Shashikala’s career in education and child welfare began in August 2010 when she joined the Centre for Child and the Law at NLSIU as an Assistant Village Education Coordinator under the Universalization of School Education initiative. During her tenure from 2010-2017 at CCL, she worked on implementing educational projects, particularly focusing on the field extension office at Bidadi. In this role, Shashikala worked with the School Development and Monitoring Committees (SDMCs) and Bala Vikasa Samithi, and helped organise Anganwadi training sessions. She was also involved in regular meetings and initiatives such as Shikshana Grama Shaba, Makasa Meetings, Samudhayadatha Shale, and monthly gatherings at schools and Anganwadis, ensuring effective community participation and development.
Currently, Shashikala has joined the CRY Project as a Trainer, where she will bring her extensive experience in educational development and community mobilisation to enhance training programmes. Her strong background in coordinating education projects and her expertise in fostering collaboration among local stakeholders will contribute significantly to the success of the CRY Project’s objectives. With a deep commitment to child welfare and educational equity, Shashikala continues to work towards creating sustainable and inclusive educational environments for children and communities.
Shashikala has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore.