Suresh Babu is a well-known community leader in San Francisco Bay area. Hailing from Bengaluru in India, Suresh is very active in the local Kannada community and served as the president of Kannada Kota of Northern California (KKNC). Suresh led the AKKA World Kannada Conference in 2014 as conference convenor. The 3-day event, which drew 4500+ participants, remains one of his biggest achievements to date.

Suresh is also active in various philanthropic organizations in the Bay Area and is a regular face at community events. His other interest includes theatre (acting, dancing & directing), literature and spiritual activities. “Creativity” – in all walks of life and specifically in arts, drives Suresh day-in, day-out.