Tech Marketer, Empowerment Advocate: Neha Kaushal Reflects on Her Journey in Fueling Girls' Dreams and Passions"

“Ultimately, my dream is to empower women to build successful careers and become leaders in cybersecurity. By offering the necessary mentorship, education, and opportunities, we can foster a more diverse and innovative industry, creating a ripple effect of positive change.” Today’s woman dreamer, Neha Kaushal, is a Senior Marketing leader at Acronis, leading global Go-to-Market strategies in cybersecurity. An Electronics engineer from India with advanced degrees from Toronto and Northeastern University, she combines technical expertise with strategic communication. Passionate about empowering women, she actively engages in numerous projects helping young girls and women in India become independent and earn their own living. Neha is also an advocate for local community service and cultural enrichment, balancing her professional life with her love for dance and culinary arts.

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Neeraj Wadhera Reflects on How Her Global Technology Career Empowers Her to Mentor Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

“Mentoring helps to remove some of the preconceived notions we carry about work / bosses / travel. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Neeraj Wadhera is the Chairperson for SCORE Boston, and has had extensive experience working with companies from around the world, including Fidelity Investments and Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Originally from India and how based in Boston, she began her technology career in Abu Dhabi in the 1980s where she worked to computerize the Credit card processing and help introduce ATMs in UAE at the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. With a strong passion for empowering women, she currently dedicates herself to paying forward via mentorship in her work with SCORE Boston. Enjoy!

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“How Our Parents Used to Take Pictures” - Vinita Khilnani Reflects on Her Professional Journey in Comedy and Storytelling

“At the end of the day, seeing people shed whatever troubles they are going through thanks to laughter is what drives me daily.” Today’s woman dreamer, Vinita Khalnani is an an actor, comedian, and improviser based in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her viral video titled, "How Our Parents Used To Take Pictures", has been featured in commercials such for platforms such as ESPN, Volkswagen, Opendoor, and Yahoo Mail, and in 2023 she co-created and sold a comedy sketch show to the 'Always Funny' channel on PLUTO TV called "Mother's Day Mom-A-Thon. This past spring, she also emceed the Akshaya Patra USA Boston Gala. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Vinita reflects on how she pivoted from her STEM background to pursue the creative fields, the inspirational role of her family in her career, the importance of giving back, and her lifelong passion for telling stories and making people laugh. Enjoy!

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Leading Healthcare Innovator Nicki Macmanus Shares Her Journey in Increasing Access to Healthcare for All

“I think diversity in general is important in terms of representing and catering for everyone in society. In healthcare, it’s particularly critical as women are most often the consumers on behalf of their families and they are most likely to be the caregivers for older/younger family members who are in need.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nicki Macmanus, has had extensive leadership experience in the healthcare industry including at CVS Health and Cancer Care Direct. In her Women Who Win interview, Nicki reflects on how growing up in a family of healthcare workers in Ireland inspired her future passion for the space, how digital tools and AI in improving healthcare access, and her advice to women in leadership. Enjoy her inspiring story!

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Dr. Sonali Khond Shares Journey as a Physician and IMANE President

“Influenced by several relatives who were excellent doctors, I developed a passion for medicine, which led me to pursue my MBBS degree at Mumbai University. After completing my residency in Internal Medicine in New York, I settled in Massachusetts, where I've dedicated the past two decades to serving as a primary care physician.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Sonali Khond is a dedicated primary care physician and is currently the President of the Indian Medical Association of New England. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her journey leading IMANE, her passion for music and dance and how she navigates physician burnout! Enjoy!

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Reclaiming My Life: Ammara Nawaz Khan's Path to Authenticity and Success

“Reclaiming myself … walking back to my “asal” … being my authentic self.. all were facets of the biggest challenge I faced: when I walked out of my 17 year old marriage with two very young kids. Having no family around, zero bank balance, and no alimony or spousal support, I had to make a conscious effort everyday to stay positive and not let this experience ruin my spirit.” Today’s woman dreamer, Anmara Nawaz Khan is a scientist and classical musician. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on her journey in academia, discovering her passion for music, and how she navigated the obstacles she faced along the way. Embracing a “bring it on” and “I am ready for a challenge” mindset, this is a story of inspiration and resilience, and we are honored to share Anmara’s journey! 

