She recently completed her dissertation titled "Ethnic Organizations and Ethnic Identities: The Use of Websites for Creating Transnational Gendered Identities." The study specifically examines how selected religio-nationalist organizations are creating public representations of women and men of "their" ethnic community through their websites, and to analyze what elements are used to create gender distinctions. She is a recipient of several University wide awards including 100 Years of Women's Scholarship Award. She also received a citation from Governor Jodi Rell for her scholarship and activism and commitment to women's issues. She also has a postgraduate degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai (India). She was associated with a range of innovative initiatives in the field of women and development in India. See less