Anjhula Mya Bais


Anjhula Mya Bais is an international psychologist, feminist, former model and life coach. She was selected as one of the 127 Young Global Leaders Class of 2019 by World Economic Forum. She is also the youngest chair of Amnesty International Malaysia.

Early life and education

Bais studied psychology and philosophy at Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi, India. She completed her masters in Psychoanalysis from the University College London. She got admitted for a graduate degree in Psychology in Columbia University in New York but later left it and obtained her Doctorate in International Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Bais practices Nichiren Buddhism since 2005.

Career

Modeling

Bais started her career as a model at the age of 18 at a campaign of Banana Republic in New York. She was awarded the “Miss Teen India” while studying at college. She was one of the top 20 finalists in Miss India. She walked the ramp at the London Fashion Week while studying at University College London.

Psychologist

Bais started her career as a refugee psychotherapist while studying for masters at University College London.
In 2015, Bais went to Mumbai and spent four days with the Dalai Lama discussing the intersection of religion and psychology.

Human rights activism

Bais is the youngest chair in the history of Amnesty International Malaysia.