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Dr. Sidharth Shankar, sociologist, social policy and social work practitioner currently working for the government in London, UK. Completed and achieved PhD degree in Sociology and Social Policy with a focus on Disability Studies from University of Leeds in September, 2022. Holds extensive senior managerial experience working in international development organizations in India, UK and USA. |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
Practice and Policy Manager, Redbridge Children's Social Care, Redbridge Council, London. October 2023 - present
Research and Assessment Specialist, Redbridge Children's Social Care, Redbridge Council, London. July 2023 - October 2023
Case Manager, Cardiff Council, Children's Services. March 2022 - June 2023
Lead Project Manager, Tata Consultancy Services, India. May 2017 - July 2018
Project Manager, Home Integration, Inc., USA. August 2015 - April 2017
Post Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Leeds, UK. January 2019 - May 2019
I am an experienced social scientist and I hold extensive experience of 11 years and counting, working in different roles, including senior management roles in the social policy, disability and inclusion sector at national level and international organizations in India, USA and UK.
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Education: |
University of Leeds, School of Sociology & Social Policy Leeds, UK
PhD in Sociology and Social Policy 2018 – 2022
• ‘Parenting under pressure: The experiences and perceptions of parents/guardians of
autistic children in contemporary Kerala, India’- An intersectional study focusing on
gender, disability and caste/tribe status. Supervised by Dr. Sharon Elley and Dr. Alison
Sheldon. Passed thesis defence and graduated in September, 2022
University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Master of Social Work 2013 - 2015
Academic concentration: Direct practice with disabled individuals and families
• Completed with a GPA of 3.5 and received the ‘School of Social Work’ scholarship
during academic period
St. Gregory’s University Shawnee, OK, USA
B.Sc. Social Sciences 2009 - 2013
• ‘President’s Honour Roll’ for attaining GPA of 4.0 in semester six (2011-2012)
• ‘National Institute on Developmental Delays’ academic scholarship and ‘St. Gregory’s
University international scholarship’ for maintaining GPA of 3.5 and above
• ‘Outstanding Senior Thesis Award’ for final thesis/dissertation, ‘The affect and effect of
children with autism on the parents’- Supervised by Dr. Nick Rowell
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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