Indian-American Sonal Shah has been appointed an advisory board member by US President Barack Obama to assist his team in smooth transition of power.

40 years old Sonal Shah is part of a panel comprising individuals with significant private & public sector experience who will offer their expertise in their respective fields to Obama’s transition team.

Sonal Shah will be part of the transition team headed by former White House chief of staff John Podesta, longtime Obama adviser Valerie Jarett & Pete Rouse, the President’s Senate chief of staff.