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After her coursework at the University of Chicago B.A., the London School of Economics, and Duke University M.A., Sonal worked with the United States Department of Treasury for over seven years on a variety of issues and regions.

Sonal8217;s younger sister, Roopal, and younger brother, Anand, run Indicorps in India. Her parents live in Houston, Texas, where her father is a financial advisor.

Roopal told Newsline: 8220;Sonal has the unique opportunity to serve as a member of Barack Obama8217;s transition team and to make a positive impact on America and the larger world community.8221;

Obama, she feels, stresses on the spirit of service and sacrifice. 8220;Sonal believes strongly in these values, which is why she co-founded Indicorps8212;to help Indians reconnect with India through service. Obama8217;s transition team is another way for her to give back in service and to resonate the message 8220;yes, we can.8221;

Anand is assisting Piramal Foundation with a new social enterprise named Sarvajal, designed to bring affordable clean drinking water within reach of the greater Indian population.