Roshni Shah

Roshni B. Shah is a first generation Gujarati-American who observed the role of silent service & sacrifice in her parents. As a daughter of immigrants, these values instilled a sense of purpose in uplifting the underserved. Her life motto is, "Small acts of big love." Interviewed by Rajelin Escondo, Roshni traces the journey of her career into nursing and how that calling has shifted her perspective of service, sacrifice, and healing. Balancing a dueling identity between a commitment to community and a dedication to the self, working in the frontlines during the pandemic pushed her to examine this more closely and advocate more fiercely for healthcare worker burnout & self worth.

When Roshni is not at work in the hospital, she is busy teaching students as a Professor of Nursing Education at DePaul university, coaching clients through embodiment practices, napping with her dog Bmr, cooking a meal for a village or tending to her garden. Roshni was inspired to curate this project as an opportunity to shed light on the unique perspective South Asian values impact the way this community shows up at work, in relationships, and for themselves. She hopes by sharing more honest stories, people will build more compassion for each other and heal the world one story and one hug at a time.

Education

• MSN DePaul University (2015 — 2016)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Loyola University of Chicago (2005 — 2009)

Companies

• Chief Illuminator Follow The Roshni (2020)
• Adjunct Professor DePaul University (2019)
• Registered Nurse- Critical Care Advocate Aurora Health (2017)
• COVID CRISIS RN University of Chicago (2021 — 2021)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2019 — 2020)
• Marketing & Business Development Manager Awaaz.De (2012 — 2013)
• Marketing Coordinator Silver Cross Hospital (2010 — 2012)