Kala Venugopal Shah

About Kala Venugopal Shah

Seasoned professional designing and implementing human-centric programs, engaging leadership and driving civic and community engagement initiatives within non-profit, philanthropic, private and government sectors. Passionate social innovation champion and architect. Dynamic activities ranging from seeding cultural movements to transforming organizational and business strategy for the good of people and the planet.

Experience

1. Culture Programs Manager

   31st Union

   Sep 2023 — Present · San Mateo, CA, US

   Lead and scale 31U’s culture and engagement strategy, cultivating a positive, inclusive work environment aligned with company values. Design and deliver high-impact culture programs—including live and virtual lecture series, team-enrichment events, employee clubs and affinity groups, and a comprehensive culture resource library with tutorials that drive measurable outcomes.Champion Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, building partnerships with local and global nonprofits and elevating employee participation. Achieved top social-responsibility scores in the annual engagement survey through strategic program development and communications.Co-create culture programming and strengthen internal communications, increasing engagement and cross-team connection across distributed teams. As a key member of the People Operations team, foster collaborative relationships globally and advance inclusive practices.Contribute to game-development culture initiatives, generating ideas and programs that reinforce creativity, learning, and community across the organization.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, French

• Georgetown University

  Master's degree, Public Policy