Dr. Niyati Dhokai, of the Hylton Performing Arts Center, was honored for her work with veterans.
More from an email:
Niyati is a Mason alumna who currently serves as Program Manager of the Veterans and the Arts Initiative at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, as well as Research Assistant Professor at Mason’s College of Visual & Performing Arts. Last week, she was one of the exemplary women honored at the Virginia Department of Veterans Services Summit “Change Makers & Trailblazers: The Power of Being a Woman-The Strength of Being a Veteran.” Niyati was named Change Maker of the Year in recognition of her establishment of the Veterans and Arts Initiative. Please see the press release attached for details.
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