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iii DEIB Fellows
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A Note from our DEIB Team Lead
"Through collaboration & input from all levels of our Integrated Innovation Institute community, our iii Equity in Action committee strives to combat the barriers of inequity that exist in higher education. Each person's contributions are not only a testament of dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion -- they are also a commitment to doing truly meaningful work with an impact that spans beyond our day-to-day duties. I am excited to be a part of a team that is committed to working together to create an environment of respect and to ultimately contribute to a future that is better for all."
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DEIB Fellows & Overview
2024 - 2025 Fellows
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Shubhaa Chawla
MIIPS '25
Shubhaa is a doctor by background and working during the first wave of COVID inspired her to explore technology solutions. This passion led her to transition into a role as a product manager at a health-tech firm. Additionally, Shubhaa has volunteered with numerous NGOs and organizations, believing that leading by example can spark a ripple effect of kindness and empathy. In the long term, she aspires to innovate solutions in the field of preventive physical and mental health.
Shubhaa is deeply passionate about health and practices yoga and meditation daily. She also enjoys gardening, swimming, singing, and playing musical instruments. Shubhaa is an avid reader and occasionally participates in slam poetry. Lastly, Shubhaa loves traveling to new places, which brings joy to her soul!
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Sahaana Das
MSSM '25
Sahaana Das is a tech-savvy marketing aficionado dedicated to using technology to drive meaningful change and build an equitable, sustainable future. With a Computer Science undergrad, an MBA in Marketing, and experiences at Dell and Tata Steel, she believes in blending tech-insights with consumer psychology to spearhead innovation. For her, extracting insights from information is the linchpin for success.
Her journey, spanning Vizag, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Georgia Tech, has given her a front-row seat to diverse cultures, fueling her love for storytelling and the richness of human experience. Outside work, she indulges in poetry, mythology, and mystery novels, hiking breathtaking trails, or sipping coffee in cozy cafés.
Fellowships are awarded for three semesters, with specific responsibilities assigned to fellows each semester:
2023 - 2024 Fellowship Overview
Fall
- Begin iii Equity in Action Subcommittee work
- Establish bi-weekly coffee chats
- Participate in Bystander Intervention Training
- Fall iii community event
Spring
- Continue iii Equity in Action subcommittee work & bi-weekly coffeee chats
- Plan & facilitate International Student Panel (admitted students)
- Spring iii community event
Summer
- Summer Project in Collaboration with Peer Mentors
- Onboarding incoming DEIB Fellow
(2024 - 2025 year)
Past DEIB Fellows
Nitya Mathur
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024
MIIPS, Pittsburgh
Neha Suresh is an MSSM student from Chennai, India. She has over 5 years of software engineering experience in a SaaS company and was part of a small NGO, called Mritsa, which promoted clean and green living in the local neighborhood.
Fall 2022 - Summer 2023
MSSM, Silicon Valley
Seemran organized and hosted large cultural events, including Diwali and Lunar New Year celebrations, which not only brought the community together, but also fostered a sense of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse traditions. Seemran also organized an event called "DEIB Insights in Tech", which provided a platform to explore the intersection of AI and diversity.