Meet Santosh: A Dedicated Nashua Resident and Proven Leader
Santosh Salvi
Santosh Salvi has been a resident of Nashua since 1997. He serves as State Representative for Nashua Ward 5 and as a member of the Nashua Board of Education. A successful serial entrepreneur, he is deeply committed to giving back to the community. Alongside his roles as a dedicated husband and father, he has consistently found time for social work. Over the past 20+ years, Santosh has served in various capacities, including Sunday school teacher, community president, volunteer at the Nashua Soup Kitchen, and temple volunteer.
He began his career as a software engineer, working with Fortune 500 companies for many years. In July 2008, during the financial crisis, he was laid off from a major financial investment company in New Hampshire. However, he overcame this challenging situation by establishing his own software company, Unique System Skills LLC.
Santosh invested the profits from his company into creating a licensed technical institute to help the local workforce enhance their technical skills, ensuring they could remain competitive in the job market after experiencing layoffs. Alongside his regular job, he ventured into real estate, acquiring several multi-family apartment buildings in Nashua. His passion for helping others extended to his tenants, whom he supported by leveraging his network to find them jobs during challenging times. He even hired some of his tenants with manufacturing backgrounds, guided them to complete their college degrees, and transition into good corporate jobs or start their own businesses.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Santosh leads a community project involving 48 volunteer families who have been preparing and serving dinner at the Nashua Soup Kitchen weekly for over 5 years — more than 24,000 meals served.
Santosh and his wife Shweta have been married 35 years and raised two children through Nashua Public Schools — one now working in healthcare, the other in environmental science.
Working for residents of New Hampshire
Education
Protect funding for strong public schools, so every Nashua student has great teachers and the resources to succeed.
Affordable Senior Living
Help seniors stay in the community they built, with more affordable housing options.
Better Wages
Support fair wages and the job training that leads to them, so hard work pays off for Nashua families.
Economy and Infrastructure
Attract businesses and jobs while repairing aging roads, bridges, and public buildings.
Child Care for Working Families
Expand access to affordable, quality child care so parents can work and families can get ahead.
Healthcare
Lower prescription costs and protect access to affordable care for families and seniors.
Why Santosh Salvi?
A Proven Voice for Nashua:
As your State Representative, Santosh has worked to keep Nashua affordable for families, seniors, and students. On the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, he backed legislation to help local small businesses grow, and he has consistently voted to protect funding for our public schools.
A Dedicated Nashua Resident and Community Leader:
Santosh has proudly called Nashua home since 1997, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to his community. Starting his career as a software engineer with Fortune 500 companies, Santosh understands the challenges faced by working families firsthand.
From Crisis to Opportunity:
Laid off during the 2008 financial crisis, Santosh founded Unique System Skills LLC – then reinvested its success into a licensed technical institute, empowering local workers to upgrade their skills and stay competitive.
Strengthening Communities:
A dedicated advocate for his neighbors, Santosh has spent years helping Nashua families find their footing – connecting people to job opportunities, mentoring them into new careers, and helping others start businesses of their own.
Leading by Example:
For over 5 years, Santosh has led a community initiative, preparing and serving meals at the Nashua Soup Kitchen, exemplifying his dedication to making a difference.
A Life of Values and Family:
Santosh and his wife Shweta, a program manager at a medical device company, have been married 35 years and raised two children through Nashua Public Schools – one now working in healthcare, the other in environmental science. In his spare time, Santosh enjoys tennis, trail walks, and exploring Nashua's beautiful landscapes.
Why Santosh Salvi?
A Dedicated Nashua Resident and Proven Leader
Santosh has proudly called Nashua home since 1997, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to his community. Starting his career as a software engineer with Fortune 500 companies, Santosh understands the challenges faced by working families firsthand.
From Crisis to Opportunity:
During the 2008 financial crisis, Santosh was laid off from a major financial investment company. Undeterred, he seized this moment to found Unique System Skills LLC, a testament to his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
Investing in the Future:
Santosh reinvested his company's success into creating a licensed technical institute, empowering local workers to upgrade their skills and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving economy.
Strengthening Communities:
A dedicated advocate for community support, Santosh has acquired and managed multi-family properties in Nashua. Through his network, he has connected tenants with job opportunities, helping them transition to new careers or start their own businesses.
Leading by Example:
For over three years, Santosh has led a community initiative, preparing and serving meals at the Nashua Soup Kitchen. His commitment to service exemplifies his dedication to making a tangible difference in people's lives.
A Life of Values and Family:
Santosh cherishes his 33-year marriage to Shweta, a program manager at a medical device company. Their children, a sustainability professional and a doctor, reflect his commitment to family values and community service.
Community Work
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- Date/period, partner organization (Red Cross), Volunteer, 26 bottles of blood collected.
Contact Santosh
Please feel free to send an email to santoshfornh@gmail.com or fill up the below form incase of any queries.