ALL ABOUT THE COMMUNITY NEWSMAKERS
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December 2014 -
Agnes Scott’s Wasfia Nazreen is one of National Geographic’s ten “Adventurers of the Year” and is a candidate for the 2015 People’s Choice Award, with voting continuing through January 2015.
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November 2014 -
October 1, 2014 was “Nazeera Dawood Appreciation Day” as Dawood's quiet but powerful leadership played a major role in bringing $9 million to Fulton County for health promotion.
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November 2014 -
A gift of property to the Georgia Charter Schools Association was made by the Sheth Family Foundation. Dr. Jagdish Sheth also presented his autobiography to Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi.
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October 2014 -
Parag Shah is a trial lawyer with multiple accolades. He has been featured on NPR and appears regularly on CNN. He is the author of three widely acclaimed, annually revised books.
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October 2014 -
Amna Shirazi is an attorney with her own firm, working on asylum applications amidst Georgia’s tough immigration laws. She also earned a master’s degree in democratic governance.
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October 2014 -
Meghana Pothukuchi, a 12-year-old resident of Johns Creek, Georgia is the national winner of the singing competition Paadutha Theeyaga – USA 2014.
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October 2014 -
Geetha Adinata's accomplishments earned her a listing in Lawyers of Color "Hot List." She is a daughter of immigrants, a cancer survivor, and an inspiration in her work ethics and methods.
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October 2014 -
Nisha Karnani is on Lawyers of Color 2014 "Hot List" for her work in immigration, domestic violence, and community service. She frequently lectures to other attorneys and to lay people.
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October 2014 -
Mili Shah is on the Lawyers of Color Hot List for her accomplishments in commercial lending. She has her own business, is active in AAHOA and NetIP Atlanta, and judges dance competitions.
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September 2014 -
Mrs. Pintu Thaker, a teacher at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia, received Georgia Business Education Association Teacher of the Year Award on July 16, 2014.
