Umang Sheth
Creating safe spaces and a sense of belonging | Public Speaker on Mental Health & Inclusion
- Role
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Flexi Roundtables : Top 1% Leaders
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Umang Sheth
As an LGBTQIA+ leader, public speaker, and founder of the Hugging Club Foundation, I am dedicated to building inclusive, safe, and compassionate spaces where individuals can embrace their identities without fear or stigma.For over two decades, I have championed initiatives at the intersection of mental health, diversity & inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ rights. My journey includes:Founder, Gay Bombay (1998): India’s pioneering community initiative to showcase that being gay is about more than stereotypes — it’s about identity, dignity, and belonging.Founder, Hugging Club Foundation: A registered non-profit creating judgment-free spaces that normalize conversations on sexuality, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.Founder, Mr. n Mr: A unique gay matchmaking initiative supporting long-term, meaningful relationships.Through my work, I advocate for:Inclusive workplaces that enable LGBTQIA+ professionals to thrive.Mental health awareness and breaking stigma through community-driven conversations.Empowering individuals to shed shame, fear, and guilt, and live authentically.Diversity and acceptance as the foundation of stronger families, companies, and societies. I regularly speak on panels, podcasts, and conferences covering LGBTQIA+ leadership, mental health, inclusive culture building, and the power of emotional connection. My mission is to help organizations, communities, and individuals reimagine inclusion not as a policy, but as a lived experience. Open to speaking engagements, collaborations, and partnerships that advance the conversation on inclusion and belonging. Reach me at u••••••••@gmail.com or DM.
Experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
Flexi Roundtables : Top 1% Leaders
Jan 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
K C College
Associate’s Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
1993 — 1994
Shah and Anchor
Engineer’s Degree, Chemical Technology/Technician
1989 — 1993
Sarla Sarjan
High School
1978 — 1989
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