Manjula Telagade

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

• Presented a lecture on the subject of Devadasi women and children at an international conference held in Germany
• Visited various organizations working on Devadasi issues
• Experience with Documentary movie making, Radio Program making in Adobe Youth Voice project in collaboration
• Organized Rallies, Protests and Campaigns on different social issues in Karnataka
• Written articles on women issues and concerns to the magazines of Karnataka
• Led sessions on Gender roles and Gender sensitivity in diverse workplaces, educational institutions, and community projects.
• Organized several fundraising events as well as industrial initiatives to meet the required resources
• Actively involved in cine club, women literature groups, social workers groups, several individual and organization networks

• Research Scholar, Kannada University Hospet, Hospet, Karnataka, 09/2018 - Present, Conducted research on the social inclusion of Devadasi youth in Bagalkot, Karnataka, Successfully finished coursework at the University, Ongoing review process and submission of 6 reports to the university, Engaged in a conference for Devadasi women organized by Child Right Trust to provide insights on enhancing policies
• Research Assistant, Dalit Women Education and Career in Karnataka, Samvada, Bangalore, Karnataka, 2019-2020, Involved in the research of the Samvada organization part of AJWS program, The interviews with Dalit women from northern Karnataka have been completed and a draft has been prepared, Part of this research was a two-day retreat workshop for Dalit women across Karnataka

• Field work experience at Goratti Social Center, Kallianpur
• Jeevan Sangarsha positive network, Udupi
• Internship with Samvada, Odanadi in Mysore for the rehabilitation of rescued girl children
• Field work experience with Sri Kshetra Darmastal Rural Development Organization in Udupi
• Organized programs and teaching activity for school children at Hanumanth Nagar Primary School, Udupi
• Organized program for Self Help Group, Tenkabettu
• Organized personality development class for children in Bidanagudde, Udupi for one year
• Have experience of conducting sensitization programs to youth on caste, gender, and class
• Part of study on corona situation in different community conducted by Kannada University Tribal Department

· I have gained valuable travel experience in Germany, which has helped me develop strong leadership skills.

· Gain extensive travel experience throughout India, including its major cities, which has significantly contributed to the development of cultural awareness