Nearly 14 years in the social development sector have shaped Shrishaila Dambal’s professional journey across a range of community-focused initiatives. A postgraduate in Social Work with a specialisation in Medical & Psychiatry, he has worked with organisations including APD, Kalike–Tata Trusts, Room to Read India Trust, and Buzz India Trust. His experience spans disability inclusion, early childhood education, strengthening school libraries, and developing Anganwadi learning resources in collaboration with government departments. He has also contributed to capacity building for DIET faculty and supported women’s empowerment initiatives. At Dhwani Foundation, Shrishaila serves as Implementation Manager – Karnataka, bringing together his experience across social development initiatives and program implementation.