Ms. Pennsylvania America 2019
Dr. Mahima Singh
Inspiration for Personal Growth
I understand that life’s challenges are complex and unique to all individuals. I’m here to share my journey, hoping that it may touch you in a positive way.
My Story
Drive like you mean to move forward, Live like you mean to get somewhere!! — Pink Monkey. (TM.)
I have a double degree in Dentistry, that still makes me a one type of Dental Surgeon only. I have a Junior Diploma in Hindustani Classical Music and a diploma in Kathak form of Indian Classical dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad, India. I have further honed my skills in Kathak under my Guruji Padmashree Shovana Narayan, disciple of Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj.
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My father has fought many battles in the Indian Army and in life. From him I learned about principles and self respect. As a child, we trekked the Kanchenjunga, Tanga Valley, Amarnath mountains in Kashmir, Nepal, Punchh and many exciting places in the Indian subcontinent. Definitely got my sense of adventure, love for the outdoors from this man who has mountains named after him and is a recipient of the President of India's Vishisht Seva Medal.
Mom was crowned Black Cat Institute’s Most Elegant Lady of the year in 1982 in Gangtok, Sikkim for her work in adult literacy, and for her timeless, ageless beauty that went beyond just physicality. She spent the two years in the isolated mountains in Sikkim, India, educating the women who never got to go to school—most were spouses of soldiers. I helped her sort the inventory of books and pencils that would pour in from various sources to help. From her I learned the importance of relationships and how to navigate complex realities they create.
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After I moved to the US and started my own family, my life swayed crazily and calmly between the two continents for over two decades. As I brought up my four children, I was also growing a career in dentistry, while making frequent trips to India to be able to meet family.
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Having spent some very impressionable growing up years in Sikkim and Kashmir, I feel the Northeast was a near perfect place to settle down for me. I enjoy the mountains and how the change of seasons nudges you to overhaul your life periodically. My husband, my four human and one canine child kept my after-work hours giddy with activities, chores, writing, and love.​
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My life is mostly an entwining of these relationships in their many varied situations. Finally, I'd like to say, life is truly the best teacher, go out and embrace it!
Being a mother, a doctor, a woman representing Pennsylvania and Indian Americans on a national stage
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Winner of:
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVERS' AWARD FOR BEAUTY AND WELLNESS 2020
OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF TEDX SCRANTON/ WOMEN
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NEW VOLUNTEER DENTIST AWARD
KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT NYU ANNUAL ORAL CANCER WALK 2019
CLINICAL PRECEPTOR FACULTY RECOGNITION, KINGS COLLEGE, PA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT MISSION OF MERCY IN PA ANNUAL DENTAL EVENT, 2019
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I represented Pennsylvania at the Ms. America Pageant. It was a 3-Day Pageant in 2019 onboard the historic Queen Mary ship in Long Beach, California. MS AMERICA PAGEANT: MISSION STATEMENT : TO EMPOWER WOMEN ACROSS THE NATION
I was a finalist and won two national awards:
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The Ms. America mission statement award- "EMPOWERING WOMEN AWARD"
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
(this was for work done for various charities, outside of and STRICTLY excluding the volunteer work at my workplace)
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Worldwide Kathak performances on various professional stages
Professional Kathak Dancer
Dr. Mahima Singh is a graduate of Prayag Sangeet Samiti where she learnt Kathak form of Indian Classical dance at eight years of age by her revered Guru Lalji. She continued and advanced her training under Padmashree Guru Shovana Narayan, Kathak maestro and author of several books on Kathak dance, exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India.
Fun fact! Major Hobby: Singing
Trained Hindustani Classical vocalist from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. While I have an affinity for Classical Ragas and Bollywood songs, I enjoy classic Rock and Roll, Western Classical, and other genres as well. I got on board with another doctor and started an online karaoke group in Pennsylvania during the pandemic to keep the community’s spirits up. The group of 95 members got together online, every other week for 2 1/2 years.