Her research and teaching focus on the connections between art and activism in the South Asian American community. Before arriving in the Bay Area last year, Anantha lived and worked in New York City, where she completed her PhD at Rutgers University. A strong supporter of New York’s thriving Asian American arts scene, she worked as the Public Programs Director at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and also served on the board of the South Asian Women’s Creative Collective. She is currently a member of the editorial collective for SAMAR: The South Asian Magazine for Action and Reflection.