My Experience
Education
Master of Social Work from IUI
Licensed Social Worker in Indiana
Projects
Defending Families, Building Futures: South Asian-Specific Strategies in Family Defense
Learned concrete strategies for South Asian advocates and legal allies to protect families facing state-led separation by combining the strengths of mutual aid, community advocacy, and legal defense.
Empowering Marginalized Communities through Restorative Justice
Explored how Social Emotional Learning can help immigrant and refugee communities recognize trauma, develop emotional tools, break cycles of harm, and build healthier relationships in the face of new and ongoing challenges.
Serving Underserved Populations: Empowering Indiana's Communities
Taught practical tools to better serve Indiana’s diverse communities, with a focus on evolving community needs, self-care, advocacy, and building strong referral networks for comprehensive support.
Young People’s Leadership in South Asian American Faith Communities
South Asian American faith leaders explored the “Global Ethic,” its five moral commitments, and how these principles can become more accessible and meaningful across diverse South Asian diaspora communities.
Building Community After Hate: Lessons from Oak Creek and Indianapolis
Explored how a new generation of Sikh Americans is shaped by experiences of violence, discrimination, and community tragedy and how these experiences are inspiring new approaches to organizing and community building.
Youth Empowerment Through De-escalation: Understanding Trauma
Explored how intersectionality, trauma, and identity shape mental health experiences, while highlighting culturally responsive care, youth empowerment, and de-escalation strategies for marginalized communities.
Tools I Have Developed
