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Dr.MARIAZEENA JOHNSON – Synonym of Sathyabama’s Success

Dr. Mariazeena Johnson is a revolutionary educationist, who has a great vision of redefining the education system. Under her leadership, Sathyabama has made remarkable achievements in various fields. Being a dynamic personality and born to the politician turned philanthropist Dr.Jeppiaar, follows her father’s footsteps in embracing a holistic approach to education. Dr. Johnson relentlessly works towards providing quality education and making the society a better one with the whole-hearted support of her husband Dr. Marie Johnson. Dr. Johnson is not only a leader but also a great intellectual in exploring the new avenues of research. She was conferred with doctorate from the University of Madras for her research on Recent Developments in Women Entrepreneurship that focused on varied challenges faced by women and their multitudinal roles and responsibilities in pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. 

Anbu Foundation

“To experience the sunrise we should turn towards rising sun. To experience the impact of service to people in complete sense, we should interact and interlace with their lives” – Dr.Mariazeena Johnson. Integrity in ideation, Introspection in planning and Involvement in execution are principles of Anbu foundation. School adoption, Village adoption, education to acid victims and many such programs taken up by Dr.Mariazeena Johnson.

Inclusive Leadership

The efforts and dynamism of Dr.Mariazeena Johnson leadership skills brought more inclusiveness, novelty and global recognition for Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. Dr.Johnson believes in creating leaders, as a proactive step towards realizing this noble thought, she has established “JEPPIAAR IAS ACADEMY” for preparing Students for civil Services and offering free Coaching for aspiring students every year.

Awards and Accolades

Dr.Mariazeena Johnson was selected as one among the Top 12 Women Transforming India by Niti Aayog and UN in India for her relentless services towards societal development. She was honored by the President of India for being one among the 100 impactful women of India as she worked single-mindedly for the cause of education. She has also won several awards and accolades for her exemplary contribution to education and societal development.

Social Outreach

Dr. Mariazeena Johnson supports several Foundations and Trusts and sponsors daily meals to various Orphanages. She is a patron of around 30 renowned foundations & trusts. She is known for her concern towards the unaddressed sections of the society is laudable. Her vision and thoughts towards reaching the unreachable reflects in all her outreach activities and the foolproof system developed to attain social empowerment.

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