Indian-American woman appointed head of FBI field office in Salt Lake City.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Purdue University in Indiana.
Indian-American Shohini Sinha has been named special agent in charge of the FBI’s field office in the US state of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Shohini Sinha is known for her work on counter-terrorism investigations in the US.
Shohini Sinha most recently served as Executive Special Assistant to the Director at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. She was designated special agent in charge by FBI Director Christopher Wray.
The FBI director praised Sinha’s exceptional track record in counterterrorism investigations and his extensive experience within the agency.
Joined the FBI in 2001 as a Special Agent.
Since joining the FBI as a special agent in 2001, Shohini Sinha has had a remarkable career, said a press release issued on Monday.
Her journey began with the Milwaukee field office, where he led a number of anti-terrorist investigations.
Demonstrating her versatility and commitment, Shohini has also held several temporary assignments, including stints at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, the FBI Legal Attache’s Office in London, and the Baghdad Operations Center.
