Thejaswini Prakash
About Thejaswini Prakash
Thejaswini Prakash serves as the Global Diversity Equity Inclusion Program Manager at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in horticulture and human resource management, she has held various roles within the company, focusing on enhancing DEI initiatives and collaborating with multiple teams.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Thejaswini Prakash has been employed at ThoughtWorks since 2019, holding various positions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Currently, she serves as the Global Diversity Equity Inclusion Program Manager, a role she has held since 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist from 2021 to 2022 and as a Diversity & Inclusion Administrator from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she gained experience as a Diversity and Inclusion intern in 2019. In her current role, she collaborates with marketing and internal communications teams to enhance messaging for DEI initiatives and prepares regular progress reports on global DEI goals.
Education and Expertise
Thejaswini Prakash holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from IBMR-IBS, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from the College of Horticulture, Mysore. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both management and specialized knowledge in horticulture, contributing to her expertise in managing DEI initiatives within organizations.
Background in Diversity and Inclusion
Thejaswini Prakash has a comprehensive background in diversity and inclusion, having worked in various roles focused on these areas. She began her journey at ThoughtWorks as a Diversity and Inclusion intern in 2019, followed by her role as a Diversity & Inclusion Administrator. Her experience includes tracking and sharing best practices through resources like the D&I Campaigns Playbook and D&I Methods & Tools Playbook. She also supports and coordinates global affinity groups to promote cultural exchange and visibility around DEI.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before her extensive work in diversity and inclusion, Thejaswini Prakash gained experience in talent acquisition as an intern at Reliance Broadcast Network in 2018. During her four-month internship in Bengaluru, she developed skills relevant to recruitment and human resources, which complement her later roles in managing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Data-Driven Approach to DEI
In her current role, Thejaswini Prakash works closely with data insights teams to deliver metrics and data on DEI goals and targets. This data-driven approach allows her to track progress and share insights on the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, ensuring that the organization remains accountable to its diversity and inclusion objectives.