Joseph Melookaran shares the remarkable story of his journey from a small village in Kerala, India, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and White House appointee in the United States. From financial struggles and cultural barriers to building thriving businesses and serving his community, this story is all about faith, resilience, and the power of giving back.
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Joseph Melookaran is a certified public accountant, entrepreneur, and civic leader who has spent over thirty years building businesses and serving communities. His ventures include a CPA firm, a financial advisory practice, and JMA Information Technology Inc., which grew to have offices across the United States and in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Tokyo before being acquired in 2018.
Joseph co-founded the Asian American Chamber of Commerce in Kansas City, served as president of the International Relations Council of Kansas City, and held leadership positions in multiple civic and faith-based organizations. His work focused on fostering unity among diverse communities and creating economic opportunities for Asian Americans.
From 2004 to 2007, Joseph served under President George W. Bush on the Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He was the lead author of the commission’s report to the president, a policy roadmap titled “Enhancing Economic Opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.” His recommendations influenced federal approaches to supporting Asian American communities nationwide.
Joseph immigrated to the United States from Kerala, India, in 1983. His journey from taking humble jobs to becoming a presidential appointee shapes his perspective on resilience, faith, and service. He believes success is measured not by what you achieve for yourself but by how you help others rise.
Joseph Melookaran is a certified public accountant, entrepreneur, and civic leader who has spent over thirty years building businesses and serving communities. His ventures include a CPA firm, a financial advisory practice, and JMA Information Technology Inc., which grew to have offices across the United States and in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Tokyo before being acquired in 2018.
Joseph co-founded the Asian American Chamber of Commerce in Kansas City, served as president of the International Relations Council of Kansas City, and held leadership positions in multiple civic and faith-based organizations. His work focused on fostering unity among diverse communities and creating economic opportunities for Asian Americans.
From 2004 to 2007, Joseph served under President George W. Bush on the Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He was the lead author of the commission’s report to the president, a policy roadmap titled “Enhancing Economic Opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.” His recommendations influenced federal approaches to supporting Asian American communities nationwide.
Watch Joseph Melookaran share his journey from Kerala to America, from struggle to success, and from building businesses to serving communities. This powerful preview captures both the personal challenges and the civic leadership that defined his unscripted destiny.
Read how this book connected with immigrants, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing their realities of building a new life while staying true to their values. These reflections come from people who found guidance and real inspiration in Joseph’s story.
My parents came to America from the Philippines in the 1970s, and reading Joseph’s story helped me understand what they went through in ways they never talked about. The humiliation of having degrees that meant nothing here, the loneliness, the pressure to succeed. Tbh, this book gave me language for struggles I saw but could not name. recommended.
I run a small accounting practice, and Joseph’s description of the ethical challenges in business hit home. The pressure to cut corners, the temptation to prioritize profit over integrity, the difficulty of competing against people willing to cheat. His commitment to doing things right even when it cost him clients reminded me why I got into this profession. Every business owner should read this.
I am not particularly religious, but Joseph’s account of service and giving back moved me. He did not just build wealth and walk away. He created pathways for others, mentored people who had nothing, and used his position to change policies. Would definitely recommend this book for sure!
