As Global Head of Wellbeing & Resilience at AI & Immersive Operations, BPS, Wipro, Aparna Samuel Balasundaram played a key role in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within the organization. She co-leads the LGBTQ+ track under the DEI Advisory Council and has launched initiatives such as pronoun awareness campaigns and parenting sessions to build allyship. She has expanded LGBTQ+ representation in e-learning modules and facilitated Pride Month events that reached thousands of employees.
When she was an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work, Aparna designed and taught courses on Human Behavior and Social Environments and Mental Health and Stigma, weaving a strong DEI and belonging lens throughout the curriculum, incorporating relevant readings and discussions on LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate workplaces.
Aparna’s advocacy is deeply personal, inspired by her family’s journey, and her efforts continue to foster a more inclusive workplace at Wipro.
