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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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Vithusa Vimalathasan

Research Team Lead

Hi everyone! I am currently working in the publishing sector, where I get to research more about DEI. I love to learn about new perspectives and theories.

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Sakshi Chaudhari

Research Team Lead

Hi everyone! I’m a second-year medical student. Besides doing my Anki, I love to find new places to hike or paint in my free time. Recently I have started to learn how to crochet little animals so I am slowly building my army of crochet animals!

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Shambavei Ramesh

Research Assistant

Hi! I am a Business graduate, with a major in Human Resources, from Toronto Metropolitan University. I would like to describe myself as a friendly and caring person, who enjoys experiencing new things! I love to spend time with my family/friends, but also need my alone time. 

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Kinthu Uthayakumaar

Research Assistant

Hi there! I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Public Health. When I’m not immersed in research, you’ll find me on an adventure—whether it’s exploring new places, trying exciting experiences, or getting lost in the worlds of books and movies. 

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Clarisse Aguila

Content Creator

Hi! I’m a psychology undergrad student at University of Guelph, interested in pursuing a career related to Social Psychology or Art Psychotherapy. On the side I run my own small art business, and I adore making painting, cooking, playing video games, and collecting trinkets.

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