The Economic Times

This 17-year-old is commanding nearly 300 US Navy cadets, and her inspiring journey from freshman to student leader is capturing attention across America

Seventeen-year-old Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 cadets in New York's NJROTC program. She earned this prestigious leadership role through four years of dedication and hard work. Riddhi oversees training exercises and supervises student leaders within the unit. She believes leadership involves setting a positive example and earning respect from others. Her accomplishment inspires young women pursuing leadership and service-oriented careers.