Dr. P Aruna Reddy, with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Osmania University, specialized in Defence Studies and retired in 2014 after a 35-year tenure as faculty in the Department of Political Science at Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women, Secunderabad. She served as Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, where she spearheaded numerous student-focused initiatives. An active community contributor, she founded Gnanasethu, a philanthropic group supporting educational initiatives, and continues to engage as a resource person and a member of the Governing Body for Osmania University-affiliated colleges.