Sahaana Kuganesan
About Sahaana Kuganesan
Sahaana Kuganesan is a Digital Media Intern with extensive experience in leadership roles within film festivals and media production. She has held positions such as Visual Director at Western Women in Leadership and President of the Western Smartphone Film Festival, while also contributing to various organizations including UNICEF.
Work at 9 Story Media Group
Sahaana Kuganesan has been employed as a Digital Media Intern at 9 Story Media Group since 2021. In this role, she contributes to various digital media projects, enhancing her skills in content creation and media production. 9 Story Media Group is known for its work in animation and children's media, providing Sahaana with valuable experience in a dynamic industry.
Current Role at Western Women in Leadership
Sahaana Kuganesan serves as the Visual Director for Western Women in Leadership, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees visual content and design initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of empowering women in leadership roles. Her work supports various programs and events aimed at fostering leadership among women in the community.
Leadership at Western Smartphone Film Festival
Since 2020, Sahaana Kuganesan has held the position of President at the Western Smartphone Film Festival (WSFF). She is responsible for leading the festival's initiatives and overseeing its operations. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Promotions for WSFF from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on promoting the festival and engaging with participants.
Education and Expertise
Sahaana Kuganesan studied at Western University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from 2018 to 2022. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in media theory and practice, which she applies in her various roles in digital media and leadership.
Previous Experience in Media Production
Before her current roles, Sahaana Kuganesan worked as a Videographer and Content Producer at Western University from 2019 to 2020. She also held the position of Promotions Executive at the Western Smartphone Film Festival from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was involved with UNICEF as a First Year Representative for the Western University Chapter from 2018 to 2019, where she contributed to community outreach and engagement efforts.