Ripple Effect
You’ve probably seen her on Ripple Effect’s Facebook or LinkedIn pages, attending NIH events, speaking with graduate students, or dominating trivia. That’s no accident—Ishita Das is everywhere. A bright Cell Biology PhD who has grown into an expert project manager on our Science Policy team, Ishita has worn many hats during her career and that’s no accident, either. In this interview, she spoke with us about adaptability and the value of self-knowledge, what it takes to be a great project manager, and how to be your own best advocate.
“That’s complicated,” Ishita responds, followed by a big laugh.
The question seemed straightforward enough: Where are you from?
Yet for someone who’s lived in Georgia, by way of Texas, only to end up in Washington DC—by way of Michigan, after a North Carolina stint—indeed the answer isn’t so simple.
Read the full article to learn about Ishita and see the candids we captured.
