Team Dhruti
Board of Trustees

Mr. Suresh Arunachalam
Founder
Mr. Suresh Arunachalam, is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with success in many fields, including IT and Agriculture. He has served local communities in Chennai for 20+ years through his involvement in the Chennai South Rotary Club.

Mr. Ramji Venkatachari
Founder
Mr. Ramji Venkatachari, is a successful entrepreneur with many years of experience developing innovative IT solutions for the education industry. He has worked closely with school psychologists and other mental health service providers to architect IT systems for them.

Col. Sriram Rajagopalan (Retd.)
Trustee
Colonel Sriram Rajagopalan joins Dhruti with a distinguished 36-year background of leadership and service in the Indian Army. An Electrical Engineer with an M. Tech in Power Systems from IIT Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in Operational Management from NMIMS Mumbai.

Ms. Vidya Shankar Chakravarthy
Trustee
Vidya Shankar Chakravarthy is a highly accomplished social entrepreneur, educator, and child rights advocate with over three decades of transformative experience in India's social sector. A Chemical Engineering alumna from A.C. Tech, Anna University.

Dr. K. Niraimathi Anandan
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.

Mr. Viswanathan Jayaraman
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.

Dr. S. DivyaPrabha, M.Sc., Ph.D
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.

Dr. Sangeetha G, M.Sc., Ph.D
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.

Mrs. Kalpagam Jagannadan
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.

Ms. Jaya Venkatesh
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.

Mr. Radha Bandarpalle
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.

Mr. Baburajan Venkataraman
Director Dhruti Bengaluru Operations
Babu brings over 38 years of program management and technological leadership to Dhruti Charitable Trust, having directed complex digital transformations and automation frameworks for the corporate and government sectors. Beyond his IT governance legacy, he has a deep commitment to social equity, establishing sustained sponsorship pipelines that provide education to underprivileged youth.

Dr. Sangeetha Shanmugam
Program Director Dhruti Saarathi
Dr. Sangeetha S. is an accomplished academic leader and education professional with over 25 years of experience in higher education, academic administration, research, and student development. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to fostering student success through innovative educational practices, mentorship, and institutional leadership.

Dr. Keerthana Suresh MD
Consultant Psychiatrist
Qualification : Post graduate - Medicine
Speaks : English, Tamil
Specialized in : Stress management and Depressive disorders

Ms. Srishakthi V
Counselling Psychologist
Qualification : M.Sc (Psychology)
Speaks : English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
Specialized in : Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and BPD issues

Ms. Kirthana Purushothaman
Psychologist
Qualification : M.Sc Clinical Psychology
Speaks : English, Tamil
Specialized in : Anxiety, depression, stress management, couple counselling , obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fertility related

Ms. Amirthavarshini M
Counselling Psychologist
Qualification : MSc. Counselling Psychology
Speaks : English, Tamil, Malayalam
Specialized in : Procrastination, Academic Concerns, Sleep Issues, and Relationship Issues

Ms. Shalini S
Counselling Psychologist
Qualification : M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
Speaks : English, Tamil
Specialized in : Career Decision-Making, Overthinking, Self- doubt and relationship concerns.

Mr. Rojaram R
Counselling Psychologist
Qualification : M.Sc Counselling Psychology
Speaks : English, Tamil
Specialized in : Academic Stress, Career Guidance & Goal Setting, Relationship Issues, Identity Exploration (including Gender Identity), Procrastination & Motivation, Emotional Regulation, Overthinking & Commitment Challenges.