Sangeetha Rayapati

Mayor of Moline, Illinois

Sangeetha Rayapati is the Mayor of Moline, Illinois, serving since 2021. With deep roots in the Midwest, she has lived in Moline for nearly two decades.  Before her mayoral role, she served as President and Vice-President of the Moline-Coal Valley School Board. Rayapati holds degrees in Nursing and Music from Valparaiso University and advanced degrees in Music from the University of Minnesota. She is also a Professor of Music at Augustana College.

Her administration focuses on infrastructure, quality of life, and economic development. She has introduced community programs like internships for high school students and initiatives to expand child care infrastructure.  Rayapati is recognized for her leadership in fostering community connectedness and understanding​​​​​​. Indiaspora is proud to have Sangeetha Rayapati in our Government Leaders List.