She works to counteract the problem of school pushout driven by suspension, expulsion, transfers to alternative schools, and the lack of positive school climates using a combination of individual representation, community education, and systemic advocacy. Renuka previously worked at a public school in Houston, Texas as a tutor for sixth grade students in reading skills. She graduated from Harvard Law School in 2016 and from Rice University magna cum laude in 2012, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Anthropology.