
DHANYA
VARUGHESE
2026 SPEAKER
Educator · Co-founder of Project Bluebird
Project Bluebird · Mayor’s Office of Education
About
Dhanya Varughese is a Philadelphia native, human services professional, educator, and co-founder of Project Bluebird, a youth-centered initiative that uses creative writing, wellness, and movement to help young people find and strengthen their voices. She currently serves as a Community School Coordinator at Paul L Dunbar School, connecting students and families to resources while building partnerships that strengthen school communities.
With a background in human services, education, and community-based work, Dhanya’s work is rooted in the belief that our experiences, even the difficult ones, can become tools for connection, creativity, and purpose. She is passionate about creating spaces in her home city where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.


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Creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered, and turning experiences into tools for connection and purpose.
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