Raksha Rai & Thrishala Rai: Leading the Way in New States and expanding our community reach

We are thrilled to announce Raksha Rai and Thrishala Rai as inaugural regional leaders in states where we are expanding our reach. We look forward to the energy, insight and dedication they bring to the role and are excited about the growth and stronger connections they will help foster within our community in these states!!

Thrishala Rai

Mountain West

UT, NV, WY

Welcoming Thrishala Rai – Our first and new regional leader for the region covering Utah, Nevada and Wyoming.

In her own words:

My name is Thrishala Rai. Born and raised in Mangalore, I relocated to Utah in 2024 as I began a beautiful new chapter in my life and have since embraced greater opportunities for growth in my career as an Interior Designer. Holding a Master’s degree in Interior Design from MAHE, Manipal, I aspired to be an impactful designer centered by innovation and sustainability. I am honored to bring this vision to life through my role at IKEA in Salt Lake City.

Raksha Rai

South West

AZ, CO, NM

Welcoming Raksha Rai – Our first and new regional leader for the region covering Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.

In her own words:

“My name is Raksha Rai, originally from Mangalore/Mysore, and I’ve been in the U.S. since 2016. I hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I currently work at EY as an Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability professional within the Climate Change and Sustainability Services team.”