University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Master’s student Bhakti Sharma was selected as one of Forbes India 2019 W-Power Trailblazers. Sharma is one of 18 women chosen for the 2019 honor.

Sharma, born in Mumbai and raised in Udaipur, India, was recognized for swimming in all five oceans on the planet. She is also the first Asian woman and the youngest in the world to complete open water swimming in the water off the coast of Antarctica.

The Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list for 2019 features a mix of women who have fought stereotypes beyond the boardroom.

Posted: March 5, 2019
Category: College News, Student News
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