5 Most Influential Indian Women in U.S.

By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 19:38 IST   |    7 Comments
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Renu Khator

Renu Khator is the Chancellor and President of University of Houston, who holds the prestige of being the first foreign-born President of the University. She is also the first Indian-origin woman heading a prominent research university in U.S.

Renu is an active member for numerous boards and organizations such as Moffit Cancer Hospital Board of Directors, the Hillsborough Education Foundation Board and the National Advisory Council on Environmental Policy and Management. She is also the author of many books and articles on issues related to global public administration and environmental policies.

Born in Uttar Pradesh, Renu received bachelor’s degree from the University of Kanpur, from Purdue University she completed MA in political science. She has also received doctorates in public administration and political science. Renu began her career at University of South Florida, where she was in charge of various positions. She took her current position as the President and Chancellor of Houston University in the year 2008.