Shailaja Shastri

Shailaja Shastri has extensive work experience in the field of psychology, spanning from 1995 to the present. Shailaja began their career as a Guest Faculty at the Department of Psychology at Bangalore University in 1995. In 2002, they joined the International Academy for Creative Teaching, Jain Group of Institutions as Dean of Psychology and Faculty. In 2013, they took on the role of Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Psychology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University). In 2017, they founded and became the Director of Training and Research Initiatives (TRI). In 2021, they became the Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Humanities at Jagran Lakecity University. Most recently, in 2023, they took on the role of Director of the Research and School Mental Health Programme at YourDOST - Your Emotional Wellness Coach.

Shailaja Shastri has a background in Psychology, having obtained their Bachelor of Arts from Mangalore University in 1987, followed by a Master of Arts from Bangalore University in 1989 and a Master of Philosophy from Bangalore University in 1990. Shailaja then went on to earn their Doctor of Philosophy from Bangalore University in 1995. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Certified Trainer from the Cambridge Teacher Education Programmes and a Professional Certified Trainer from Dale Carnegie.