LEADERSHIP ROLES
November 2023 - Present
Co-President
InterPride
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Providing visionary leadership to the organization, setting strategic objectives and ensuring alignment with InterPride’s mission and values.
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Overseeing the organization’s governance, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
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Leading the Board of Directors, facilitating effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration among board members.
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Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including member organizations, sponsors, partners, and allies.
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Serving as the primary spokesperson for InterPride, representing the organization at national and international events, forums, and media engagements.
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Overseeing the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support the global pride movement and enhance organizational impact.
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Leading fundraising efforts, securing financial resources and sponsorships to support InterPride’s activities and initiatives.
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Fostering a sense of community and collaboration among member organizations, promoting knowledge sharing and mutual support.
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Working closely with the executive team to ensure effective operational management, including budget oversight, staff management, and resource allocation.
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Addressing and managing crises or challenges facing the organization, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
2021 - 2023
InterPride
Vice-President, Global Outreach and Partnership
Board of Director
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Directed global outreach initiatives to support and onboard pride organizations in under-represented regions, increasing InterPride's global presence.
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Built and maintained relationships with international pride organizations, fostering collaboration and mutual support.
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Led the planning and execution of outreach programs and partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
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Facilitated networking opportunities for pride organizations, enabling knowledge sharing and resource exchange.
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Represented InterPride at international events and forums, advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion.
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Conducted regular meetings and maintained thorough documentation, ensuring transparency and effective communication with stakeholders.
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Team Leadership: Coordinated with regional representatives and committees to achieve strategic objectives, fostering a collaborative work environment.
November 2019 - Present
Gandhinagar Queer Pride Foundation
Founder and Director
Gandhinagar Queer Pride is a young collective of diverse people that provides safe, social, and inclusive space to the LGBTQ+ community, works towards the upliftment of the sexual minorities and marginalized communities in the state. We work in various capacities:
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Organizing Pride events: Pride parades, community engagement events, cultural events, Queer fair, etc.
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Conducting gender sensitization workshops and sessions in colleges and universities.
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Rescuing people and helping them with legal, and financial aids (by fundraising and some grants).
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Organizing monthly free HIV-STIs testing camps
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Connecting LGBTQIA+ people with groups/organizations in their regions.
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Tie up with corporates, educational institutions and other organizations.
January 2021 - Present
InterPride
Co-Chair, WorldPride Committee
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Managing the WorldPride event, coordinating with hosting organizations and ensuring successful execution.
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Chairing monthly committee meetings, reporting to co-presidents and overseeing the bidding process.
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Working closely with the host organizations to ensure successful execution of the event.