Joy Cherian
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Dr. Joy Cherian is the first Indian American Commissioner at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Dr. Joy Cherian | |
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| Born | 18 May 1942 Kerala, India |
| Occupation | International consultant |
| Awards | India Abroad Lifetime Achievement Award Pravasi Bharatiya Samman |
Joy Cherian was appointed as the Commissioner at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, which was seen as a milestone.[1] At the time, he was the highest ranking Indian American in the US government. Appointed by a Republican, but showing true unity of Indian Americans across political boundaries, the Indo-American Democratic Organization lobbied for his re-appointment in 1991.[2] After serving his time as commissioner, he founded and was President of a consulting firm, J. Cherian Consultants, Inc. (JCC) and did speaking engagements for organizations such as the GOPIO.[3]
Joy Cherian was born 18 May 1942, in Kerala, India. He completed his matriculation studies from Sacred Heart High School, Thevara and graduated from the University of Kerala, Kerala State, India (B.A., 1963; Bachelor of Law, 1965); Catholic University of America (M.A., 1970; Ph.D., 1974); and George Washington University (M.C.L., 1978). He was noted for his diligence and exemplary academic performance even from his high school days.
Joy Cherian is married, has two children, and resides in Wheaton, Maryland.[4]
