She was a research scholar at the Department of Commerce, MAHE Manipal, where she pursued her Ph.D. focused on behavioral Finance. She holds an M.Com in Accounting and Finance from Kuvempu University and a B.Com from Sri JCBM College, Sringeri. Her scholarly contributions include several publications in reputed journals, such as "Investment Management and Financial Innovations" and "Cogent Economics & Finance," reflecting her expertise in investor sentiment and its effects on financial markets. She has presented her research at prestigious conferences, including IIT Kharagpur. She has a foundation in statistical computing tools like Jamovi, Gretel, Eviews, and SPSS, she excels in teaching subjects like Behavioral Finance, Financial Management, and Entrepreneurial Finance. Her teaching tenure includes roles at Sri JCBM College, Sringeri, and MAHE, Manipal.