Dr. Veena M. D Almeida is an outstanding academician and an administrator. With rich experience of more than three decades, she is heading the esteemed Teresian College, Mysuru, as Principal. She has displayed the excellence in field of education by successfully managing the academic and administrative responsibilities bestowed on her. She is a Master of Commerce from Mangalore University and has been awarded doctorate for the research on Entrepreneurship by the prestigious University of Mysore. She has successfully completed UGC sponsored Minor Research Project on entrepreneurial skills among undergraduates in relation to their curriculum. She has published many articles in journals of national and international repute. She has presented many papers in national and international level conferences and seminars. She has organised many national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. She has also attended several faculty development programmes.