Tara Shah

I have worked for more than 20 years in human resources, managing people and working with Fortune 500 companies alongside top-tier management like CEOs, CTOs, and chairmen. When I moved to the U.S. as an immigrant on a dependent visa, I experienced a downfall in my career. As a woman, I wanted to put my word across that there is hope. During my break time when I was not able to work, I put all my effort into improving my craft, measuring my skills, and understanding how the U.S. market works. When I got the opportunity to get back to the workforce, I was ready and the industry gave me opportunities. I even worked as a volunteer for many organizations, straightening up their HR processes and policies. Now I'm working as an HR manager with one of the firms, aligning their department, coming up with policies, and charting the path for their progress. My role always demands being with the board members, seeing and talking about what I observe. I know the market is really tough, but all women out there can still get back to the workforce after a gap. They should not be declined from any kind of opportunities. I thought this would be a great platform to share that message of hope.