SCN 1000 Change Agent Series - Hetal Jani

Hetal Jani is a first generation South Asian American and New York City native, which has colored her experience as an educator and her interest in how culture, society, and interpersonal relationships affect an individual’s development. Ms. Jani has over 15 years of experience as an educator and has helped hundreds of students navigate their academic careers, even leading them into their first jobs. To best provide for her students, she pursued 3 Masters degrees in a span of 4 years while working full time with students and families. To serve her most vulnerable and marginalized students, she obtained a Master in Psychology from Queens College of New York and a Master in Education from Harvard University, where she was awarded the distinguished Intellectual Contribution Award, given to the top graduating students in recognition of their accomplishments and role they played in leadership. An MBA from IE Business School in Spain and two years in leadership positions in various academic environments of China have given her the insight and passion for developing culturally aware, empathetic, and capable global citizens, who can succeed in life. More recently, she started SPEAK Mentorship, a nonprofit that ensures individuals achieve personal and professional goals, leading young women of diverse backgrounds into leadership positions across the workforce and giving them the tools to lift up their communities. Through SPEAK, Hetal plans to expand access to culturally responsive professional mentors to all those who seek one, opening doors to opportunities. Her life’s work involves developing a person’s unique voice and empowering marginalized communities, and she proudly furthers this mission every day through active community engagement. Website: www.speakmentorship.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetal-jani/ SOAR Nebula is a global online (and offline - Washington, DC area) hub where transcendent leaders can connect, collaborate and create more social impact together. Interested in becoming a SOAR Nebula Member? [e-mail] https://nebula.soarcommunitynetwork.com In an effort to promote global champions of change, we have set an extraordinary goal of interviewing 1000 people who are change agents in their communities. Tune in as our interview guests share how they are contributing their gifts, skills, experiences, resources and wisdom to create a compassionate, cohesive and collaborate (C3) world. Join us. Let's not just stand for something ... let's do something!