Devathi ParashuramExecutive Editor at Current Conservation Qualifications: MPhil in Conservation Leadership (2019–20), University of Cambridge, UK; Erasmus Mundus MSc in Applied Ecology & Conservation (2011–13), University of East Anglia, UKEmail: devathi@dakshin.orgProfile: Devathi was a conservationist long before it became her job – it’s a way of life for her. After completing a postgraduate degree in Applied Ecology…
Labonie RoyManaging Editor of Art and Design at Current Conservation Qualifications: BA Hons, Sociology and Anthropology, Ashoka University, 2017 PG Diploma in Advanced Studies and Research, Sociology and Anthropology, Ashoka University, 2018Email: labonie.roy@dakshin.orgProfile: Labonie is a designer, illustrator, and artist, working towards creating engaging learning resources for children and adults. Growing up, she spent most…
Greta Ann SamManaging Editor at Current Conservation Qualifications: Postgraduate in International Studies, Christ University, Bangalore, currently studying French at the Alliance Française E-mail: gretaann.sam@gmail.com Profile: Stories and knowledge around land, plants and trees were common conversation topics in Greta's family as she was growing up. This definitely helped her develop an interest towards her environment…
Sreyasi MukherjeeProject Coordinator Qualifications: B.Sc Geography Honours, with Economics and Human Rights, Loreto College, Kolkata, 2015 M.A. Peace and Conflict Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati, 2017 Email: sreyasi@dakshin.org Profile: Sreyasi is a social anthropologist focusing on environmental justice, food security, and dignified livelihoods. Trained in the humanities and social sciences, she works alongside…
Meghana S TeerthalaSenior Programme Associate - Sustainable Fisheries Qualifications: M.Sc.Wildlife Science, Amity University, Noida, 2021 B.Sc. Agriculture Science, Padmabhushan Vasant Dada Patil College of Agriculture, Pune, 2019 Email: teerthala@dakshin.org Profile: Meghana has always been fascinated by marine wildlife and during her master’s program, she conducted all her academic projects on various aspects of marine wildlife.…
Pavitra VasudevanSenior Programme Officer Qualifications: Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Pondicherry University Email: pavitra@dakshin.org Profile: Pavitra has completed her Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Pondicherry University. She worked as a therapist and then with Adivasi communities in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve towards better health, mental health, and wellbeing outcomes. Her interest in community work…
Kumar SahayarajuSenior Programme Associate – Sustainable Fisheries Qualifications: B.Tech in Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai (2015). MSc in Marine Biotechnology, University of Stirling, Scotland (2018) E-mail: kumar@dakshin.org Profile: Kumar is an emerging marine researcher from an indigenous fishing community in Kerala. He has post-graduated from the University of Stirling with a prestigious UK Chevening Scholarship. After…
E. HaripriyaSenior Programme Associate - Sustainable Fisheries Qualifications: M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource Management, TERI SAS, New Delhi, 2021 B.Tech. Food Technology Management, NIFTEM, Haryana, 2017 Email: haripriya@dakshin.org Profile: Haripriya has always been interested in the science behind the food we eat. She pursued a degree in B.Tech. in Food Technology and worked for a few…
Debangini RaySenior Outreach Coordinator Qualifications: Master’s in Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati, 2018 Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy, National Law University, New Delhi, 2019 Bachelor’s (Hons) in English Literature, Gauhati University, Assam, 2015 Email: debangini@dakshin.org Profile: Debangini is an interdisciplinary ecologist with a research focus…