Sree Nandhaa SJ

Overview

Sree Nandhaa SJ has an Environmental Studies major with a minor in Politics. From a young age, her parents instilled in her a deep awareness of environmental issues and climate change, which sparked her passion for pursuing a career in this field.

She's dedicated to driving change through research, awareness and advocacy that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through internships with Teach For India (TFI) and Child Rights and You (CRY), she's worked extensively on SDG-4, collaborating closely with children and honing his skills in both primary and secondary research. This experience, coupled with academic research and internships across various organizations, has deepened her expertise in understanding and analysing key environmental and social challenges.

Her focus is on addressing environmental issues at a systemic level, beyond individual responsibility. She's eager to apply her interdisciplinary knowledge in practical settings like ESG analysis, corporate sustainability, environmental education and environmental policy to make a meaningful impact.

Internship(Duration)

Environmentalist Foundation of India
Research Intern
Ongoing
• Publishing limnology reports
• Publishing reports on various Environmental issues
• Research and Documentation on water bodies around Sri city through Primary and Secondary research

Child Rights and You
Research and Fundraising
June - July 2024
• Organised summer camps in government schools in Bangalore
• Led fundraising efforts for CRY
• Participated in CRY's ""Poori Padhai Desh ki Bhalai"" campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the
importance of girls completing their higher secondary education
• Designing a dashboard to track volunteer engagement data at CRY

Eco Society India
Lake Restoration and Biodiversity Intern
March - May 2024
• Documented tree transplantation projects across India, focusing on best practices and success stories
• Supported the development of nurseries at Eco Society India, which specializes in cultivating native species
suitable for the Chennai region
• Studied the advantages and disadvantages of invasive tree species in and around Chennai, assessing
their impact on local ecosystems
• Conducted surveys and collected data to assess the societal benefits derived from these ecosystems
services
• Assisted environmental scientists in evaluating the present health of the ecosystem and devising plans
for restoration activities
• Engaged in social outreach initiatives at Perungudi Government School to support community
development and environmental education
• Conducted hands-on fieldwork and data collection to gain insights into the wetland ecology of the
Chennai region

INCO
Green Digital skills
January 2024
• Attended INCO’s green digital skills certificate program, which equips me with the knowledge and
skills to build sustainable digital solutions
• Learnt about the environmental and social impact of digital technology
• Understood key concepts of eco-design and how to adopt sustainable, responsible practices in tech and digital work contexts
• Part of a global community in the sustainability and green technology space

Pacta
Research Intern
March 2024
• Conducted comprehensive research across Indian states to analyze the accessibility of justice for
persons with disabilities
• Identified legal mandates, policies, and data sources related to access to justice within allocated states
for the India Justice Report
• Contributed to social justice advocacy through research on crucial aspects of judicial accessibility and
inclusion for persons with disabilities

Telephonic survey & Data Entry Assistant
January 2024
• Conducted telephone verifications of Social Registry Enrollment (SRE) data collected by the Government
of Tamil Nadu on persons with disabilities
• Contributed to ensuring the reliability and quality of data collected for evidence-based decision-making
in the TN Rights Project
• Utilised oral communication skills effectively to engage with respondents
• Utilised primary data collected by the government on people with disabilities across Tamil Nadu,
filtered, classified, and organized it into Excel sheets
• Attained proficiency in data filtering, classification, and Excel data management during the project

Kruu. Inc
Project Mentor
September 2023
• Assisted students from classes 6 to 12 in understanding project worksheets and fostering
comprehension of projects focused on Creativity, Empathy, Inclusive Learning, Creative Tech for Human
Health, and Innovation in the age of Chatgpt
• Facilitated interactive sessions to guide students through project concepts, encouraging critical thinking
and innovative problem-solving skills
• Evaluated student’s projects to assess comprehension and application of project objectives, providing
constructive feedback for improvement and growth

Teach For India
Computer Science, English, and Social Science Teacher
June 2023
• Designed and implemented an engaging curriculum for Computer Science, English, and Social Science
subjects, catering to diverse student needs and learning styles
• Facilitated student learning through interactive lessons, fostering a conducive environment for academic
growth and personal development
• Provided individualized support and guidance to students, promoting comprehension and mastery of
subject material
• Collaborated with colleagues and mentors to refine teaching techniques and strategies, actively
participating in professional development workshops and training sessions

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