2026), and Dr. Suneeta Pinnamaneni (Vice President). I take this opportunity to welcome Dr. Ashish Gupta as the Treasurer and Drs. Ritu Kumari and Nilam Jha as Members-at-large. In addition, we will have Paula Wyatt as the Executive Director for CAPI this year. I look forward to working together with the team in meeting our objectives for CAPI in 2025.
OBJECTIVES OF CAPI 2025 AND BEYOND
This year, we will continue all the great work done by our past leaders. Our objectives are to fulfill our vision by enhancing physician wellness and raising funds to support our work in the community. This will include organizing heritage events that celebrate our cultural richness, promoting wellness, giving back to community, medical conferences that facilitate professional growth and knowledge sharing, and mentoring and encouraging the involvement of the younger generation.
Respectfully yours,
Neelima Katukuri, MD
President, CAPI 2025
