Avinash Naik
Avinash Naik is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. His passion lies in exploring the intersection of Art and Science within the field of Psychology and educational practice. As an aspiring practitioner, he's committed to developing a comprehensive understanding of how Art and Psychology can work together to promote well-being and personal growth.
Moving forward, his goal is to continue to develop his skills and knowledge in both Psychology and the Arts and to find opportunities to integrate the two fields in my future career. He's excited to see where this journey takes him and looks forward to connecting with others who share a similar passion for exploring the intersection of Art and Science.
Internship(Duration)
Wellness Ambassador Remote
October 2023 – Deccember 2023
● Curated mental well-being programs for different age groups
● Created content (blogs and articles) for social media coverage
● Developed teacher training projects
● Organised and analysed career assessment data
Lighthouse Communities Foundation
Outreach Intern Pune, Maharashtra
August 2023 – September 2023
● Mobilised youth in slum communities, building strong, positive relationships to maximize enrollment at the
Centre in line with program criteria
● Collaborated with government officials and stakeholders to ensure timely visits and support program goals
● Supported team efforts, contributing to effective community engagement initiatives
Kruu Inc
Research Assistant Remote
January 2023 – August 2023
● Provided guidance and motivation to students in the Project-Based Learning program, ensuring they met
project expectations and deadlines
● Addressed routine questions, shared content, and supported students in overcoming project obstacles
● Coordinated with school SPOCs, escalated complex queries, and collected data for analysis for assigned
Projects & Work
BookLeaf Publishing
Author
December 2022 – Present
● Published ""From A Life Poetic,"" a collection of poems that evoke a range of emotions, from childlike wonder and romantic love to the spirit of adventure and reflections on life's wisdom
Rangasthala - Theatre Club at SIAS Krea University
Actor/Stage Management
August 2022 - May 2023
● Acted in various productions: Jean Valjean in ""Bishop's Candlestick"", One of the Lunatics in ""Toba Tek Singh"", and Ganpat Ramchandra Belwalkar in ""Natsamrat (2016)""; participated in an original Forum Play
● Managed stage operations for ""Accidental Death of an Anarchist"" and backstage complexities for ""RED""
Embrace Program, Office of Student Life, SIAS Krea University
Peer Support Volunteer
July 2022 – October 2023
● Trained in mental health practices under SCARF India and learned to support peer well-being and
counseling ethics
● Conducted one-on-one student check-ins and attended regular skill-training sessions and PSV group
meetings