AdminPresident Barack Obama announced three Indian Americans to an advisory council on faith-based and neighborhood partnerships that brings together religious and secular leaders as well as scholars and experts in their fields. The Council focuses on steps the government should take to reduce poverty and inequality and create opportunity for all, according to a White […]
President Barack Obama announced three Indian Americans to an advisory council on faith-based and neighborhood partnerships that brings together religious and secular leaders as well as scholars and experts in their fields.
The Council focuses on steps the government should take to reduce poverty and inequality and create opportunity for all, according to a White House announcement.
Naming Preeta Bansal, Nipun Mehta and Jasjit Singh and 14 others Obama said: “I am confident that these outstanding men and women will serve the American people well, and I look forward to working with them.”
Jasjit Singh is Executive Director of the Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund (SALDEF), a position he has held since 2012. Singh first joined SALDEF as the Associate Executive Director in 2009. Prior to joining SALDEF, he worked at Deloitte & Touche.
He also founded the Sikh Student Association at the University of Illinois, and served as its President from 2000 to 2002. Singh is a BS from Illinois University.
~ Source: PTC News