Liza Koshy
Liza Koshy is an American actress, comedian, and prominent media personality born in Houston, Texas. She launched her career on Vine before finding massive success on YouTube, where she became the fastest personality to reach 10 million subscribers. Known for her expressive physical comedy, she has transitioned into mainstream acting and hosting, starring in projects […]
Kiran Chawla
Kiran Chawla is an investigative journalist whose reporting has exposed government misconduct and civil rights violations in Louisiana. Her investigations into abuses within the Baton Rouge Police Department prompted federal scrutiny and legal action, demonstrating the power of local journalism to hold public institutions accountable. Through independent reporting, Chawla has built a reputation for persistent […]
Asra Nomani
Asra Nomani is a journalist, author, and educator whose reporting has focused on terrorism, national security, and civil rights. She co-founded the Pearl Project at Georgetown University, an investigative initiative that reexamined the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Through reporting and teaching, Nomani has championed investigative journalism as a tool for accountability while […]
Kavitha Surana
Kavitha Surana is an investigative journalist whose reporting has focused on reproductive rights, maternal health, and public policy in the United States. At ProPublica, she documented the human consequences of abortion restrictions through deeply reported investigations that earned the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Her work has influenced national conversations on healthcare, accountability, and […]
Tasneem Raja
Tasneem Raja is a journalist, editor, and nonprofit media leader whose work has expanded the role of data journalism and community reporting. At Mother Jones, she helped build one of the first comprehensive databases tracking mass shootings in the United States, creating an essential reporting resource for journalists and researchers. She later co-founded The Tyler […]
Sanghamitra Kalita
Sanghamitra Kalita is a journalist, editor, and media executive whose leadership has shaped some of America’s most respected newsrooms. As managing editor for editorial strategy at the Los Angeles Times, she helped oversee Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the San Bernardino mass shooting. Throughout her career, Kalita has championed innovative storytelling, newsroom diversity, and audience engagement, […]
Neela Banerjee
Neela Banerjee is an investigative journalist whose reporting has transformed public understanding of climate change and corporate accountability. As lead reporter on InsideClimate News’ ExxonKnew investigation, she helped reveal decades of internal research on global warming conducted by Exxon while the company publicly questioned climate science. Her work became a landmark in environmental journalism and […]
Radhika Jones
Radhika Jones is a journalist, editor, and cultural critic who became editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair in 2017. As the first Indian American and first woman of color to lead the magazine, she oversaw one of America’s most influential publications covering politics, culture, entertainment, and society. Her editorial leadership reflected changing voices within American media while […]
Ruhee Dosani
Ruhee Dosani is a digital creator, dancer, and entertainer who introduced South Asian dance and culture to millions of viewers through social media. Blending Bollywood and Punjabi choreography with contemporary trends, she built one of the largest online audiences for Indian dance in the United States. Her work helped normalize South Asian cultural expression on […]
Deepica Mutyala
Deepica Mutyala is an entrepreneur, beauty executive, and digital creator who challenged long-standing beauty industry standards for people with deeper skin tones. After building a large online following through beauty content, she founded Live Tinted, a cosmetics brand centered on inclusivity and multicultural consumers. By combining social media influence with entrepreneurship, Mutyala expanded representation within […]