Suhas Dhruvakumar

Suhas is currently helping the National Law School of India University in spearheading its digital transformation initiatives.

Prior to joining NLSIU, Suhas has worked with multiple state governments during his stint as a Principal Consultant at PricewaterHouseCoopers by providing management consulting services in programme management, policy implementation and governance process re-engineering.

After graduating with a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from PES Institute of Technology, Suhas started his career as an engineer with Bosch, Bengaluru and Hildesheim, Germany. His area of work specifically focused on smart device connectivity for car multimedia devices. During his stint at PWC and Bosch, he simultaneously pursued his MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, Washington D.C., and a Diploma in Economics, from the London School of Economics and Political Science respectively.

He is also a graduate of NLSIU where he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy. He is passionate about smart cities (and urban sector in general) and public transport.

Sunil Gupta

Sunil is a student affairs professional with over 10 years of experience across the social, environmental, and education sectors.  Prior to joining NLSIU, he worked as a Resident Mentor & Senior Executive with the Student Affairs Office at Azim Premji University (APU). He coordinated student engagements, well-being support, conflict resolution, crisis prevention, discipline management, residence operations, administrative support, and campus life events. As part of his work at APU, he managed the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Health & Wellness Committee, and Substance Use Awareness Forum. He also led policy formulation and management of gender inclusive spaces.

Sunil has a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies & Resource Management from TERI School of Advanced Studies and an MA in Animal Protection Laws from NALSAR University of Law. Additionally, he completed his PG Diploma in Journalism from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi.

Sunil is passionate about mentoring young adults and building a vibrant campus life. He enjoys listening to music, reading, and having conversations over long walks.

Sunita Prabhu

Sunita is a counselor and a humanistic psychotherapist with a strong administrative background. She brings more than 18 years of work experience, having worked exclusively in the field of education. She previously worked with Yenepoya University, Mangalore, where she was working as Student Welfare Officer for nearly six years.

Sunita believes in the holistic development of young adults and her constant endeavour has been to create a space that will produce well-rounded and well-adjusted young adults. At NLSIU, she  looks forward to implementing the vision and mission of the University and doing work that is meaningful and relevant to students and other stakeholders. In her role as Student Welfare Officer, Sunita works with the student body and the Residential Life team.

Please reach out to Sunita for all the aspects pertaining to Student Welfare. Sunita can be reached at or on her extension 136.

Swati Sao

Swati Sao is a seasoned professional in higher education management with over 15 years of experience in academic administration, program management, and faculty coordination. In her most recent role at ISB, she played a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of academic operations for postgraduate modular programs.

Her expertise includes program execution, faculty support, student engagement, and managing partnerships with international universities such as Wharton, INSEAD, and LBS. She is also skilled in academic audits, budget planning, and forecasting. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic planning, she is committed to enhancing the overall academic experience.

Swati holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources from Sikkim Manipal University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Calcutta. She has also completed leadership and management programs at ISB.

Tanvi Shenoy

Tanvi began her career as a news producer and worked in broadcast and digital journalism for five years before transitioning into a communications role.

She has experience in business, finance and legal news production, and has previously worked at CNBC-TV18 in Mumbai and Reuters in Bengaluru.

Tanvi graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology and Economics from Christ University, Bengaluru, following which she received a Post Graduate Diploma in Print and Convergence Media from National School of Journalism, Bengaluru.

Tulasi

Tulasi began her career at NLSIU in March 2005, and started working at our library. Currently, she works under the office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Over the years, she has worked across several departments at the university including the Registrar’s Office, department of PACE (formerly Distance Education Department), Documentation Centre, People & Culture Office, and the Front Desk (Reception). Tulasi has a Bachelor’s degree in Arts.

 

Umesh P

Umesh P joined NLSIU in 1998 and has since then worked across various departments of the University including the Vice Chancellor’s Office, the Finance Department, PACE (formerly Distance Education Department). He has been working in the Academic Administration Department (AAD) since 2009.
He holds a B.A. & L.L.B. from Bangalore University.

Usha A

Usha joined NLSIU in 1998 as an Accounts Assistant. During her tenure of 26 years in the Finance Department, she has been involved in a key tasks ranging from bookkeeping, budgeting, statutory compliances etc. Prior to joining the NLSIU,  she worked as an Accountant in an export oriented manufacturing company for 9 years.

Usha received a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Mysore University in 1987 and a Master’s Degree in Commerce from Karnatak University, Dharwad in 1989.

Usha D S

Usha graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Bengaluru University and has over 20 years of work experience including 14 years in University administration. Following her graduation, she worked with NETWORK, an electronic typewriters manufacturing company, for six years.

She joined NLSIU during April 2008 where she was posted at the Distance Education Department (now PACE). She later worked with the Finance department for a brief period following which she worked at the Vice Chancellor’s office for eight years. Since July 2021, she is leading a team of three in the Academic Administration Department.

Vandana Likhmania

Vandana is a writer, editor, and a scholar of gender studies. She has experience in both digital and print publications. As a full-time editor, she has previously operated an independent online magazine and contributed to over 10 non-fiction books for children in the past two years.

She is passionate about exploring the social construction of fatness and gender through sustained research, excavating history, and delving into its intersections to undo structural stigma.

Vandana holds a BA (Hons) in History from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi and an MA in Gender Studies from the University of Hyderabad.