Hera Lalan
Hera Lalan is a Psychology undergraduate at Krea University, with a concentration in Global Arts and Politics. She moves fluidly between psychology, design, and performance —bringing creativity into academic spaces and insight into artistic ones.
At Krea, she has served as a Teaching Assistant, club treasurer, and representative; organised music events; performed on stage; and designed visual identities for campus initiatives. Beyond campus, she has contributed to youth-led mental health projects, managed school media platforms, and taught dance to children with cerebral palsy for Cerebral Palsy Day. She has also consistently made the Dean's List during her first two years.
Hera is especially drawn to the intersections of art, storytelling, and human connection, viewing each project as a way to build inclusive, engaging, and inspiring spaces. She is now seeking opportunities in graphic and communication design, where she can blend psychological insight with design to create compelling visual narratives for diverse audiences.
Internship(Duration)
The PsyK-Life - Certificate Course
2023 - 12 weeks
WebD School
Graphic Designing (with specialisation in Raster and Vector Graphics) – Certification Course
2024 - 12 weeks
Achievents & Awards
TedX KREA Band Performance
2025
● Performed a 15-minute set for the speakers and the audience at KREA’s TedX
Event
Krea University
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Psychology (PSYC201)
Work Study with Professor
2025
● Worked as a TA for Professor Suryodaya Sharma, alongside a Teaching Fellow (TF) for Introduction to Psychology
● Involved in evaluation of papers and assignments
Jain Vidyalaya, Madurai
Cafeteria Logo Design
2025
● Created the logo for “JVteria,” aligning the design with the school’s aesthetic and student culture
Krea University
Football Jersey Design
2025
● Designed the full kit for the university’s Men’s and Women’s Football Teams, considering both form and function
Krea University
Co-Organiser for Pratidhvani (Instrumental Music Concert)
2024
● Co-led Pratidhvani, an Indian Retro Music Instrumental Concert at Krea
● Organised, curated, arranged and performed a set of 22 songs with 15 other musicians, spanning up to 2 hours
Krea University
Legal Club
Co-representative 2024-2025
● Elected as co-representative during the academic year
● Led event planning efforts, coordinated with other clubs, and worked alongside a team comprising a treasurer, researchers, and media coordinators
Krea University
Legal Club
Treasurer 2023-2024
● Managed the club’s annual budget and financial documentation
● Worked with the club’s executive team to support initiatives and ensure timely allocation of resources
Dr Uma Shah Madurai
Cerebral Palsy Day 2023
Dance Teacher
● Volunteered to teach dance to children with cerebral palsy as part of Cerebral Palsy Day activities
● Designed simple and inclusive routines to encourage movement, coordination, and self-expression
● Worked directly with children in a supportive and engaging environment under Dr Uma Shah, fostering confidence through art
Krea University
Work-study with Professor (Design Posters for new course)
2023
● Collaborated with Professor Shyam Sudhakar on promotional materials for the Data Science Programme
● Designed two launch posters with attention to academic branding and clarity of messaging
Krea University
Conversation Partner (under Centre for Writing and Pedagogy)
2023
● Worked with two students to support their English conversational skills as part of a university writing course
● Met regularly to provide consistent, peer-based language engagement, under the guidance of Professor Sayantan Datta
Calmxiety
Designing Team Head and Content Writer
Remote
2021; 2022-2023
● Led a small team of designers for a youth mental health initiative on Instagram
● Animated the logo and developed visual content for awareness campaigns
● Later contributed as a content writer, drafting posts focused on mental well-being and teenage experiences.
Jain Vidyalaya, Madurai
Social Media Head
2021
● Supervised a small content and design team for the school’s social media platform
● Oversaw content creation and ensured consistent, timely posting
Additional Courses and Certificates
● Trinity College London (2013-2022)
Electronic Keyboard
Grades Initial - 7 (With Merit, Grade 3 Distinction)
● Music Theory
Grades 2 & 3 (With Merit)
● University of Pennsylvania (Coursera Certificate Course)
Greek and Roman Mythology (2023)