Seventeen-year-old Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 cadets in New York's NJROTC program. She earned this prestigious leadership role through four years of dedication and hard work. Riddhi oversees training exercises and supervises student leaders within the unit. She believes leadership involves setting a positive example and earning respect from others. Her accomplishment inspires young women pursuing leadership and service-oriented careers.

Riddhi is preparing to enter the Naval Academy Preparatory School, a stepping stone to the United States Naval Academy. | India News

Most 17-year-olds are busy preparing for board exams, college applications or their next classroom presentation. For Riddhi Chauhan, the day begins much earlier.