043: Akash Patel makes global citizens
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Akash Patel found his way to the United States to study engineering, then found his passion to help our children discover a world that could be free of bigotry and prejudice by becoming global citizens.
On this episode of the Spirit of Leading podcast, Akash tells his story of his incredible journey that began in the rural classrooms of Oklahoma and grew into the World Experiences Foundation. Akash says his vision is to replicate what he has been able to accomplish in Oklahoma in all fifty states.
Akash was recognized by NextGen Oklahoma Leaders as one of the 2017 class of NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma. He also received the Spirit of Oklahoma Award for exemplay leadership.
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Akash teaches Engiish in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Akash worked in anti-poaching efforts to save endangered elephants.
Akash makes global citizens of classroom children.