About Anne
I’m a Daughter of the American Revolution, an experienced immigration lawyer licensed in 3 states, a mom of two beautiful children in our public schools, and I’m proud to call Kansas home.
I was at the town hall in Oakley where Roger Marshall proved he was not fit to serve the people of Kansas, and it was there that I first decided to run for office because Kansans deserve a public servant who won’t run away.
Over a year later, I have met Kansans everywhere from every walk of life: good, smart, honest, and hardworking People who all want the same things, no matter where they live – a better world for their children and grandchildren. We are all facing the same challenges, the same struggles, created by the same self-serving sycophants who have run this country for too long.
Together, We have created a movement of, by, and for the People, and together, We the People will Restore the Promise of America, give this government back to the People, and make life livable for the common man, again.
All of us, Together. United We Stand.
Anne Parelkar has spent her career standing up for people who have been left behind. As a former educator, Anne worked tirelessly to better the lives of her students. As an immigration attorney, she has helped families navigate complicated legal systems, advocated for vulnerable individuals, and worked to ensure people are treated with dignity and respect.
Anne Cares
Hard work and service have always been a central part of Anne's life. From volunteering at women's shelters and assisting with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts early in her career, to utilizing the campaign trail to organize food drives for union members in Kansas City and recent storm victims in Salina, Anne has a long history of community involvement and public service.
Anne has served her community as a counselor, teacher, coach, advocate, and attorney. She has dedicated countless hours to pro bono legal work because she believes everyone deserves someone willing to stand up for them. Whether in the classroom, on the field, in the community, or in the courtroom, Anne's commitment has always been the same: helping people, serving others, and making a difference where she can.
Anne Serves
Whether representing immigrants, supporting working families, or advocating for children and seniors, Anne has consistently stood up for those without powerful voices in government. She believes public service is about helping people, not serving corporate interests.
Anne Fights for the Vulnerable
Anne Believes in the Promise of America
Anne is proud of her family's connection to the founding of our nation. That history reminds her that every generation has a responsibility to strengthen American democracy, support our neighbors, and expand opportunity for those who come after us. Anne is committed to preserving the values of freedom, service, and community that have guided America since its founding.
Anne Parelkar was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and raised in nearby White Hall. Growing up, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pine Bluff, and loved spending time outdoors on her family’s land in rural Arkansas. She graduated from White Hall High School in 2001, then attended Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas, where she graduated with a BA in history, a political science minor, and a secondary education concentration. Anne attended law school at the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Before graduating with her law degree, she spent time as a secondary school teacher, educating students about their Constitutional rights.
In 2011, Anne passed the Arkansas Bar Exam. She first moved to Kansas shortly thereafter when she married her husband, Nikhil. The two lived in the Kansas City area while Nikhil worked in medical research, and Anne passed the Missouri and Kansas Bar Exams. The Parelkars have two children and have lived in Overland Park since 2017.
As an attorney, Anne specializes in immigration law, a field very personal to her as the wife of a naturalized citizen from Mumbai, India. Living and working with immigrant families, she has seen the need for reform firsthand. Since 2021 she has practiced immigration law as a solo practitioner around her children’s schedule.
Anne has traveled all across the state of Kansas and beyond for her work as an immigration attorney and has extensive experience navigating the federal legal system, working directly with USCIS.
Anne is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She renews her oath to the United States Constitution every year when she renews her law license, and her legal background gives her an edge in understanding, interpreting, and drafting legislation that works for the people, not corporations.
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