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Gobhanu Sasankar Korisepati is making an impact around the world

While pursuing a dual degree through the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, Korisepati continues to help lead the microfinance organization he co-founded.
Gobhanu Korisepati standing on a balcony with his arms out to his side.
Gobhanu Sasankar Korisepati is a second-year in the dual-degree Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business. He co-founded the international microfinancing nonprofit Sustaining Women in Financial Turmoil while in high school, and he continues as executive chairman.  

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