Ghazala Hashmi education and career path: Indian-origin professor making history as Virginia’s first Muslim Lt governor

Ghazala Hashmi has made history in Virginia, becoming the state’s first Indian-American and Muslim to win a statewide office as lieutenant governor. A former professor, her victory in the lieutenant governor’s race marks a significant milestone, bridging continents and communities. Hashmi’s journey from Hyderabad to academia and now to public leadership underscores her commitment to service and learning.