Posts in CMaker - Leadership
The Value of Hard-Earned Money: Jessica Shah Shares Journey in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Akshaya Patra

“Always talk to the people in your life, especially your elders. Listen to their stories, and learn from their experiences.” Today’s woman dreamer, Jessica Shah is an NYC based finance professional and entrepreneur, with a passion for philanthropy and giving back. In her inspiring Women Who Win interview, she shares the key lessons she learned from her parents journey, and how she applies them in her finance career, her venture Komenci, and in her philanthropic work with Akshaya Patra’s Young Professionals. Check out her story!

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"Sheroes Unplugged": Debbie Shore and Rachana Kulkarni Discuss Share Our Strength, Akshaya Patra USA, and Giving Back

Coming Together for the Cause: Share our Strength Foundation & Akshaya Patra USA. As a part of our Women in Philanthropy Series with Akshaya Patra, we are excited to share this inspiring conversation with two women leaders with a passion for giving back and creating societal change. Debbie Shore is the co-founder of the Share Our Strength Foundation, an organization mission is to end hunger and poverty in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Rachana Kulkarni is an award-winning cardiologist and Board Member of Akshaya Patra USA. In this conversation with Women Who Win, Debbie and Rachana share details on the partnership and synergies between the two organizations, their passion for philanthropy, and their mission to end hunger on a global scale! Check out this inspiring conversation!

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Desi Gurus of America: Sangeet Srikanth Highlights the Importance of Diversity in Teaching

“We all magically felt supported, knowing that we are not a ‘lone immigrant teacher’ anymore.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sangeet Srikanth, is an inspiring educator. Starting her journey at Boston University as the only South Asian female amongst 150- 200 students enrolled in her teacher training program, she has always believed in the important role diversity has in teaching. In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Sangeet shares her journey with Desi Gurus of Boston, an organization created to connect all South Asian teachers in K-12 schools in New England. She shares the organization’s future vision, how she empowers young women through her work, and her journey as an educator. Enjoy!

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Boston's First Haitian American City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune Shares Her Powerful Journey and Vision for the City

“Women belong everywhere, including in city politics. Women are close to the issues that matter most to working families. I’m proud to be part of a City Council that is a majority woman and to be leading alongside Boston’s first elected woman mayor of color. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Ruthzee Louijeune is the first Haitian-American City Councilor of Boston. Born in Boston to two working class immigrants, Ruthzee’s first ever job was at the age of 14, giving historical walking tours of Boston and she served as a senior attorney for Elizabeth Warren’s campaigns. An inspiring visionary ready to take the city of Boston by storm, Ruthzee shares her vision for the future of our city!

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A Woman Leader in Indian Foreign Service: Ambassador Sangeeta Bahadur, Embassy of Minsk, Belarus, Shares her Journey.

Today’s woman dreamer, Ambassador Sangeeta Bahadur, is a senior Indian Foreign Service Officer, currently posted as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Belarus. Born in Kolkata, she joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1987, and has been posted Indian diplomatic missions all over the world, including Spain, Bulgaria, Mexico, Belgium and UK. Additionally, she is a published author of speculative fiction, the Kaal Trilogy, and has received wide appreciation and has a dedicated fan-following. A True Woman Dreamer, Sangeeta shares what inspired her to pursue a career in foreign service, her experience living and working in different parts of the world, her passion for fiction writing, and how she seeks to empower other women in foreign service and policy. Enjoy her inspiring and captivating story.

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