Kanupriya Dhawan
Austin,USA
Summary
Project manager, cultural anthropologist, and Fulbright leader with 12+ years’ experience in international education, event and program coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration. Proven ability to develop and deliver educator training, manage complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, and build collaborative scholar-educator networks across Asia and the US. Extensive experience in both US and Indian K–12 and higher education contexts. Expert in curriculum design, event and team coordination, and inclusive professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor / Project Manager
Washington State University
01.2020 - Current
- Led virtual and in-person courses, professional development sessions, and curriculum design for diverse student and educator cohorts.
- Remote
Hindi & South Asian Studies Instructor
University of Pennsylvania (Fulbright FLTA)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and delivered language and cultural programming; facilitated cross-cultural workshops.
Lecturer & International Student Faculty In-Charge
Sharda University
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught gender studies and literature, mentored international students, and coordinated orientation and seminars.
Event Organizer
Meera Dewan / IGNCA (National Arts Festival)
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Organized large-scale festival programming, managed artist and scholar outreach, and promoted equity among participants.
Project Manager
Center for Knowledge Societies
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Directed multi-state research teams, managed project logistics, and delivered strategic outcomes for global clients.
Education
Ph.D. - Cultural Anthropology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA10.2025
Certificate - Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA01.2017
M.Phil. - Comparative Indian Literature
University of Delhi
01.2013
M.A. - Comparative Indian Literature
University of Delhi
01.2010
M.A. - English Literature
IASE University
01.2010
B.A. - Education
Maharshi Dayanand University
01.2009
B.A. - English Literature
University of Delhi
01.2008
Skills
- Project Management: Program development, session planning, logistics
- Team leadership
- Building partnerships with educators and scholars
- Inclusive curriculum design
- Technology: Zoom, Google Suite, Canvas, Qualtrics, MS Office
- Communication: Written and verbal communication, report writing, presentations
Accomplishments
Recipient, WSU International Research Award for doctoral research. (2020)
Fulbright Scholar and Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA), University of Pennsylvania. (2016-2017)
Appointed to the Fulbright FLTA Screening Committee (2025).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructor / Project Manager
Washington State University
01.2020 - Current
Hindi & South Asian Studies Instructor
University of Pennsylvania (Fulbright FLTA)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Event Organizer
Meera Dewan / IGNCA (National Arts Festival)
01.2015 - 01.2015
Lecturer & International Student Faculty In-Charge
Sharda University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Center for Knowledge Societies
01.2013 - 01.2014
Certificate - Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)
University of Pennsylvania
M.Phil. - Comparative Indian Literature
University of Delhi
M.A. - Comparative Indian Literature
University of Delhi
M.A. - English Literature
IASE University
B.A. - Education
Maharshi Dayanand University
B.A. - English Literature
University of Delhi
Ph.D. - Cultural Anthropology
Washington State University
Publications
- Springer (2020): "Unstarry Stardom: The Making of Anushka Sharma" (First author)
- Intellect Books (under review): "Costuming the Skirt: Erotic Assemblages and Visual Identity in Bollywood Item Songs"
- UPenn Omeka Project: "Amar Chitra Katha" (Online exhibit contributor, 2017)
- Sahapedia: "Radha in Thumri" & "Traversing the Lives of Radha" (Online articles)
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