Mrs. Satya Pinjala is the Executive Director at Institute of Hotel Management Shri Shakti (IHM), Hyderabad. She holds a Masters in Public Administration & joined the hospitality industry in 1990. She has held Senior Most positions in Education, Recreation & Event management for the last 25 years. Thousands of Students have been imparted the best hospitality education from Shri Shakti Educational society and have been placed globally.

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What are the key factors that have kept you connected with the education sector?

“The ability to mold an individual's future feels empowering”

To be able to help young students achieve their dreams and goals. Their success is very gratifying. I feel very happy being associated with the tenacious educational sector because it’s ongoing, there is something to offer all the time.

How do you strategize about the marketing & administration of your Institute?

“Our extraordinary alumni are the biggest source of marketing for the institute” 

We are a 27 years old college and this does not stop us from looking for new and innovative ways of improving ourselves. Our alumni are our brand ambassadors & they visit us often to talk to our present students regarding their career path and their achievements. Apart from official websites, you will find us on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

How does your curriculum ensure the best practices of Industry?

“A healthy blend of Latest education trends, interactions & on-field activities”

We have industry experts coming continuously to address our students about the latest trends and updates. Our students and faculty regularly attend seminars and workshops to keep them abreast with the changing times. We encourage our students to visit the top hotels and restaurants in the city to get a clear idea of this domain.

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What you think should be your Institute’s top priority for the next 10 years?

“Gaining more exposure with the help of international exchange programs”

We have great plans for the future of this institute, but the top one would be looking at and working on an Exchange program for faculty and students with international institutions. This will give the staff and students a wider perspective of the industry around the globe.

What has been your vision for this institute?

“Focus on overall personality development of the student, for this service industry”

I look for a holistic approach where overall personality development is the keyword. We have introduced many practices and Systems where the student would get exposure to not only academic but also social front. I must say that we have achieved this. Our vision is to create socially aware individuals to work with dedication in this service sector.

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How do you establish a healthy environment in your Institute?

“Robust interactions among all the stakeholders within the college for smooth operations”

At Shakti, we are a team, we respect each other’s views and opinions and work towards a common goal of giving the best to our staff and our students. We organize counseling sessions for our students, to resolve their grievances.