Team Dhruti

Board of Trustees

Mr Suresh Arunachalam founder of Dhruti charitable trust mental health support Chennai

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 of Dhruti trust IT entrepreneur supporting student mental health services

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.

Colonel Sriram Rajagopalan trustee of Dhruti mental health organization Indian Army veteran leadership

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.

Vidya Shankar Chakravarthy trustee social entrepreneur child rights advocate Dhruti mental health initiatives

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.

Advisory Board
Dr K Niraimathi Anandan advisory board member public health expert social impact strategy Dhruti trust

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.

Viswanathan Jayaraman advisory board member financial governance expert former Indian Railways finance officer Dhruti trust

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.

Executive Management Team
Dr. S. DivyaPrabha – Chief Psychological Officer at Dhruti Trust mental health team

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 – Director Psychological Services at Dhruti Trust counselling team

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 PEERS Program at Dhruti Trust education and wellbeing team

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 at Dhruti Trust mental health initiatives

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 at Dhruti Trust AI mental health platform

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 Bengaluru Operations at Dhruti Trust mental health services

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 S. – Program Director Dhruti Saarathi

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.

Clinical & Counselling Team
Dr Keerthana Suresh consultant psychiatrist mental health specialist stress and depression counselling online

Dr. Keerthana Suresh MD

Consultant Psychiatrist

Qualification : Post graduate - Medicine

Speaks : English, Tamil

Specialized in : Stress management and Depressive disorders

Srishakthi V counselling psychologist therapy for anxiety depression relationship issues mental health support

Ms. Srishakthi V

Counselling Psychologist

Qualification : M.Sc (Psychology)

Speaks : English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi

Specialized in : Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and BPD issues

Kirthana Purushothaman psychologist clinical mental health counselling anxiety depression fertility and stress support

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.

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