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Meet Our Team

Directors

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Veenaa Balakumar

Founder & Executive Director

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Subanu Senthilkumar

Director of Communications & Marketing

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Abeera Sivarajah

Director of Programs

Meet Our Volunteers

Our dedicated team at Uyyarvu is composed of compassionate individuals committed to developing innovative tools that raise awareness and destigmatize mental health. We believe that open conversations and accessible resources can empower individuals to take charge of their mental well-being. 

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Mituna Kalaiselvan

Research Manager

Hey, I’m Mithu! I’m one of the Research Team Leads at Uyyarvu, and I’m also a criminology student at TMU. Research is something I’m really passionate about especially within the psychology field!

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Thivani 

Thirukkumaran

Research Assistant

Hi! My name is Thivani and I am currently a fourth-year student pursuing a BscN. I am particularly interested in mental health, advocacy, and supporting underserved communities. Beyond my academics, I love outdoor adventures and creative activities like painting!

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Arutha Mathavan

Content Creator

Hi everyone! I graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a double major in Biochemistry and Human Biology and a minor in Psychology. I currently work in the nonprofit sector, driven by my passion for helping those in need. In my free time, I enjoy staying active and listening to music!

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