ABOUT DR.GITA DESAI
DR. GITA DESAI FOUNDER OF VHCS
Dr. Gita Desai is a distinguished academician, PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) expert, and seasoned
corporate trainer with over fifteen years of comprehensive experience in academia and corporate HR. Her
academic journey culminated in the achievement of a Ph.D. in PoSH from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda, Vadodara. Showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical field. Additionally, she
holds a Gold medal in Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws and Practices (PGDLP) from Sardar Patel
University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar.
- Ph.D. (M.S. University, Baroda)
- MSW, PGDLP, PGDRD, B.Com. (S.P.University, VallabhVidyanagar)
- Govt. Empanelled Certified POSH Trainer
Combining her wealth of experience in both academic and corporate HR realms, Dr. Desai embarked on her entrepreneurial venture in 2021, founding Vishwas Human Capital Services (VHCS). As the founder and Head-VHCS, she directs her efforts across three key verticals. Dr. Desai actively conducts awareness and sensitization sessions on PoSH for employees, provides capacity and skill-building training for Internal Committee (IC) members, imparts diverse training sessions to corporates, delivers expert talks to academic and corporate audiences, and offers recruitment services on a PAN India scale.
Her academic contributions extend beyond the boardroom, as evidenced by the presentation and publication of over 16 research articles and papers in national and international conferences and seminars. These have found a place in UGC Care listed and Scopus Indexed Journals, covering various fields and areas of Social Work. Notably, Dr. Desai played a pivotal role in developing E-content for a UGC Project on Cultural Formation, further highlighting her expertise in managing culture and diversity.
Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Dr. Desai’s impact on academic mentorship is underscored by two Ph.D. scholars earning their degrees with her guidance at Parul University. Additionally, she acts as an External Examiner for Ph.D. thesis evaluations in various universities across Gujarat.
In just three years of her entrepreneurial journey, Dr. Gita Desai has conducted numerous classroom and virtual training sessions, leaving an indelible mark on both corporate and institutional landscapes. Her multifaceted contributions underscore her commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering inclusivity, and championing the cause of Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
- Over 17 years of working experience in the field of Academics and Corporate.
- Qualified and Govt. Empanelled Certified PoSH Trainer.
- Former Ph. D. Guide – Faculty of Social Work, Parul University.
- External Expert in the field of Social Work Academics and Human Resource
Management (HRM). - External Examiner for Ph. D. thesis evaluation in other Universities of Gujarat.
- Member – Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRP) – Women’s Wing,
Vadodara.
Her Life Accreditations
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- Gold Medalist- Post Gradate Diploma in Labor Laws and Practices (PGDLP): 2008-09 at Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
- Presented and published more than 16 Research Articles and papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars, UGC Care listed and Scopus Indexed Journals in different fields and areas of Social Work.
- Developed E-Content for UGC Project on Module ID No.5: Cultural Formation Process Paper 6: Managing Culture and Diversity.
- Delivered more than 17 workshops, seminars and experts talks.
- Felicitated with “Devdut Award” by Spark News-for our team work during Flood in Vadodara -2019
- Awarded as “The Best Faculty” during her academic tenure at Parul University.
- Achieved third rank in show casing ‘Entrepreneur Skills’ in the category of faculty members of entire Parul University.
- Executed two Government projects on Social Issues.
- Two Ph.D.Scholar have been awarded Ph.D. Degree from Parul University with my able guidance.