Balaguru is a dedicated public health and social development professional with over 13 years of experience in program coordination, field research, and community engagement. With a Master’s in Social Work (Medical & Psychiatry), he has worked on national and international projects focusing on maternal health, infectious diseases, and vulnerable populations. His roles span training facilitation, data collection, IEC development, and stakeholder coordination. Known for his grassroots approach and effective communication in Tamil, English, Hindi, and Telugu. He has consistently contributed to impactful public health interventions across Tamil Nadu through organizations like Jhpiego, National institute for research in Tuberculosis, National institute for Epidemiology (ICMR), and ADRA India.