I grew up in Kadabagere and Kodlipete, did my schooling in rural Bangalore, and completed my master’s and doctoral studies in Chennai, India. Having experienced discrimination shaped by interlocking systems—growing up with phases of poverty within patriarchal norms and carrying my Indigenous Badaga identity—I find that discussing my identity has always been a challenge. I am slowly learning to embrace the margins, make sense of my place, and find a voice in this world.

I am deeply curious about how we think, feel, act, and make sense of living a life. Influenced by Black feminist scholar bell hooks, Ambedkarite philosophy, and many critical theorists, I continue to practice anti-caste and anti-racist approaches in my teaching and research.

My research focuses on moral emotions, interpersonal relationships, respect for oneself and others, and the building of community and belonging. Academically, I am drawn to liberation philosophy and social epistemology.

Whatever I do in the practice of research and community conversations is not new—many people, cultures, and contexts have already shown us different ways of seeing and knowing the world. These have long been spoken about and debated in “moral philosophy.” All I am doing is re-emphasizing when it is needed or repeating when it helps us make sense of things. Trying my best to learn, unlearn, and relearn—hoping to contribute to a world of courage, where we can all find joy… or at least, where I may find joy, hope, and love.

ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅಡೆತಡೆಗಳನ್ನು ಲೆಕ್ಕಿಸದೆ ನನಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ನೀಡಿದ ನನ್ನ ತಾಯಿಗೆ ಗೌರವ ಮತ್ತು ಕೃತಜ್ಞತೆಗಳು!

ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಹೋರಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು!