Sheetal Mary Arockiamani
Chennai, Tamil Nadu| Grant Category: | Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships |
| Project Title: | NA |
| Field of Study: | Higher Education Administration |
| Home Institution: | Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Host Institution: | Harvard University , Cambridge, MA |
| Grant Start Month: | June 2025 |
| Duration of Grant: | One year |
Brief Bio:
Ms. Sheetal Mary Arockiamani is a higher education professional based in Chennai, with extensive experience across diverse facets of the education sector. Over the past eight years, her work has encompassed pre-service teacher education, language and literacy program implementation for primary school students, and academic program management.
Sheetal has played a pivotal role in building two emerging higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu and has contributed significantly to shaping their academic journeys. As a founding team member at Sai University, Sheetal played a crucial role in establishing the Admissions Office and the Academics Office. At Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, she managed the Academics Office and facilitated a communication skills lab for students. Sheetal earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Anna University and completed the Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University.
As a recipient of the Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship, Sheetal is exploring the factors that drive student success in higher education. She is committed to fostering inclusive educational environments and creating impactful learning experiences that empower students to achieve their full potential.