A Desi Woman Podcast hosted by Soniya Gokhale features dynamic, bold thought leaders from all over the world who are on an endless pursuit of self-empowerment, growth & fulfillment. What is a Desi? Desi is a colloquial term that refers to the people & culture of India and its Diaspora. The voices we are seeking for this podcast may be voices you have never heard before, but you are sure to be inspired by them!
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episode 29: A Desi Woman with Soniya Gokhale: A Conversation with Simran Patil--West Point Graduate & Brigade Adjutant for the 18th Field Artillery Brigade of the United States Army
US Army Officer & West Point Graduate, Simran Patil, joins us to discuss her journey from Bangalore to the United States. Simran & her family moved to the United States when she was a baby and she mostly grew up in Sahuarita, AZ and attended Sahuarita High School whereby she was the Valedictorian of her class. After receiving a nomination from the late Senator John McCain, she received appointments for the United States Air Force Academy and West Point--two of the most elite institutions in the U.S. Simran ultimately chose West Point and majored in international relations with a cyber engineering track and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. She branched Quartermaster, and is currently based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She was previously a maintenance control officer (MCO) and an executive officer (XO) for a forward support company. She is currently serving as a brigade adjutant for the 18th Field Artillery Brigade.