Mallika Sheth
Mallika Sheth is the daughter of an oral-deaf immigrant father from India, and her personal journey navigating communication challenges with him in a hearing world has profoundly influenced her identity. This experience ignited her passion for effective communication, breaking down barriers between people, and advocating for a more inclusive environment where everyone is seen, heard, and understood.
Currently enrolled at the University of Washington, she is pursuing a college degree that intersects STEM and liberal arts. Her goal is to leverage this education to embark on a career in technology, specifically focusing on developing artificial intelligence solutions. Her vision is to address communication barriers experienced by the deaf and hard of hearing communities while promoting inclusivity, equity, societal well-being, and a sense of belonging on a global scale.
Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship encourages and empowers young women to assume future leadership roles in their colleges and universities, their careers, and communities and to become mentors for the young women following in their footsteps.