Parin Somani, an educator and author was recently honoured with the International Diaspora Award. She was conferred this award in Gwalior by Madhya Bhartiya Hindi Sahitya Sabha, a collaboration of Akhil Bharatiya Sahatiya Parishad on 17th November 2019.
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Parin is an independent scholar, exploring thought-provoking teaching methods from the west, which can be applied to a religious context in academia.
She has travelled to developing parts of the world, as a visiting lecturer, in pursuit to introduce contemporary teaching methods to overcome the social stigma attached to mental health and well-being, with particular emphasis on women’s empowerment.
Currently in banking industry, Somani has also been a freelance writer, author and poetess. She is connected with various charities including Rotary Club and has served in the Ismaili community and institutions as a volunteer.
