Roshna Vernekar, a sui generis model who inspires others to scale dizzy heights against all odds
By SHRI RAM SHAW
New Delhi/New York (21 March) : “Honour is the reward of virtue.” The saying aptly fits for Roshna Vernekar, an American model of India origin who inspires others to scale dizzy heights against all odds.
This International Women’s Day on March 5th, Roshna from Margoa Goa, received the “Inspiring Women Award” from Miss Universe – 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu in New York for her outstanding work in “Philanthropy, Coaching & Empowering woman” to recognize and embody their worth and become a better version of themselves.
As Vice President of Women Empowerment & Social Welfare (USA) at HDEF she is involved in volunteering, donating and being a voice for the voiceless. As a State Director and Spokeswoman for Miss Bharat Ohio, she is spreading the breast cancer awareness and the proceeds from this pageant were donated towards the cause. Also, as Vice President of Membership for Toastmaster International she has been relentlessly mentoring and training women to become fine leaders of tomorrow.
Roshna is also an International Speaker, Host, Pageant Judge, Coach & Mentor. She was the winner of Mrs. Bharat Ohio 2019 and Mrs. South Asia world 2020 and won the Toastmaster International speech contest.
She is actively involved in the prep kitchen in preparing and delivering meals to the senior citizens. As a mentor at Freedom Ala Cart, she works on the rehabilitation of drug abuse and trafficked women.
As an International Model she has ramp-walked at New York Fashion Week, Michigan International Fashion Week , Indian Fashion Week and walked for several other local women entrepreneurs.