ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Kiran Velpula, MBA
Councilman At-Large, City of Peoria
I am Kiran Velpula, your at-large councilman for the City of Peoria. I am the first Indian to be seated on the City Council in the 186 years since the incorporation of Peoria.
I am an independent voice for Peoria, will listen to all sides, and make decisions based on what's best for Peoria.
I am passionate about talent development in Peoria and am working with local educational institutions to develop a talent pool. I am leading efforts to develop a biotech corridor, and I am committed to make Peoria a biotech destination.
This includes integrating with the local medical health care system and advocating for public safety, infrastructure improvements, and small business development.
I am the cheerleader for Peoria, and let us make Peoria, the workforce capital of the Midwest.
Service to Community
- Trustee - The City of Peoria
- Voting Member – Peoria Tourism Reserve Fund
- Member - The Government Affairs Committee, Peoria Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Director - The Center for Prevention and Abuse
- Board of Director - Quest Charter Academy
- Board of Director - The Neighborhood House
- Board of Director - EP!C, Peoria, IL
Achievements
- ELITE - Volunteer of the year - 2021
- Jaycees Illinois - Top 10 Young Professional of Illinois (Medical Innovation) - 2018
- VIFA, India - Outstanding Faculty in Science - 2017
- Peoria Magazines - 40 Leaders under Forty - 2017
- Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce - Athena Young Professional Leadership Award - 2017
Recent News
22 Jun 2021
Dr. Kiran Velpula sworn in as Peoria’s new At-Large council member
During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Dr. Kieran Velpula took the oath of office and formally filled the previously vacant At-Large council seat left by, now mayor, Dr. Rita Ali....
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22 Jun 2021
Chamber full: Peoria Council swears in new member
PEORIA — Kiran Velpula is one step away from becoming the newest member of the Peoria City Council.....
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Velpula ‘Thankful’ For Being Chosen To Fill Peoria City Council Vacancy
Dr. Kiran Velpula is the consensus choice to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Peoria City Council.....
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