Shankari is a published author and lawyer who has worked in the social justice sector for over a decade. She is a mother of four kids who all went to Lindfield Public School.

For ten years, Shankari worked for the international law firm, Allen & Overy LLP, as the head of pro bono and community affairs, managing teams across the firm’s 31 offices. Her work ranged from ensuring representation for detainees in Guantanamo Bay to policy development for the UK government. In Australia, Shankari works closely with the community sector to understand how laws have failed vulnerable communities and advocate for change.

Two of Shankari’s novels have been published, and her latest novel, Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, will be published in early 2022.

Shankari is passionate about Roseville Ward and Ku-ring-gai and was involved in the successful campaign to redevelop Marian St Theatre.

Shankari is running in Alec Taylor's group.