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"Empowering Women in Insurance Tech: Geetha Sreedhar's Journey and the Rise of FemTech Innovations"

“Entrepreneurship is hard and lonely, it takes a lot of guts, strength, dedication and perseverance, so anything I can do to support them is gratifying to me.” Today’s woman dreamer, Geetha Sreedhar is an insurance tech leader know. She is the co-founder of COO of Tarmika, and has served on the board of TIE Boston and FemStem. In her Women Who Win interview, Geetha elaborated on her path from chartered accountant to insurance entrepreneur, including her experiences in returning to work after her kids started school, and how skills like decision making have been crucial in her career. Enjoy!

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Launching Male Allies: From McKinsey to Entrepreneurship, Navjot Singh's Journey of Allyship, Innovation, and Imagination

“I am a big male ally. However, I have to be honest. I am an ally to anyone who wants an ally. I do not differentiate.” We are honored to launch our Male Allies series on Women Who Win with Navjot Singh, Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey and entrepreneur. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win for the launch of our special Male Allies series, Navjot reflects on his career journey at McKinsey Consulting and General Electric, what male allyship means to him, and his current experiences with “Resetting to Zero”. With a deep passion for imagination and creativity, Navjot writes, “There is so much to be done, and I believe we are only limited by our imagination” 

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Finding Your Cause: Veena Handa Reflects on Dedicated Journey in Leading and Volunteering with Community Nonprofit Organizations

“The Vision-Aid mission touched my heart since I have personal experience with the challenges faced by visually impaired.  I have seen my brother who was visually impaired struggling with day to day life when no such help was available from a similar organization. Volunteering for VisionAid has been my most humble experience. After serving on Advisory Board for few years, I was appointed as a voluntary Vice Chair. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Veena Handa, shares her inspiring journey with volunteerism and community empowerment, after her extensive career in executive leadership at companies like John Hancock. Enjoy her story!

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Crafting Change: Marvi Ali's Journey from Student to Social Entrepreneur

“ I strongly believe in the importance and power of education. This is a core value of the work I do with both ZuMantra and TheSmartGirls. This is a core belief that is shared by Akshaya Patra. As a small business owner, I find Akshaya Patra’s scale and reach across India to be deeply impressive.” Today’s woman dreamer, Marvi Ali, is a student at Vanderbilt University and has been a social entrepreneur since the age of 11. Her venture, ZuMantra, helps women artisans from rural parts of India and Pakistan become empowered through financial independence. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win for our “Women in Philanthropy” series with Akshaya Patra USA, Marvi reflects on her journey as a young founder and the power of education is propelling rural communities forward.

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Sheroes Unplugged: Former Chief Medical Officer of Biogen Dr. Maha Radhakrishnan Shares Her Story

We are honored to share a special interview with Dr. Maha Radhakrishnan. Most recently, Maha was the Chief Medical Officer at Biogen and prior to that was a Vice President in Sanofi. She is a trailblazer to know in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. In an inspiring conversation with Women Who Win Co-Founder Shaleen Sheth, Maha reflects on her journey transitioning from her role as a physician to the pharmaceutical space, her early journey as Medical student in Russia, and the digital innovation in healthcare she is most excited about. Celebrate Maha’s story with us!

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Noetic Nook: How Parveen Minocha's is Cultivating Cultural Connection Through Children's Literature

“As immigrant parents, we hope for our kids to learn the native language. With this in mind, I am keen on writing bilingual books. Under my creative company, Noetic Nook, I have written other books, poems, and even songs! “ A technologist by trade, Parveen Minocha is currently working at Oracle Retail, building Cloud Services for retailers. She is also an Indian-American writer, and she founded ‘Noetic Nook’ to pursue her passion for creative writing and to bring harmony between English and Hindi with her creations. She brings a unique perspective to her writing, infusing it with vivid imagery and thought-provoking ideas. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her journey growing up in India, the inspiration behind ‘Chumbak’, a children’s poetry book in Hindi with English translations, and her passionate community work with Ekal Vidyalaya. Enjoy!

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