Reshma Saujani Biography: Kids, Family, Birthday, Husband, Pictures, Net Worth, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Siblings, Books 

Reshma Saujani is an American lawyer, politician, and activist renowned for founding Girls Who Code, a nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology by empowering young women with coding skills.

She gained prominence as the first Indian-American woman to run for U.S. Congress in 2010, challenging incumbent Carolyn Maloney in New York’s 14th district.

Saujani’s work extends to advocating for women’s economic empowerment through her leadership of Moms First and her bestselling books, including Brave, Not Perfect and Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work.

Her influential TED talk, “Teach girls bravery, not perfection,” has inspired millions globally.

Profile

• Full Name: Reshma Saujani
• Stage Name: Reshma Saujani
• Born: November 18 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Lawyer, Politician, Activist, Author
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Saujani
• Siblings: Keshma Saujani
• Spouse: Nihal Mehta (m. 2012)
• Children: Shaan Mehta, Sai Mehta
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Reshma Saujani was born on November 18, 1975, and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Details about her parents are unknown, but they can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Saujani. Her parents were expelled from Uganda in the early 1970s under Idi Amin’s regime and later settled in Chicago.

She has a sister named Keshma Saujani. Saujani graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997 with degrees in Political Science and Speech Communication.

She earned a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1999 and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 2002, after three attempts to gain admission. Her ethnicity is Gujarati Indian, and she follows Hinduism.

Career

Reshma Saujani began her career as an attorney, working at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where she handled securities fraud cases and pro bono asylum cases.

She later joined financial firms, including Carret Asset Management and Blue Wave Partners Management, a Carlyle Group subsidiary, before becoming deputy general counsel at Fortress Investment Group.

Her political career began in 2004 with the founding of “South Asians for Kerry” and continued to grow through her role on Hillary Clinton’s 2008 campaign finance board.

In 2010, she ran for Congress in New York’s 14th district, gaining attention as the first Indian-American woman candidate, though she lost the Democratic primary to Carolyn Maloney. Saujani’s 2010 campaign exposed her to the gender gap in technology education, inspiring her to found Girls Who Code in 2012.

The nonprofit has reached nearly 600,000 girls through its coding programs, earning accolades such as Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education. She ran for New York City Public Advocate in 2013, placing third in the Democratic primary.

Her advocacy expanded with books like Women Who Don’t Wait in Line and a viral TED talk in 2016, promoting bravery over perfection. Her leadership in Girls Who Code transformed it into a globally recognised organisation, partnering with major tech firms like Microsoft and Facebook.

Currently, Saujani leads MomsRise, advocating for policies such as affordable childcare and paid leave. Her 2023 Smith College commencement speech on imposter syndrome garnered over 18 million views, reinforcing her role as a voice for women’s empowerment.

She hosts the podcast “My So-Called Midlife” and continues to influence through her “Brave, Not Perfect” movement. Saujani serves on boards, including Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and the International Rescue Committee, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in technology and gender equity.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @reshmasaujani
• Facebook Handle: Reshma Saujani
• Twitter Handle: @reshmasaujani

Personal Life

Reshma Saujani lives in New York City with her husband, tech entrepreneur Nihal Mehta, whom she married in 2012. They have two sons, Shaan and Sai, and a bulldog named Steve.

Net Worth

Reshma Saujani has an estimated net worth of $8 million USD. Her wealth is derived from her leadership of Girls Who Code, where she earned a salary of $224,913 in 2015, as well as her bestselling books and speaking engagements for major organisations.