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Sapna K, MA, DTY (HI), PG Diploma in Public Relations & Journalism, PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology In-charge,CCMD; Coordinator- Communication & Awareness Creation Wing
Ms. Sapna joined in 1999 as a faculty member in the Early Intervention Department. Before Joining NISH she was active in both print and electronic media. She was the Coordinator & Faculty in Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (DECSE) for three years. Sapna now handles sessions, in the Preschool and the Early Intervention Programme. She also coordinates the Communication & Awareness Wing of CCMD
Swapna P, MSc Visual Communication; PG Diploma in Multimedia Technology; ISL ‘A’level
Sr. Graphic Artist, Coordinator- Digital Media & Graphics wing Ms Swapna has about 20 years of experience in the field of Graphic Design and has Experience in developing educational and awareness material for persons with disability. She coordinated the project funded by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala under the scheme of ‘Developing Computer Aided Teaching & Learning Materials for Mentally Challenged Children’ which was executed by NISH. She has M.G.T.E Higher Grade certificates in Painting, Freehand Drawing and Design, Certificates in Multimedia, Still Photography, Videography and Interior Decoration. She coordinates Digital Media & Graphics wing of CCMD. She also engages multimedia lab sessions for the Degree (HI) students.
Silvy Maxi Mena, MA English Litt.; PG Diploma in Journalism & Public Relations, ISL ‘A’ and ‘B’ Level Coordinator- Academics and News(ISL) Wing
Ms Silvy began her career as a teacher in 1995 at Baselius college, Kottayam and as a journalist in 1997 when she joined 'Tourism India' magazine as special correspondent. She has worked with major newspapers like The Hindu, The New Indian Express, The Times of India, different magazines, TV channels like SS Entertainment, Doordarshan and the All India Radio. She has published articles on famous personalities,authored books and produced TV programmes. She is presently a faculty member in English and the Coordinator of Academics and News in Indian Sign Language (ISL) wing of CCMD. She does content writing and edits articles and newsletters. She trains the deaf students to sign songs and to perform dance using ISL. She coordinates NISH News & making of E- Books in ISL.
Pishon S. Fernandez, M A. Graphic design Graphic Artist
Pishon Fernandez graduated in Fine Arts from NISH. He served as the Arts Club Secretary of the college during the academic year 2013-2014. As Arts club secretary he coordinated events integrating a mixed group of students, hearing and the deaf. Pishon then did his post-graduation in Graphic Designing from St.Joseph's College of Communication, Changanacherry and immediately joined a Bangalore-based advertising company as a Junior Designer. His passion brought him back to NISH in 2020. He has since been working as a Graphic Artist at NISH. Pishon has been assisting in the video editing work of the special daily ISL news broadcasted from NISH. And has also been supporting other graphic related works at NISH.

SUPPORTING STAFF MEMBERS
Arya S.S, BA English language and literature; Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education Social media and website updating wing
Ms. Arya S.S, a resident of Thiruvananthapuram, graduated in English Language and Literature from S.N.College TVM, affiliated to the University of Kerala. She holds a diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (HI) from NISH. She has been working as the faculty of Early Intervention Department for two years. At present she is bestowed with both the pre-school session as well as the Early Intervention Programme. Moreover she maneuvers the social media and website updation under CCMD.
Shiju R V, BFA (Applied Art), PG Diploma in Journalism Lecturer
Shiju R V is from Trivandrum. He started his career as an Art Instructor in 2004. He joined NISH as a Lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts in January 2011. Shiju has graduated with a degree in Fine Arts (Applied Arts) from College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum in 2010. He supports CCMD by carrying out photo & video shoots.

Daisy Sebastian, MA, MEd (HI), DTY (HI), PG Cert. AVT, UGC-NET Coordinator, Academic & Intervention Programs	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0471 2944602
Ms. Daisy Sebastian has been with NISH since its inception in 1997. She played a major role in setting up the Preschool and Parent Guidance Centre following the best practices in the education of young deaf and hard of hearing children. Currently, she is the coordinator of the various academic programs (ASLP, Degree (HI), DECSE) and Intervention Programs at NISH.
Vinod TS Head of Finance & Accounts	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0471 2944637

