Hello and vannakam!
I’m Christina Dhanuja, a researcher by academic qualification, a strategy consultant by experience, and an external relations professional. Over the last ~14 years, I have held multiple roles in India, China, Singapore, and the Netherlands, working with a diverse set of stakeholders in government, business, and development sectors.
I’m currently the convenor and founder member of the Global Campaign for Dalit Women, a minority-led initiative that works with survivors of sexual violence, climate change, caste atrocities, and economic oppression. I also consult with corporates, non-profits, faith-based institutions, and academia advising on leadership development, caste diversity, equity, & inclusion, and accountability frameworks. I was formerly an external relations advisor at the Shell Headquarters in the Hague and a government affairs/business advisor to the country chair of Shell China.
With a corporate career spanning over 12 years and a parallel career in social justice, I bring a unique blend of skills and perspectives. My experience at Shell provided me with a solid foundation in project management, internal and external stakeholder relations, strategy design, risk assessments & integration, technology intelligence, and strategic communications. My work in social justice has helped hone my skills in fundraising, regional and international advocacy, organizational excellence, donor relations, grants management, and campaign strategies.
I’m the co-founder of the #DalitHistoryMonth project and have published on intersectional discourses between caste, gender, religion, race, sexuality, and mental health. My bylines have appeared in The Verve, Outlook India, GenderIT, Huffington Post, and The Wire. I’m currently working on my first non-fiction book on Dalit women and the fullness of life.
I’m Tamizh and I forage mushrooms for fun.
This is my life’s work. Take a moment to look around. Drop me a line to collaborate.
