Biography
Suryaa (she/her) is an Illustrator and storyteller, passionate about creating works that are joyful, empathetic, inclusive, and informative.
She worked in development in the US and India, specializing in fundraising (aka, really, storytelling) for causes addressing access to quality education for underserved communities, mental health resources, sexuality and sex education, gender based violence and human rights.
She has a playlist for every mood, dog eared books she re-reads every few years, loves food (but practically lives on coffee or chai), and is hoping to one day be a good parent to a dog named Lemon.
She would love to tell stories about
Identity & Representation
Gender & Sexuality
Food, Culture, Music, Love
Conservation
Decolonizing history
Current Affairs & Policy
Flora and our animal friends
Suryaa provides illustrations for products, editorial, publishing, and packaging.
Chennai, India
Member since Jan 2024
Skills
Top Specialties
Illustration 1–2 years
Work History
Visual Storyteller at Freelance 2021–Present
Education
MA International and Multicultural Education , University of San Francisco 2016
MA Illustration , Maryland Institute College of Art 2023
Seeking
Freelance or contract opportunities
Full-time opportunities