Soja Oliver, MA (Personnel Management & Industrial Relations) Administrative Officer	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0471 2944640
Ms Soja Oliver has extensive experience in Administration and Human Resource Management for more than 6 years. She started her career in the year 2007. For more than 5 years, she worked with an IT Company in Technopark as Manager (HR & Administration). She is a postgraduate in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Loyola College of Social Sciences and was the Kerala University Rank Holder in MA (PM & IR) in the year 2007. She is a passionate, optimistic and dedicated professional who takes up responsibilities and sees to it that her tasks and assignments are completed on time.
Bini Mahesh, MBA, PGDHRM In-charge, Human Resource Cell	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0471 2944641
Ms. Bini Mahesh is a skilled administrative professional with more than five years of experience as Administrator cum Quality Manager (Internal Quality Auditor of ISO 9001-2008). She started her career in the year 2008 and joined NISH in 2015. She has an overall experience of more than 9 years including 2 years overseas experience in diverse office environments. She holds an MBA in Hospital Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. She is a dedicated professional with proven ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
Sherin Joy, BCom Administrative Assistant	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0471 2944629
Ms Sherin Joy is an enthusiastic professional with more than 5 years of extensive experience in office management, communication and record keeping. She makes a positive contribution to the success of the organisation with the help of exceptional organizational and communication skills. She is a Graduate in Commerce and is pursuing her Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. She is a dedicated team worker and is a self-directed, resourceful and passionate person.
Krishna Prasad K. K., BCom Accounts Assistant	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0471 2944639
Mr. Krishnaprasad K. K. is an enthusiastic professional with more than 8 years of extensive experience in Finance and Accounts. He joined NISH in 2013. He is a Graduate in Commerce and Auditing and is pursuing his Postgraduate degree in Commerce. He has also worked with an auditing firm for about two years. He is a dedicated and resourceful person.

NISH’s Information Technology Department provides technology platforms for use across the Campus, technology consulting, development, and support for the Hearing Science, Speech Language Science, Allied Services, Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders, New Initiatives, Research and Academic programmes.

Sankar is a former partner of McKinsey & Company, who led McKinsey's healthcare practice, initially in India, and then in Greater China. At McKinsey, in addition to serving clients, Sankar was the global Dean of the key leadership development program for consultants. He was also the head of the recruiting team for McKinsey's India office. After 14 years in McKinsey, Sankar left the firm in July 2006 to set up as an independent consultant in the not-for-profit/ development sector in India.

Since leaving McKinsey, Sankar has focused on developing sustainable solutions to developmental challenges in healthcare and education. He has worked with a global foundation in India to assess the impact of their programs for AIDS prevention and develop an organizational model for the future. He has been a strategic advisor to a leading non-profit institution in India for the hearing-impaired to help develop a blueprint for its growth path and enhance effectiveness of delivery. Till recently, Sankar was also working with a multi country organization for the blind to develop and establish an international institute for social entrepreneurship. He was recently invited by a leading private University in the US to guide students to effectively support developmental initiatives in India. He continues to help global clients develop top team effectiveness, is lead faculty on some of McKinsey's worldwide leadership development programs, and serves on the advisory boards of a multinational pharmaceutical company and two fast growing companies in the technology sector.

Sankar holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, graduating in the top 5 of his class. He holds a B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Kerala, finishing college first, and University third rank across all branches.

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Hearing Sciences

Hearing Sciences The Audiology wing under the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology provides hearing evaluation including Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation and Audiological Screening Services utilising state-of-the-art test Read More...

New Initiatives

New initiatives and innovative thinking are markers of growth and development in any organization. Being a growing institution, NISH welcomes new initiatives and takes efforts to implement them within the framework of our goals and vision. Read More...

Speech Language Sciences

Speech Language Sciences The Speech-Language Pathology wing under the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology provides diagnostic services as well as therapeutic management for various speech and language disorders. The services are available to paediatric as well as adult population and use standardised test tools Read More...

Academics

Academics at NISH is unique in the sense that NISH has an integrated campus where students with hearing impairment and students with normal hearing share the same campus. Bachelor’s level courses exclusively for students with hearing impairment include Degree courses in Fine Arts, Computer Science and Commerce Read More...

Early Intervention

Early Intervention Program exclusively for hearing impaired children is an important activity at NISH aiming at mainstreaming the children with hearing impairment by providing intensive training on pre-academic skills and communication skills Read More...

Research

Research and publications forms an integral part of the activities at NISH. A number of research activities has been undertaken by staffs and students of various departments. The research activities are centrally monitored by Read More...

Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders

Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders The department focuses on developing comprehensive services for Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in a life span approach. It focuses on developing effective clinical and research approaches along with manpower development in this area. Today Read More...

Campus

Campus NISH campus is located at the serene lakeside near Akkulam. It is conveniently located away from the bustling city chaos but is still easily accessible to NH47 Bypass, Airport, Railway Station as well as Medical College Trivandrum. The campus hosts the entire clinical as well as academic Read More...

Students' Grievances Redressal Cell

Students' Grievances Redressal Cell NISH is committed to providing best services and opportunities for development to all its stakeholders especially its students. To ensure a conducive learning environment free from any infringement on the rights of its students and to facilitate prompt resolution of grievances of students with sensitivity Read More...

Allied Services

The allied services include Psychology, ENT and Physiotherapy which are essential for the multidisciplinary team approach for assessment and management of the disorders. This becomes essential due to the co-morbidity of hearing loss and speech-language disorders with other disorders. Read More...