About
Child protection and boarding professional with 14+ years of experience across international schools, residential care, UNICEF-supported programmes, and government systems. Experienced in safeguarding, student wellbeing, pastoral care, behaviour management, and multi-agency collaboration.
Experience
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Senior Co-Worker- Youth ProgrammeSOS Children's VillagesJan 2026 – Present
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Residential Primary Dorm ParentWoodstock SchoolJul 2024 – Dec 2025
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Child Protection OfficerUNICEF IndiaJan 2023 – Jun 2024
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Child Protection OfficerDepartment of Women & Child Development, Government of IndiaApr 2018 – Dec 2023
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General ManagerProject India Compassion TrustMay 2014 – Jan 2018
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Assistant Co-worker (Residential Care)L'Arche Winnipeg Inc.Sep 2011 – Nov 2012
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Co-worker (Residential & Education Support)Camphill Special SchoolSep 2009 – Aug 2011
Education
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Master of ArtsUniversity of DelhiPolitical Science · 2005 – 2007
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Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of DelhiPolitical Science · 2002 – 2005
Skills
Courses & certifications
- Wilderness First Responder · 2026
- Child Protection & Safeguarding · 2026
- Children's Mental Wellbeing
- Equality & Diversity
- Medication Administration
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration
- Adult & Child CPR
- Youth Mental Health First Aid · USA
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA)
🗣️ Languages
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English · Fluent
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Hindi · Intermediate
🏆 Achievements & awards
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Progressed rapidly into boarding leadership responsibilities at Woodstock School
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Strengthened safeguarding and youth development systems in residential care settings
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Contributed to UNICEF-supported child protection and emergency preparedness initiatives
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National Sepaktakraw Player
Indian Olympic Association
🎯 Hobbies & interests
- Sepaktakraw