About Sunayana

Sunayana Jampanaboyana is the newly appointed Managing Director of the Kritya Foundation, where she merges her passion for Kuchipudi with her ability to transform ideas into reality. Her diverse background spans biomedical engineering, entrepreneurial strategy, and movement studies, enriched by guided research into the sociopolitical contexts of traditional Indian arts.

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Sunayana’s passion for Kuchipudi was sparked at the age of 15 under the tutelage of Dr. K. Neelima Raju. In 2017, she presented her first full-length solo recital and earned a Level 1 Certification in Kuchipudi from the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO). She has since performed across the US, including a notable portrayal of the character Kuyili in "Veeramangai: The Fearless Women” (2021) by CWRU Nritya, where she provided choreographic direction for this character. Since then, Sunayana has gone on to integrate contemporary western influences into her artistic practice through intensive training and mentored choreographic research. Today, she is focused on furthering her artistic growth through technical refinement and choreographic development — and is actively honing her Kuchipudi artistry under the guidance of Yamini Kalluri at the Kritya School of Dance.

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Beyond her artistic endeavors, Sunayana draws on a well of strategic leadership and organizational growth experience, including:

• Co-founding and serving as Co-Executive Director of Samāsana — a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating classical Indian dance forms, particularly in the collegiate space. She established and oversaw an executive board and coordinated dance events with artists from across the country.

• As a Studio Entrepreneur at FedTech, where she engaged with cutting-edge sensor technologies, developed a novel business idea, and founded Zosima Scientific, Inc.—an effort rooted in scientific innovation.

• As a product lead at Parachute Health, where she currently spearheads digital product initiatives to streamline processes for insurance coverage approvals, helping patients more easily get the medical equipment they need.

 

Sunayana is eager to leverage her expertise to advance Kritya’s mission, stewarding its artistic excellence and long-term sustainability. Having already found — and continuing to find — inspiration and community at Kritya, she is committed to expanding the reach of this vibrant organization centered around traditional Indian arts. Sunayana envisions Kritya evolving into a globally recognized conservatory where tradition and innovation converge, creating a dynamic environment for immersive artistic exploration and the continued contribution to a rich artistic legacy.

 

 

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