Swapnaa Jayaraman
My life runs on two tracks: I am a research scientist by day and a community advocate by night, and I love finding ways to bring the two tracks together. I enjoy taking on challenges - the bigger, the better - and I thrive in environments where uncertainty is the norm. I enjoy an opportunity to understand a problem in depth, work with smart and empathetic collaborators on ideas, and see the solution through to the finish. This page describes some of my recent endeavors.
Pudiyador is an education-based community empowerment organization that uses a cradle-to-college approach to transform impoverished urban communities in southern India.
At Pudiyador, I work on our mission to give every person the opportunity to overcome the negative forces of poverty. I lead a fantastic team and work with outstanding partners to find sustainable ways to improve the wellbeing of all members of our communities while preserving their dignity.
Here are some achievements that I am proud of: