5 Most Influential Indian Women in U.S.

By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 19:37 IST   |    7 Comments
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Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley is the current Governor of South Carolina, who is real inspiration and matter of pride to all Indian-Americans. She is the first woman to hold this prestigious position and the second Indian origin Governor in South Carolina. Moreover, this 40 year old lady is the youngest present Governor in U.S.

Haley has also been honored with many prestigious awards which include the Palmetto Leadership Award and India Abroad Person of the Year 2010. She was a prestigious member among the Board of Directors of Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce and Lexington Chamber of Commerce. She served as the treasurer and later on as the president of National Association of Women Business Owners.

Born to Sikh immigrants from Amritsar, Haley completed her graduation from Orangeburg Preparatory Schools and B.S. in accounting from Clemson University. She joined her mother’s business Exotica International, a clothing firm, after the completion of degree. Haley is proud to be an Indian-origin who respects and adores her heritage and ancestry. She is a true motivation to the young Indians in U.S. to become a part of political mainstream.