I have always dreamed of working for VOA since I got into journalism at the age of 19. VOA has been my source of news and information for a long time. I enjoyed reading the international and geopolitical point of view which not a lot of media organizations do.
As soon as I started my Fulbright scholarship, I knew I hold the calibre to work for the esteemed organization. Coming from all the way from India, my dream came true when I was selected as one of the interns for the News Hub and Press Freedom Team.
I am fortunate to cover the world and write about impactful stories that hold great value. VOA allowed me to explore in the direction of Press freedom and write about other journalists’ suffering and I instantly realized I am in a profession of credibility and risk at the same time. My skills of reporting, research strategies and interviews have only expanded since then.
Future Plans: I have completed my master's degree in journalism from American University this summer and I hope to work for Voice of America full-time.
About Siddhi: As I have recently finished my graduate school at American University, I am open for full-time roles in Journalism and International Affairs space. I have worked at The Washington Post in investigative reporting before this. Currently, I am also interning full-time at a nonprofit organization as a Digital Media Intern. I am a 2022 Fulbright scholar awardee. I regularly volunteer and lead a global community organization here in Washington D.C. I am also a professionally trained classical dancer.