Rohini Nilekani Rohini Nilekani is the Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. She is also the Founder and Former Chairperson of Arghyam, a foundation she set up in 2001 for sustainable water and sanitation, which funds initiatives all across India. From 2004 to 2014, she was Founder-Chairperson and chief funder of Pratham Books, a non-profit children’s publisher that…
Meena Balgopal Meena Balgopal is a discipline-based educational researcher and an insect ecologist. Her training is diverse and spans agro-ecology, insect ecology, and science education. For the past 15 years she has been studying the role that instructional strategies have on learners’ environmental (and scientific) literacy. Her research interests center on “writing to learn,” group…
T. Ram ReddyTechnical Officer Qualifications: M.Tech, Remote Sensing and GIS, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal, T.S., 2015 B.Tech, Civil Engineering, SR Engineering College, Warangal, T.S., 2013 Email: thumma.ram@dakshin.org Profile: Ram is a dedicated GIS professional with over nine years of experience in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems. He holds a Master of Technology…
Kavitha N Programme Assistant Qualifications: M.Sc. Environmental Science and Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) (2021-2023) B.Sc. Botany, St. Alberts College, Ernakulam (2018-2021) Email: kavitha@dakshin.org Profile: Kavitha’s interest in marine ecosystems began during her dissertation on reef fish aggregations with the Department of Science and Technology in Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep. Her work involved…
Theekshitha ThangavelSenior Programme Assistant Qualifications: MSc. Environmental Studies (Conservation Practice), ATREE, Bangalore - 2026 BSc. Zoology, Botany, Geography, IGNOU, New Delhi - 2022 Email: theekshitha@dakshin.org Profile: The complexities of the oceans have always intrigued and perplexed Theekshitha. This curiosity shaped her school years and guided her higher education. She went on to complete her bachelor's…
Sthuthi A Rao Senior Programme Assistant Qualifications: MSc. Zoology, St Joseph's University, Bengaluru (2025). BSc. PBZ (Psychology, Botany, and Zoology), Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Autonomous, Bengaluru (2023) Email: sthuthi@dakshin.org Profile: Sthuthi has always been fascinated by the question of why living organisms behave the way they do. Rather than simply observing actions, she…
Neha DevadigaSenior Programme Assistant Qualifications: M.A in Development, Azim Premji University (2024-2026) Bachelors in Social work, School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya (2021-2024) Email: neha@dakshin.org Profile: Neha’s journey began through her volunteering work with Samvada, a youth resource centre, where she developed an understanding of social structures and the language of youth rights. During this…
Namrata Anil DusaneSenior Programme Assistant Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS Technology, K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai – 2025 M.Sc. Zoology (Oceanography), University of Mumbai – 2020 B.Sc. Zoology, University of Mumbai – 2018 Email: namrata.dusane@dakshin.org Profile: Namrata has always been fascinated by the ocean, the life it supports,…
Akhila GeorgeSenior Programme Assistant Qualifications: MSc. Marine Biology, Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies, 2020–2022 BSc. Zoology, Fatima Mata National College, 2017-2020 Email: akhila@dakshin.org Profile: Akhila George is a marine biologist with a strong academic background and experience in conservation, coexistence, and community livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a Master’s…
Amber Diya DsouzaSenior Programme Assistant Qualifications: BSc. in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology from St. Joseph's University (2018-2021) MSc. Marine Sciences from Utrecht University (2022- 2024) Email: amber@dakshin.org Profile: Amber D'Souza is a marine ecologist and ecological data analyst with a strong interest in ocean health, biodiversity, and the communities that depend on coastal ecosystems. She…