Gita Gopinath’s journey from Harvard to the IMF, and now back to teaching is a great example of transformative power of education, persistence, and leadership. Have a look at her education qualification,

Gita Gopinath, the International Monetary Fund’s No. 2 official, is stepping down at the end of August, giving President Donald Trump an opportunity to name her replacement and put his stamp on the global crisis lender.

Gopinath's contributions to international finance and macroeconomics at the IMF, particularly during challenging global crises, were lauded by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. She had served as a visiting professor at Harvard in 2005.