Rahul Upadhyay
Pronouns: They/Them
Title: Founder, Director
Organization: Gandhinagar Queer Pride Foundation
Bio: Rahul (they/them) is a Relationship Manager, works with different universities and help them set up their Alumni Relations department. Rahul joined InterPride in 2019, becoming a Regional Representative in 2020. They fostered connections among South Asian pride organizations, motivating many to join InterPride. In 2020, they curated Global Pride. In 2021, Rahul became Co-Chair for WorldPride and Hiring Committee, managing hiring and WorldPride preparations. Elected as GAC representative in 2021 and VPGO in 2022, Rahul expanded InterPride’s global presence, particularly in South Asia. They also led outreach efforts and played a key role in regional LGBTQ+ initiatives in India, receiving the Keshav Suri Fellowship.
Speaking at: SUPPORT – The Diplomatic way!; Small Prides Caucus