Prof. Sujatha Surepally is a sociologist and academic leader, serving as a Professor and Head of the Department at Satavahana University, Telangana. Her research centers on caste, gender, environment, and marginalized communities.

A committed activist, she is a founder member of the Telangana Women’s JAC, Dalit Women’s Collective, and the National Council for Women Leaders. She also serves as the Convenor of the Telangana Bhumi Rakshana Sangam and Director of the SAFEE Foundation.

She has authored notable books, including Livelihoods of Scheduled Castes in Modern India and Polepally SEZ.