OUR Team
Gayathri Sankarasubramanian
Founder & Artist
Gayathri is a professional artist and a certified ARTOLOGY practitioner ((AIMS Media certified) with an experience of nearly 20 yrs in Dubai. She uses creative and art-based techniques to help individuals process emotions in a non-verbal, expressive way. She has also successfully completed certified course for mediated learning experience. She derives a lot of inspiration and motivation from her daughter Twaritha who is born with special needs.
Sankarasubramanian
Co- Founder
Shankar is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with more than three decades of experience in Investment advisory and Wealth Management. He is the Founder & CEO of Falcon Investment Advisors Pte Ltd, Ksema Wealth Pvt Ltd and has held senior positions in leading Financial services companies in Oman and UAE. Shankar is very passionate to support People of Determination; to upskill their talent and empower them to be independent. He is the Charter President of Dubai Bodhi Lions Club, chartered exclusively for People of Determination.
Nalini Iyer
Counsellor & Healer
Nalini is a certified counsellor based in Singapore. She has several years of experience, volunteering with various NGOs, working with migrant domestic workers, single parents, LGBTQ individuals struggling with addiction, families with children facing anxiety and depression. Nalini brings expertise in various therapy and holds certifications such as Transactional Analysis (International Transactional Analysis Association and United States of America Transactional Analysis Association), ARTOLOGY (AIMS Media), Coaching with Spirit & Internal Family Systems (Copper Beech Institute).
Lizzel
Special Needs Education Teacher & Certified Behavior Technician
Lizelle is a graduate physiotherapist from University of Perpetual Help-Laguna in the Philippines. She has been working with children with diverse needs such Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy and Global Developmental Delay. She brings experience working as a SpEd Teacher in both private and government sectors in the Philippines. Lizelle earned her Registered Behavior Technician certification in 2019, and in 2024, she completed a KHDA accredited Special Needs Education Diploma, also certified by Cambridge University. With 15 years of experience, she continues to stay remain dedicated to making a positive impact in special needs education.
Archana Tanna
Artist & Healer
With a vibrant career spanning many art shows around the world, Archana is deeply committed to empowering People of Determination through the transformative power of art. At the heart of Archana’s work are her two teenage daughters, Sanjna & Ananya, the creators of Art workshops aptly called “Art & Soul” Together they form a dynamic trio bringing love, patience and creativity to each session. Their workshops focus on creating art as a means of self expression and healing, fostering an environment where People of Determination can thrive. Each session goes beyond just artistic skill, helping in build confidence, resilience and a sense of community. Whether leading workshops, exhibiting her art or practicing healing from a renowned centre in Dubai,
Aanal Shah
Artist & Chef
Aanal is a talented artist who conducts art workshops and has created unique designs around sustainability. She is also a culinary expert and hosts cooking classes & workshops for the People of Determination fostering a sense of independence under her umbrella brand – 1MB.
Uma Sriram
Musician
Uma Sriram is a talented classical musician based in UAE. She is a certified software engineer and trains students in music professionally. She has composed and released "Elemental Rhythmic Beats -- a mesmerizing blend of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and Akasha." exclusively rendered by the People of determination. Uma bring the world of music to G3Enable individuals enhancing their emotional expression, improving their cognitive function, facilitating social interaction, and promoting physical and addiction rehabilitation.
TS Brinda mani
Yoga & Meditation Healer
Brindamani based in Dubai is a highly qualified yoga instructor with an experience of 23 + years. She is a P.G. Diploma holder in Advanced Yoga, M.Sc. in Yoga & Natural Science. She is also a research scholar (Ph.D.) in Yoga and Mental Health and a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She currently serves as the Yoga & Meditation Trainer at Heartfulness Centre, Dubai. She has conducted several yoga events including for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Consulate & Indian Embassy, in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Priyanka Venkateswar
Dance Coach and Music
Priyanka is a trained classical dancer and a vocalist based out of Dubai. She is a qualified MBA working in the domain of business excellence and is passionate about performing arts. She has performed at dance festivals including Kalaghoda festival Mumbai, Kapaleeshwar temple Chennai and India festival in Pondicherry and is a part of Bharatanatya Kalalaya Institute, Mumbai. She regularly conducts dance sessions for theG3 Enable community as well as drives the strategy and operations and endeavors to bring G3 to more People of Determination individuals in the Middle East.
Ananya Tanna
Trainer
Ananya Tanna is a passionate animal activist, dedicated to advocating for the welfare of animals in her community. When she's not championing animal rights, she channels her creativity into the kitchen as a master baker, delighting friends and family with her delicious creations. Ananya also has a deep love for music, excelling as both a singer and a drummer. A Grade 10 student at Gem’s International School, she balances her academic commitments by working with People of Determination with her art and baking workshops.
Sanjna Tanna
aspiring medical student
Sanjna Tanna is an aspiring medical student who is about to embark on her university journey. Alongside her passion for medicine, she is a talented pianist and has a deep love for learning different languages, Nearly three years ago, her life took an unexpected turn when she began conducting art workshops for a group of POD . This experience sparked a new passion for art, and Sanjna began exploring various artistic mediums through a scientific lens. Her research-driven approach to art has allowed her to blend her love of science and creativity, making her workshops both unique and impactful.