Ranganayaki Thangavelu (Ranga) began her career as a feature writer before moving into social work in the early 2000s. She is deeply committed to the idea that real change begins by recognising strengths where challenges appear, a perspective that shapes her approach to conflict and community issues. Today, Ranga teaches social work and community development in Potsdam, Germany, while continuing to learn alongside her students and the communities she belongs to.