Ipshita Deb

Indiana University Kelley School of Business

Proudest Moment: One of my proudest moments was mentoring 16 young women from underserved backgrounds through the Freedom Employability Academy in India.  By the end of the program, all 16 secured jobs in fields like IT support, data entry, and customer service—roles that gave them financial independence and a sense of empowerment. Seeing them overcome challenges and step into the professional world was incredibly rewarding. 

Motto for life: It doesnt cost more to hope than to fear!

Fun Fact / Favorite Hobby: During undergrad, I served as both a waitress and a manager at my father’s café, juggling everything from taking orders to managing staff and inventory—it was my first real lesson in leadership and multitasking!