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| Community Director:: Pratichi Shah |
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is currently the Director of the Employer of Choice function for Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a 7,500 employee global Human Resources consulting firm. As Director of Employer of Choice, Ms.Shah is responsible for the firm’s Communications, Employee Relations and Diversity areas and is a member of the Human Resources leadership team. She has been with Watson Wyatt since 1996. During her time there, she has led the Training and Organizational Development function, established and directed the Employee Relations and Communications areas and has worked extensively on Watson Wyatt’s Diversity initiative. Prior to joining Watson Wyatt, Ms. Shah was part of the Staff Development department at George Washington University, where her specialty areas included workplace diversity and career development. She is currently a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Organizational Development Network (ODN). She is also a founder and co-chair of Women in Training, a local networking group for women in the field of Training and Development. She also has consulted to several Washington DC area organizations, including American University and Prince Georges Community College, on human resource development issues. Ms. Shah holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from American University and a BA in the Psychology of Management from Eckerd College. |
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Marketing Director:: Toral Desai |
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Her experience as a licensed clinical psychologist in combination with her MBA has allowed her to work in the mental health field, and most recently, in human capital consulting. Currently, Toral works for a management consulting firm designing and executing leadership development and succession planning initiatives. Prior to entering the consulting world, Toral served as the director of clinical services for a non-profit human services organization. Toral earned
her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina (go HEELS!!) and her doctorate and MBA from Widener University. Her other interests include dance, running, music, travel, and (if this counts as an interest)…chocolate. |
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Membership Director:: Devika Koppar |
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is a strong supporter of empowering minority women to exceed their potential, Devika previously served as the President of the Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) in Houston and then served as the Public Relations Chair for the Network of South Asian Professionals in Washington, D.C. Professionally, Devika has just started her own
consulting firm, K Communications Strategies, LLC, which guides clients in navigating the media and Congress. She also serves on the
faculty of the College of Southern Maryland , where she teaches writing and business communications. Prior to starting her own
consulting firm, Devika worked for six years as a press secretary on Capitol Hill. She holds a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism
and Public Affairs from American University ( Washington , D.C. ) and a Bachelor's Degree in Government from the University of Texas
at Austin . Outside of her professional and community work, Devika likes volunteering with children, traveling, cooking and swimming. Devika grew up in Tallahassee , Florida and now makes Northern Virginia her hometown. |
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