As a daughter of immigrant parents from India, Sweta was always instilled with the value of education. She pursued her BS in Decision Science at Carnegie Mellon University and ultimately received her PhD in Risk Management from Kings College London.
Sweta then went on to complete a post doctorate at Oxford University and worked as an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She realized through this academic journey just how fortunate she was to have parents who supported her education and had access to world class institutions that nurtured her curiosity.
Sweta also realized the historically disenfranchised demographics of people, mainly women and minorities, that have not had the privilege of such support and access. With the world’s global challenges already underway and looming ahead of us, it’s clear we need all hands on deck.
We need the creativity, intellect, and perspectives from those who have not yet had the opportunity to contribute their talents, and we must support their pursuits.
Not only does everyone deserve a shot at a good education, but we also collectively NEED creative solutions to ensure our planet is habitable and prosperous.
Sweta believes this creativity and human ingenuity will come from women, and from the minority groups who have not yet had the opportunity to contribute meaningfully. Her passion is to support opportunities for women and minorities in STEM fields.
Science, technology and behavioural science will provide us with the toolkit of solutions we need to ensure we have a future on a planet that is thriving.
She is also the host of Risky Behavior, a dynamic podcast that explores controversial issues and discusses a variety of topics ranging from nutrition and climate change, to sex and prescription drugs.
