outreach Archives | Punita Rice

Training Guidelines for Teachers of South Asian American Students

January 1, 2019

Best-practice training guidelines for educators working with South Asian American students, emphasizing cultural competence, reflection, and responsive professional development.

Model Minority Myth Discussion Questions for Educators

December 1, 2018

Research-informed discussion questions and takeaways designed to help educators examine how the model minority myth shapes expectations, support, and student experiences in K–12 classrooms.

Be Inspired: Vishal Vaidya, Broadway Actor

December 9, 2017

Broadway performer Vishal Vaidya reflects on his journey to Groundhog Day, growing up in a diverse Maryland community, building a sustainable career in the arts, and why South Asian representation…

Kevin Negandhi, ESPN Anchor

November 19, 2017

ESPN anchor Kevin Negandhi reflects on becoming the first Indian American sports anchor on national television and why dreaming big requires preparation, resilience, and belief.

Be Inspired: Poet Pavana Reddy

October 30, 2017

Poet and writer Pavana Reddy reflects on grief, identity, and why giving language to pain is essential for healing and connection.

A Conversation on Representation in Media

October 17, 2017

A conversation with Raj Rawal (@asaprajy), social producer at Ovation TV, on South Asian representation in media, creative work, and building a career outside traditional paths.

Be Inspired: Recording Artist Lady Pista

October 16, 2017

Recording artist and DJ Lady Pista shares how she blends global sounds, challenges expectations in the music industry, and encourages South Asian women to pursue creative freedom.

Be Inspired: Natasha Sumant of Gundi Studios

September 25, 2017

Digital art director Natasha Sumant shares how her project Gundi Studios reclaims power for South Asian women, and reflects on pursuing a creative career across India and the U.S.

Be Inspired: Jashvina Shah, Sports Journalist

September 4, 2017

Journalist Jashvina Shah shares how she built a subscription sports reporting platform, navigated sports media, and found the confidence to take risks.

Be Inspired: Shaun Jayachandran, Crossover Basketball and Scholars Academy

August 12, 2017

Nonprofit leader Shaun Jayachandran reflects on scholar-athlete identity, building an international education program in India, and the representation he wishes he’d had growing up.

Improving South Asian American Students’ Experiences (ISAASE)

May 1, 2017

Sharing some exciting news. For the past three years, I’ve been working on getting ISAASE, an outreach organization dedicated to improving South Asian American students’ experiences, off the ground. This past…