Advisory Board Member – Operations & Social Impact Strategy

Dr. Niraimathi is a public health and social development professional with over 25 years of experience in applied research, program evaluation, and policy-focused analysis. As the owner of Evidentia Research Solutions and a Director at the Vaishnavi Welfare and Charitable Trust, she has successfully collaborated with government agencies and NGOs on large-scale community initiatives, including the CM Breakfast Scheme evaluation and inclusive needs assessments. At Dhruti, Dr. Niraimathi leverages her deep expertise in research methodology and stakeholder engagement to advise on operational accountability, service quality, and the implementation of robust frameworks to monitor, measure, and continuously improve our social impact.

Advisory Board Member – Financial Governance

Viswanathan Jayaraman brings a wealth of fiscal oversight and institutional integrity to Dhruti. Having served as the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer at Indian Railways, he brings a career defined by rigorous financial management at the highest levels of government infrastructure. Bringing a principled, Gandhian perspective to community service, Mr. Jayaraman advises the Dhruti board on financial governance, ensuring that the Trust maintains the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility, compliance, and transparent resource allocation to support sustainable growth.

Chief Psychological Officer

Dr. S. DivyaPrabha, M.Sc., Ph.D is a Counselling Psychologist, ACA Certified Supervisor, and Founder of Steps Foundations. With 16 years of experience, she serves as Chief Psychological Officer at Dhruti Trust and consultant for Presentation Convent Schools. She specializes in child counselling, trauma care, relationship issues, and professional supervision. She conducts workshops on mental health awareness and ethical practices. A strong advocate of ethics and self-care, she mentors young professionals. Her doctoral research focused on internet addiction. Dr. Divya has held leadership roles in CCF, IAPS, and is affiliated with APA, IAAP, and InSPA.

Director Psychological Services

Dr. Sangeetha G, M.Sc., Ph.D a Consultant Psychologist and Life Coach with 16+ years of experience, holds a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from Bharathiar University. She has worked with Apollo Hospitals, Oakridge International School, and The Banyan, and now runs a private practice in Chennai. She specializes in psychotherapy, life coaching, and soft skills training, addressing issues like trauma, addiction, grief, depression, and family counseling. An expert in mental health training, coaching, and mentoring, she is a life member of InSPA and is committed to promoting emotional well-being across all age groups.

Director Dhruti PEERS Program

Mrs. Kalpagam Jagannadan is an experienced Administrator and a passionate educator with an expertise in managing curriculum development, school operations, and organizing student-centered events across diverse educational settings. She is deeply committed to fostering holistic student growth, with a particular focus on supporting the mental well-being and emotional resilience of learners of all ages.

Programs Coordinator

Ms. Jaya Venkatesh is a dedicated professional with a background in Commerce and Business Administration, and experience as an Assistant Professor in reputed colleges. As Program Coordinator at Dhruti Charitable Trust, she oversees mental health initiatives for college students, organizing workshops and counseling services. Passionate about education, research, and student well-being, she works to create supportive environments that help students grow both academically and personally.

Chief Innovation Officer

Mr. Radha Bandarpalle is a serial entrepreneur and technology architect recognized for building scalable, industry-defining platforms across Energy, Retail, and Financial Services. At Dhruti, he is re-imagining mental healthcare through AI-native infrastructure. By embedding adaptive intelligence, predictive behavioral modeling, and continuously learning systems at the core, he is creating platforms that evolve in real time—anticipating needs, personalizing interventions, and driving measurable outcomes. Under his leadership, Dhruti is not digitizing mental health—it is rebuilding it from the ground up, pioneering a new standard for proactive, precision-driven, and human-centered AI in mental wellness.

Director Dhruti Bengaluru Operations

Mr. Giridharan Srinivasan brings decades of experience across enterprise technology sales, business consulting, and management education, with a deep, people-centered orientation. As a visiting faculty to undergraduate and MBA students, his classrooms naturally evolved into spaces of mentorship and support, where young adults felt safe to explore challenges around identity, self-worth, anxiety, relationships, and life direction. Aligned deeply with Dhruti’s mission, Giridharan combines organizational leadership with a grounded, compassionate approach to mental wellness. As Director of Operations – Bangalore hub, he is committed to building student-centred, trust-worthy systems of care that are accessible, stigma-free, and rooted in dignity – helping young adults strengthen inner resilience during critical phases of growth and transition.