Brief Bio

Santhosh Raj Srinivasan, a seasoned professional social worker and accomplished researcher hailing from India, has significantly contributed to the field of social welfare and research from 2019 to 2023. His professional journey has been marked by pivotal roles, including Research Assistant at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai, Project Coordinator at The Banyan in Chennai, Research Associate at TISS, Correctional Counsellor with the Family Planning Association of India and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Evaluator (Team Leader) at the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), and Sr. Co-Worker (Youth) at SOS Children’s Village India, Nagapattinam.

His career is a testament to his adeptness in project management, community empowerment, youth mentorship, and innovative strategies in mental health. His unwavering dedication to social welfare, youth development, and academic research is evidenced through his pursuit of a PhD in “Enhancing Postpartum Support: Integrating Trauma-Informed Care Principles into Social Work Approaches.” His commitment focuses on comprehending and addressing issues related to empowering youth, evaluating healthcare initiatives, and supporting marginalized communities.

 

Education

• Bachelor’s in English Literature, Annamalai University ( Tamil nadu, India ), 2014
• Master’s in Social Work, Central University of Tamil Nadu (Tamil nadu, India ), 2019

Research Interests

• Mental Health Accessibility
• Social Impact Assessments
• Community-Based Interventions
• Family-Based Interventions
• Reproductive Health of Vulnerable Populations
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Disparities in Rural and Tribal Healthcare