Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director, AnitaB.org India
- Shreya is the managing director of AnitaB.org India.
- She is the winner of Miss Universal Empowerment 2024, a former corporate Diva and Mrs. India universe in 2017, and an author.
Podcast
Overview
Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director of AnitaB.org India, discusses her journey from environmental journalist to diversity advocate. She shares insights on advancing gender diversity in tech, fostering inclusive cultures, and the importance of allyship. Krishnan highlights AnitaB.org’s initiatives, including the Grace Hopper Celebration, and emphasizes the need for intentional diversity practices in startups and established companies alike.
00:34- About Shreya Krishnan
- Shreya is the managing director of AnitaB.org India.
- She is the winner of Miss Universal Empowerment 2024, a former corporate Diva and Mrs. India universe in 2017, and an author.
- She’s the author of a book titled Words Matter: The Language That Girls Need to Speak.
10:01- How can companies foster an inclusive culture that supports diversity?
- Start with fostering an inclusive culture before focusing on diversity to ensure a supportive environment.
- Assess the current cultural and demographic landscape within your organization to guide inclusion efforts.
- Define what diversity means for your organization and how it aligns with your purpose and goals to effectively integrate diversity into your workplace.
19:15- How can startups and smaller companies implement effective diversity and inclusion practices?
- Diversity and inclusion must be intentional, starting with setting clear goals and understanding the current landscape.
- Actively seek and hire a diverse team to enhance innovation and scaling potential, despite potential lower confidence levels.
- Implement structured processes like diversity discovery to assess and improve diversity practices systematically.
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Profile
- Shreya is the managing director of AnitaB.org India.
- She is the winner of Miss Universal Empowerment 2024, a former corporate Diva and Mrs. India universe in 2017, and an author.
- She’s the author of a book titled Words Matter: The Language That Girls Need to Speak.
