Dr. Rita Kakati-Shah is an award-winning gender, diversity, and inclusion strategist, international speaker, and bestselling author. She is the Founder of Uma and President of Uma Global, initiatives that empower women, minorities, and underprivileged youth worldwide through confidence, leadership, and resilience training. A Distinguished Alumna and President of the International Alumni Council of King’s College London, Rita advises Fortune 500 companies, serves as a global mentor, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Honored by President Joe Biden and the UK Parliament for her impact, she is also a trained folk and classical Indian dancer and advocate for cultural heritage.
Winner of Mahatma Gandhi Samman.