Since joining Arup, Paras Shah has been a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. As Program Manager for Connect Out, Arup’s LGBTQ+ employee network, Paras has led initiatives that inspire and unite colleagues across regions — such as Arup’s Annual Lecture, the Queers on Wheels Roadshow, Pride Events/Breakfasts, and Community Calls.
His leadership has engaged hundreds globally, cultivating spaces that celebrate identity, foster dialogue, and build community, creating meaningful moments of connection and visibility. Paras has championed intersectionality by collaborating with other ERGs to deliver joint events that amplify diverse voices and build cross-community solidarity.
Externally, Paras participates at forums hosted by organizations like Journey and Building Equality, while learning from others in the inclusion space. Fueled by his lived experience as a queer South Asian man, Paras brings authenticity, empathy, and courage to his work — making him a powerful voice for change and a role model for inclusive leadership.
