Siddartha’s inspiration comes from helping others. For the past ten years, he has worked for the New Hampshire National Guard, most recently as a Chaplain’s Assistant. “My whole career in the military has been about serving people in one way or another.” When thinking about his personal and professional goals, he knew that a master’s degree was a necessary tool.
it’s about the people
“Originally, I considered social work programs but I couldn’t pay for them with my military benefits and the programs I was finding just seemed too ‘heavy.’ They touched upon what I wanted to study, but I wanted more of a focus on the areas where I have the most interest. I came back to Granite State, where I earned my bachelor’s, and Leadership sounded good.” “That first class is what made a difference for me. That’s when I realized that Leadership wasn’t just about making profit for a company. It is about the people.”
siddartha B.S. Management ‘12 M.S. Leadership ‘14
This is a dream that he shares with his wife Grisel, a fellow GSC graduate student studying Project Management.
to read grisel’s story, visit granite.edu/stories
As a student, Siddartha has found great mentors within the graduate faculty. “So far, all of the professors that I’ve had have been willing to be a mentor. That’s important to me. In my career, I strive to be a good mentor for others.” Siddartha shared a specific transformative moment in the classroom when an instructor inspired him: “In one course, I remember that we were trying to identify what really motivates us as leaders. Part of the process was realizing that many of us weren’t doing what we really want to do, including myself. It changed my life in a personal way. That was incredible. This has been, for me, more than a degree. It has shown me how it is possible to realize and accomplish the way of life I want for myself and my family.” Upon earning his degree, Siddartha plans to found an institution for personal growth where individuals can grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.