Introducing myself and my journal: One World One Voice

About Me:
I am a human rights advocate from Albany, New York. As a writer of conscience, I have written Another Heaven (a research-based novel that addresses human trafficking and terrorism), and the proceeds from this novel are used to benefit organizations dedicated to helping victims of human trafficking.
I am the director of The Writing Center at Brown School in Schenectady, New York.
I am using my debut novel, Waiting for the Perfect Dawn, to bring awareness about suppression of women and domestic violence.
Through Albany Women Connection, a support group in Albany, New York, my volunteers and I make an effort to help marginalized women in the South-Asian community and in other communities as well. I am a founding member of WE SEED, an international forum established to address global issues.
I was chosen as one of the four national finalists by Norman Mailer Center in 2011 for So Fair and Very Lovely, a short story, and as an Educator of Excellence in 2011 by New York State English Council (NYSEC).
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My Passions:
Writing, empowerment of women, education

My Challenges:
Cultural obstacles in certain parts of the world (when they hinder women's empowerment and development of children's education).

My Vision for the Future:
To see every child in school, abolish child labor, empowering women (so they can empower their communities).

My Areas of Expertise:
Writing, advocating human rights, speaking at public forums