Lehigh Asian Alumni Network (LAAN) invites you to explore Finding Your Passion. Join us for an inspiring discussion with alumna, Hetal Jani ’05, founder of SPEAKHIRE. Hear about her experiences at Lehigh and how that fueled a career in education and diversity. Whether you’re an alum or student, explore the importance of inclusivity, learn how we can all contribute to a more equitable future, and discover how to unlock your passion. Your voice matters in this vital conversation!

Event Details
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online via Zoom

RSVP by: November 15, 2024

About the Presenter

Hetal Jani ’05 is a first generation South Asian American and New York City native, coloring her experience as an educator and how culture, society, and interpersonal relationships affect development. She is the founder and executive director of SPEAKHIRE, a nonprofit that ensures all individuals have the means to overcome social barriers and achieve personal and professional goals that also help lift their communities. For this work, she was honored as a 2019 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth, a 2020 Daily Points of Light, and the 2021 Lehigh University Public Service Award recipient.

She holds a bachelor’s in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University, an MBA and master’s degrees in psychology and in education, respectively from IE University, Queens College of New York, and Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she received the distinguished Intellectual Contribution award. Her life’s work involves developing a person’s unique voice while empowering communities to achieve whole person success.