Speaker

Shreyas is an Insights and Research Consultant at LGBT Great, where they support the delivery of a wide range of research and insights projects. They hold a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Essex and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Symbiosis International University Pune, India. Shreyas is particularly interested in LGBTQ+ policy, socioeconomic research, queer theory and global LGBTQ+ trends. They also co-founded Economikly, an open-access research platform designed to help underrepresented students publish research and gain knowledge with no monetary barriers. Before joining LGBT Great, Shreyas worked with Ogilvy in their account management department and gained experience at Routes2Roots, an India-headquartered NGO working to improve access to cultural exchange programs. Shreyas is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and has been involved in public lobbying and activism for LGBTQ+ protections.