Jenessa Lucas

My academic journey also shaped this path. I studied Social Work at Roshni Nilaya in Mangalore, an environment that taught me how to understand people beyond the surface their motivations, emotions, and the contexts behind their decisions. That foundation still guides me every day: stay aware, stay observant, and always look at the bigger picture. Activities and societies: Worked on rural development by teaching children hygiene, malaria awareness, and safety. Supported COVID‑19 vaccine outreach through registrations, data updates, and household follow‑ups. Participated in malaria checks and clean‑ups. Completed NSS community service and volunteered in the COVID‑19 War Room, monitoring patient data and coordinating support.Activities and societies: Worked on rural development by teaching children hygiene, malaria awareness, and safety. Supported COVID‑19 vaccine outreach through registrations, data updates, and household follow‑ups. Participated in malaria checks and clean‑ups. Completed NSS community service and volunteered in the COVID‑19 War Room, monitoring patient data and coordinating support. During my fieldwork, I supported multiple community‑development initiatives focused on health awareness, education, and crisis response. I conducted sessions for children on hygiene, malaria prevention, and safe/unsafe touch, and carried out household visits to assess living conditions. I assisted COVID‑19 vaccination outreach by helping residents register, maintaining accurate data, and conducting follow‑ups to guide families on testing and vaccine schedules. I participated in malaria prevention campaigns through door‑to‑door checks, awareness drives, and clean‑ups to reduce mosquito breeding. Through the NSS residential camp, I engaged in community service such as soil clearing, land leveling, and maintaining school premises while managing group tasks. I also volunteered in the COVID-19 War Room, monitoring patient data, making follow‑up calls, coordinating access to medical support, and ensuring timely help for individuals in home isolation.

specialization - Humanities Focus - history economics psychology political sciences