Friday, April 07, 2006

Indiawest Online-"Lata Krishnan Wins 'Global Citizenship' Award

Indiawest Online: "Lata Krishnan Wins 'Global Citizenship' Award

By LISA TSERING
India-West Staff Reporter

SAN FRANCISCO - Entrepreneur Lata Krishnan accepted an award for Global Citizenship at a gala dinner organized by the World Affairs Council Mar. 22 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel.

Also honored at the $500-per-plate dinner was pioneering filmmaker George Lucas, creator of the multibillion-earning Star Wars movie franchise.

Krishnan is president of the American India Foundation, and was recognized for her vision in helping build a force for sustainable development in South Asia, said AIF spokesperson Mythili Sankaran.

The WAC's Global Philanthropy Forum, on whose board Krishnan serves, is a network of more than 600 donors who have made a commitment to advancing international causes. "

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