Vinod Punjabi
“I am a seasoned IT Leader and hands-on executive with extensive experience building technology platforms and teams at global investment banks. I did my Masters in Financial Engineering from Baruch College, New York and Bachelors in Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University. I have had the pleasure of knowing Simran since her childhood. She is an extremely talented, hard working, and enterprising teenager open to constant learning and attempting challenges well beyond her years. I am impressed with her passion and single minded focus on giving back to the society and welcome the opportunity to advise her non-profit.”
Joanne Pinter
“I am the Director of Strategy & Planning, Commercial Sales at The Wall Street Journal. Prior to this role, I managed a global business intelligence program at Microsoft. I am an active member of my community, particularly in my local church parish and as a board member of Rock Brook School, a private, non-profit school for communication impaired and multiply disabled children. My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in mathematics (high honors) from Rutgers University and a masters degree in management science (business/operations research) from Lehigh University. It is encouraging to see a young woman of Simran’s caliber pursuing STEM and giving back to her community in this way to encourage our next generation of learners to embrace math and STEM.”
Rishi Bhargava
“Over the past year, I have had the delight of spending quality time with Simran learning about her goals and passions. Through our interactions, I have found a determination and passion that quickly caught my eye. Although kind and simple, the complexity of her thoughts and ideas continue to impress me. As a member of industry for the past 25 years, I do not, often enough, come across young individuals with such a strong drive to understand and better their communities. I am beyond delighted to work alongside Simran to offer my experience and knowledge while learning and growing from the service she is selflessly doing to give back.”