Veena Shenoy — Founder
Dr. Veena Shenoy is the founder and CEO at Inclusiv, a social Impact start-up with a global mission of creating a barrier-free sustainable inclusive environment for persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Dr. Shenoy's passion for inclusion goes beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors. She represents the Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) as the State President for the Karnataka Sustainable Development Goals Council, demonstrating her commitment to driving positive change at a systemic level. She also serves as the State Chair for the Diversity and Inclusion Wing of G100, further amplifying her voice in advocating for inclusivity. With nearly two decades of experience spanning industry, academia, research, and consultancy, Dr. Shenoy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal Mangalore, and she remains an active member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Her dedication to creating a more accessible and inclusive India was further recognized when she was selected as an inclusion fellow in 2023 by the India Inclusion Foundation, representing the country on the global stage. Dr. Veena Shenoy is a catalyst for change, actively working on multiple fronts to make the world a more inclusive and accessible place for all. Her passion, dedication, and expertise make her a true champion for inclusivity, and her work serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to create a more equitable and just society.
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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 17 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Accessibility
- Sustainable Development Goals (sdg)
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Quality Education
- Public Speaking
- Coaching
Career Highlights
- Founder and CEO of Inclusiv, promoting accessibility.
- State President for Karnataka Sustainable Development Goals Council.
- Inclusion Fellow 2023, advocating for disability rights.
Work Experience
The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)
Yes to Access Ambassador (2 yrs 2 mos)
India Inclusion Summit
The Inclusion Fellow (TIF) 2023 (2 yrs 6 mos)
Inclusiv
Founder (2 yrs 9 mos)
CIRE
Diversity and Inclusion Consultant : Subject Matter Expert (2 yrs 11 mos)
G100: Mission Million
State Chair : Diversity & Inclusion (3 yrs 9 mos)
WICCI - Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
State President : Karnataka Sustainable Development Goals Council (4 yrs)
Addivity
Market Research Consultant (6 mos)
ISBR Business School
Head Impact Goals ( SDGs) and Associate Professor (6 yrs 9 mos)
The Little Things
Research Consultant (7 yrs)
Krupanidhi School of Management - Bangalore, India
Assistant Professor and Research Coordinator (4 yrs 10 mos)
Overseas Education Consulting Services
Learning and Development Consultant (3 yrs 11 mos)
Everonn systems India Ltd
Customer Experience Manager (2 yrs)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Executive Certification on ESG and Sustainability at Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)
Executive Program in HR analytics at Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
M.Com at Savitribai Phule Pune University
B. Com at St. Agnes College, Mangalore-575002
Bachelor of Laws - LLB at ISBR Business School
PG Diploma in Personnel management and Industrial relations at Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Alagappa University
Master of Commerce ;HR at University of Mysore