Hopkinton's Meena Kaushik Named 2020 Commonwealth Heroine

HOPKINTON, MA — Hopkinton's Meena Kaushik was named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine. Kaushik serves as the Community Outreach Chair for the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton. She was recommended by State Rep. Carolyn Dykema.

The annual Commonwealth Heroines celebration recognizes women from across the state who "perform unheralded acts daily that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities and towns better places to live." State legislators are responsible for recommending women within their districts for the honor.

As an active member of the Hopkinton community, Kaushik not only serves in the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, but is also an active member of the scouting community and the Cultural Council.

"She has been an invaluable voice for Hopkinton’s growing South Asian community and has led local efforts to increase our shared cultural awareness of South Asian culture and to ensure that Hopkinton celebrates its diversity through holiday events, educational experiences, and bringing residents of all backgrounds together to build a welcoming, vibrant community," the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, which gives out the honor, wrote.

Click here for the full list of Commonwealth Heroines.