Aparna is an educator, innovator and disruptor working at the intersection of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and organizational design. Her decade-long career in workforce development has advanced thousands of individuals in under-resourced communities through culturally relevant resources and leadership.
Beginning her career at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Aparna contributed to UBC’s first open journaling system, democratizing research for all, not just the wealthy few with journal access. Aparna has since launched a number of groundbreaking equity initiatives, including Project Feast, a platform providing employment pathways for immigrant and refugee women in the food industry, and Firki, a highly scalable, nationwide teacher training portal in India.
Today she is co-founder of Future For Us, a platform dedicated to advancing of womxn of color through community, culture, and career development, and Moving Beyond, an impact practice that operationalizes DEI and supports fund managers, wealth advisors, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators creating positive impact for people and the planet.
Aparna believes in the power of story and frequently shines a light on equity at work as a presenter, keynote speaker, and panelist. Her voice and vision has been covered in Seattle Business Magazine, Forbes, Geekwire, The Seattle Times, and more.
Growing up in 5 countries, Aparna witnessed the power of diverse voices early in life. This concept continues to be reinforced personally and professionally: diversity and inclusion is a pathway to success.
Based in Seattle. Follow this dreamer, doer, and dissenter on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Medium.
