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Indian-American Philanthropist Sharmila Mona Sinha Inducted into National Womens Hall of Fame
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:00
Indian-American Philanthropist Sharmila Mona Sinha Inducted into National Womens Hall of Fame
- •Sharmila Mona Sinha becomes only the second woman of Indian origin, following Indra Nooyi, to be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
- •The Kolkata-born CEO of Equality Now joined 300 iconic women leaders during the induction ceremony held in Seneca Falls, New York.
- •Sinha's remarkable career spans successful stints on Wall Street, major corporate leadership roles, and global campaigns for women's equality.
- •She has previously led Women Moving Millions, co-founded Raising Change, and serves on multiple prominent non-profit and museum boards.
Key Questions Answered
Sharmila Mona Sinha is an Indian-American philanthropist and the CEO of Equality Now who has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame on September 24 at Seneca Falls, New York.
Indra Nooyi, the former PepsiCo CEO, was the first woman of Indian origin to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, with Sharmila Mona Sinha being the second.
