Justice begins with seeing people.

Dr. Serene Kaur Singh is a Sikh-American researcher, educator, and creative working toward a world where every person is met with dignity.

A Rhodes Scholar with a completed DPhil in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Oxford, she researches the lives and conditions of women on death row and founded The Serenity Project to support survivors of gender-based violence.

Her work moves between research and public conversation: documentary consulting for Netflix/BBC, writing The Queen Machine, modeling, and sharing stories through social media. As a Bhangra dancer and teacher, public speaking coach, and contemplative leadership coach for Dalai Lama Fellows, she helps others find confidence in their own expression.

Across these settings, her focus stays the same: listening closely, questioning assumptions, and creating space for people to be seen and heard.

Explore the work

Different forms. One commitment to human dignity.

Coaching & Teaching — Contemplative leadership with Dalai Lama Fellows, public speaking and debate, Bhangra workshops, and stage presence.

Creative Portfolio — Modeling, pageantry, dance, and stories told through film and social media.

The Serenity Project — Mentorship, leadership, and creative expression for women affected by gender-based violence.

The Queen Machine — A children’s story about identity, confidence, and finding your own voice.

Selected work & recent updates

Oxford Law Blogs · October 2026 — Read Serene’s latest article on Christa Pike, violence, abuse, and confinement.

Sikh Education Council · May 2026 — Delivered the General Shabeg Singh annual lecture in London. Watch the lecture.

Documentary consulting — Academic consultant on Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers, the Netflix/BBC documentary. Explore the film.

Leadership & service

Teach Us Consent — Expert Advisor. Meet the team.

Journey of Hope—from Violence to Healing — Board member. Meet the board.

Dalai Lama Fellows — Contemplative leadership coach and mentor at CU Boulder’s Renée Crown Wellness Institute. Meet Serene · Explore coaching & teaching.