Meet Elango Stanislaus, an accomplished professional currently serving as Associate Lead at Sahayana while pursuing his PhD at the University of Mysore. With a dedicated involvement in youth-related initiatives since 1995, Elango is deeply passionate about equipping young minds with the knowledge and skills to address social issues. His extensive background includes roles as a faculty member at the Department of Social Work, Bengaluru City University, St, Joseph’s Evening College and St. Joseph’s College. He also served as an NSS Program Officer and Head of PeoplePro Foundation with a special focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. Elango is a prolific writer, contributing to various forums on crucial topics such as Dalit youth leadership, gender perspectives, and caste and class. He possesses exceptional skills in project writing and fundraising, further amplifying his impact in empowering youth for social change.