WALTHAM, MA— Akanksha Patel is the Director of Information & Technology at Plan International USA, a global girls’ rights organization. She is also a beauty pageant participant who was recently crowned as Mrs. India Rhode Island.
In an exclusive video interview with INDIA New England News, Ms. Patel talks about her work, beauty pageant journey, volunteering and arranged versus love marriages, among other topics. To watch the full interview, please click here, or on the image below.
Ms. Patel will be honored as the Outstanding Women of the Year 2024 by INDIA New England News on April 26, 2024 at its 21st Annual Awards gala at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA. The event will be attended by about 400 business and community leaders, philanthropists, and professionals.
To register for the gala, please click here.
Ms. Patel is known for her empathy, caring demeanor, and holistic approach to management. In nominations submitted by her coworkers, many noted the way that Ms. Patel goes beyond her role as a manager to offer guidance, support and an ear to listen for matters big and small, both professional and personal.
She enjoys her work for Plan International USA. Powered by its supporters, Plan International USA partners with adolescent girls and their communities to overcome oppression and gender inequality, providing the resources that are unique to their needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential with dignity, opportunity, and safety.
To read a full Q/A with Ms. Patel, please click here.
