Strong Pillars

Meera Vikram is a Mental Health and Life Skills coach. She has completed her Diploma in  Counseling Skills, (DCS) Life Skills Training and CBT on self healing from Banjara Academy, and has done Art Therapy workshops. She is passionate about spreading awareness on the importance of mental health issues. She strongly believes that helping someone with a friendly non-judgmental attitude, empathy and maintaining confidentiality goes a long way.   She also believes children are an integral part of the society and they are the future that we need to nurture and make mentally strong. She is currently mentoring students of the Certification in Child and Adolescent Development (CCAD) at Banjara Academy and also  guides children how to choose their Career path.  She  coordinates interactive life skills development workshops for children, and takes time out to counsel individuals who seek her support.

Children……bundles of joy and full of surprises!!! Passionate about working with children, she feels it’s a great pleasure being with them & getting an opportunity to understand their little kingdom. She feels they help her discover her passion and has not looked back ever since she took over in Banjara’s Gurukul many years ago. Very hard working, dedicated, and has loads of patience. She has learnt to stay calm & composed in most situations and thoroughly enjoys her work. Since she feels that every child is different and unique in his or her own way, she tries to bring out hidden talent, special abilities, and at the same time has been a perpetual learner, feeling fulfilled and getting a great sense of contentment.

An all rounder who has grown tremendously in the past 20 years of his working life, steadily rising up the ladder by dint of hard work and commitment. Genuinely interested in seeing the growth of people and willing to help them in different ways. An excellent team player, always willing to learn, take up new type of work and even take the lead spontaneously whenever required. Looks up to knowledgeable people to gain greater insights and learn from their experiences. Very meticulous in fulfilling his responsibilities, does not give up till he has found a solution or brought a task to completion. Absolutely punctual and keeps all tasks in mind with a high sense of responsibility.

An excellent people’s person who has the innate ability to understand others around her. A good team player, she can play both the role of a leader or that of a follower with equal ease. Helpful, smiling and pleasant demeanor. A person with a strong sense of commitment and dedication, backed with the willingness to work hard and diligently. She possesses the natural ability to diffuse crisis situation at most times, and also does not hesitate to ask for help when required. Her greatest strength is to withstand stress with the least distress. Her ability to build rapport with people and understand their needs is also very strong. She has an open mind and is a keen learner, very open to learn both from people and experiences.

From a small village and agricultural background to a competent professional managing the facilities, security and establishment, is one of our senior-most staff members. He has come all the way from West Bengal, and made Bangalore his home for the last Three decades.  He has been completely in charge of the premises, the assets, the housekeeping and the services.  One of the most responsible and committed persons that we can come across.
His colleagues recognize the following sterling qualities in him:

1. Forgives and forgets, does not bear grudges
2. Non-interfering
3. Very diligent in money matters
4. Guides in distress, helpful
5. Committed to his work
6. Fully devoted to Ali and the Academy