Swetha Shri V

What if storytelling became mindful service?

I’m drawn to design, folklore, mythology, and cultural narratives because they hold deeper meaning, and I see marketing as purposeful and need-based, not an imposition. Stories are bridges that connect people, purpose, and culture — carrying memory, identity, and generational wisdom, and helping us serve with clarity, meaning, and compassion. Auroville has been with me since childhood through my mother’s stories of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo, and a 4-day visit with my brother Shreyas in 2021 grew into a calling that led me into community life, volunteering, Auroville Consulting, and now AIAT, where I am helping build a self-sustaining in-house marketing ecosystem, with surrender to the divine will. I also hold the intention to curate workshops for students on storytelling, mindful digital use, online privacy, and balancing digital life. Through Alcor Media, I support nonprofits and students with meaningful, culturally rooted narratives. I speak Tamil, Bengali, Hindi, and English, and I’m an animal lover and lifelong learner.

“Nothing can be taught.” — Sri Aurobindo

Yet, as The Mother says, we still need spaces that nurture our unfolding. AIAT holds this space and I am grateful to be a speck of this ecosystem.

Sheela

My name is Sheela. I stand for self confidence and full potential for myself and others. I have completed M.Sc. in Computer Science and I have also completed a course in Digital Marketing.

I have joined the AIAT Media team, and I am happy to contribute and support the team's activities.

I am learning many new things at AIAT and I really appreciate the peaceful and calm environment here.

Sivamani

My name is Sivamani R., and I stand for peace, full potential, and continuous growth—for myself and for those around me. I have completed my Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) and hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), along with a professional course in Digital Marketing.

I am currently working as the Librarian and a member of the Marketing Team at the Auroville Institute of Applied Technology (AIAT). In this role, I actively contribute to library management, information organization, digital resources, and institutional marketing initiatives, supporting both academic and outreach activities of the college.

I am deeply interested in knowledge management, digital tools, content organization, and educational marketing, and I continuously strive to enhance my skills to better serve students, faculty, and the institution. Being part of AIAT has helped me learn many new things—both professionally and personally—and I truly appreciate the peaceful, calm, and value-driven environment that encourages learning, responsibility, and inner growth.

I am grateful to be part of the AIAT ecosystem and look forward to contributing meaningfully to its vision and mission