Dr.K.A.N. LEGIS

• Design and lead more than 500 campaigns on hygiene, solid waste management, gender equality, child rights, anti-drug messaging, menstrual hygiene, school enrollment, and domestic violence prevention.
• Coordinate in developing 20 multilingual, multi-format materials (posters, street plays, videos, digital content) tailored to urban poor communities.
• Leverage community influencers, like SHG leaders, schoolteachers, health workers, and local youth, to drive message penetration.
• Use social media and local media for wider outreach, in coordination with TNULM, Health, and School Education Departments.
• Organize more than 50 special observance days (International Women’s Day, Child Rights Day, Swachh Bharat, etc.). As mass mobilization drives.
• Build community leadership by training SHGs, RWAs, youth groups, and child protection committees in tenements.
• Develop and conduct modules for life skills, financial literacy, digital access, legal awareness, and civic responsibilities.
• Train field-level TNUHDB staff, NGO partners, and stakeholders on gender sensitization, child safeguarding, grievance redressal, and social audit techniques.
• Drafted and finalized Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 15 social work institutions across Tamil Nadu, enabling structured engagement in social audits.
• Promote peer educator models for adolescents, youth champions, and community volunteers to drive change from within.
• Collaborate with institutes for technical and vocational skill development of resettled populations.
• Act as a liaison between communities and government systems, ensuring real-time problem-solving and service convergence.
• Coordinate with District Child Protection Units (DCPU), One Stop Centres, ICDS, Health, Education, Police, and NGOs to ensure service delivery.
• Facilitate public-private partnerships (CSR), NGO tie-ups, and academic linkages for supplemental services like remedial education, nutrition, crèches, and mental health counseling.
• Engage with local governance structures (Ward Councillors, ULBs) to embed social accountability and grievance systems.
• Ensure alignment of all initiatives with TNUHDB’s inclusive urban development vision, and SDG goals.
• Lead social audits, stakeholder consultations, and impact assessments.
• Monitor social indicators through community scorecards, feedback mechanisms, and participatory tracking.
• Support resettlement and rehabilitation processes, ensuring rights-based and dignified relocation.
• Document success stories, best practices, and policy inputs for internal learning and external communication.

• Designed and implemented more than 75 district-level behavior change campaigns focused on child rights, protection, and safety, aligning with JJ Act provisions.
• Supervised the creation and dissemination of IEC materials (print, AV, digital) for awareness of child labor, child marriage, substance abuse, and safe childhood practices.
• Led community-centric messaging and digital outreach in collaboration with schools, NGOs, and government agencies, using local language content and culturally relevant formats.
• Developed and delivered structured training modules for CWC, JJB, police (CWPOs), teachers, health workers, SHGs, and local governance bodies on child protection and legal protocols.
• Facilitated decentralized 40 capacity building training programs across urban and rural clusters to build the capacity of frontline workers, CCIs, and outreach volunteers.
• Monitored training outcomes using pre/post assessments, and maintained detailed databases of trainees and institutional partners.
• Initiated community engagement models by forming and nurturing children’s clubs, VCPCs, and SHG-led protection committees.
• Ensured inclusive participation of vulnerable groups (migrants, urban poor, women-headed households) in protection planning and decision-making at the ward level.
• Fostered grassroots ownership of protection mechanisms through regular awareness drives, street plays, and block-level child safety audits.
• Successfully organized and coordinated district-level events like Child Rights Week, Poshan Maah, awareness rallies, and stakeholder summits to promote child safety and welfare.
• Managed logistics, partner coordination, media coverage, and impact reporting for high-visibility campaigns involving multiple departments and civil society.
• Acted as a liaison between DCPU and departments such as School Education, Police, Health, Social Welfare, and NGOs for multi-sectoral program execution.
• Coordinated with UNICEF, CSR partners, and donor-supported NGOs for joint campaigns, training support, and grassroots interventions.
• Maintained alignment of district campaigns with state-level strategies and flagship schemes (e.g., Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat for children).
• Led a multidisciplinary team of protection officers, social workers, counselors, and data personnel, ensuring cohesive implementation of interventions.
• Drafted and presented policy briefs, proposals, action plans, and annual progress reports to the District Collector and State Child Protection Society (SCPS).
• Leveraged digital platforms for public feedback, stakeholder updates, and campaign amplification (social media, WhatsApp groups, and school newsletters).

• Taught Community Development, Rural and Urban Development, and Organizational Behavior, incorporating gender perspectives into social work education.
• Designed and developed gender-sensitive curricula while preparing BSW and MSW syllabi under autonomy.
• Integrated topics on gender equality, women’s rights, and social inclusion into academic programs.
• Member of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) – Handled gender-related grievances, and ensured compliance with gender-sensitive policies.
• Coordinator for the Community Counseling Cell – Provided counseling and advocacy for gender-based violence survivors, and marginalized groups.
• Conducted gender awareness programs for students and communities on women’s rights, gender-based violence, and workplace harassment.
• Organized workshops on gender mainstreaming, gender-sensitive policies, and social inclusion for students, faculty, and professionals.
• Provided placement and career guidance with a focus on gender equity in employment.
• Facilitated community engagement programs addressing gender-based issues in resettlement and urban development projects.

• Designed and implemented gender-responsive career development programs for tsunami-affected communities, ensuring women’s participation in livelihood restoration efforts.
• Conducted gender needs assessments to identify skill gaps and employment opportunities for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
• Led capacity-building workshops focusing on technical skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to enhance women’s economic independence.
• Established partnerships with government agencies, training institutions, and NGOs to create sustainable employment pathways for women.
• Advocated for gender-inclusive policies in disaster recovery and presented key recommendations to stakeholders for improving women's access to economic resources.
• Developed and implemented monitoring frameworks to track progress, assess project impact, and ensure compliance with IFAD and donor guidelines.
• Conducted community awareness campaigns on gender equality, women’s rights, and financial inclusion to foster a supportive environment for sustainable livelihoods.

Academic and Student Empowerment Roles

(As Assistant Professor, Placement Officer & Counselling Cell Head)

• Designed and facilitated capacity-building workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate students on soft skills, gender sensitization, leadership, and emotional resilience.
• Led the institution’s Placement Cell, building partnerships with corporate, social sector, and government organizations to ensure career opportunities for students, with a focus on inclusive employment.
• Conducted targeted career counselling sessions for first-generation learners, girls, and marginalized students to guide them toward higher education, vocational paths, and skill development programs.
• Headed the Counselling Cell, providing psychosocial support, stress management strategies, and referral services to students facing personal, academic, or socio-economic challenges.
• Initiated mentorship programs and peer-led support groups to foster inclusive campus culture and student well-being.
• Collaborated with NGOs, government bodies, and academic networks to bring real-world exposure through internships, fieldwork, and outreach projects.
• Organized campus-level campaigns and observances on gender equality, mental health, and anti-discrimination, aligning with SDG and national youth policies.

Centre for Entrepreneur Development - Programme Co-Ordinator

· Designed and executed entrepreneurship development programs, training sessions, and workshops.

· Developed structured training modules and materials for aspiring entrepreneurs.

· Collaborated with government agencies, NGOs, and financial institutions to facilitate startup growth.

· Organized skill development programs and mentoring sessions for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

· Facilitated business plan development and provided market linkage support for startups.

· Managed budget proposals, program funds, and resource allocationfor effective program execution.

· Conducted impact assessment, data collection, and prepared reports for program evaluation.

· Promoted entrepreneurship initiatives through social media, exhibitions, startup fairs, and networking events.