Shivam Ayengia - MBA — Co-Founder
"Inclusion is not about making room for others—it’s about rebuilding the room so that everyone belongs." Shivam Ayengia is not just a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advocate—he is a storyteller, a bridge-builder, and a believer in the power of belonging. Currently a Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in the Organizational Behaviour Group, his research centers around disability inclusion, a topic deeply personal and profoundly important to him. Born with cerebral palsy (65% disability), Shivam’s life has been a journey of navigating barriers, breaking stereotypes, and turning adversity into purpose. His lived experience has shaped not only his perspective—but his passion to create spaces where no one is left out, unheard, or unseen. With a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Tezpur University and an MBA in Human Resource Development from the Delhi School of Economics, Shivam brings both heart and intellect to the DEI space. His academic foundation helps him question systems, while his empathy helps him rebuild them. He has contributed to DEI operations across 14 countries in the APAC region, helping shape strategies that don’t just check boxes, but touch lives. Whether it’s amplifying unheard voices, crafting inclusive policies, or nurturing brave spaces—his goal is simple but powerful: to make people feel they matter. He also founded Sanghra, the Diversity and Inclusion Cell at Delhi School of Economics, laying the groundwork for future DEI champions. Today, Shivam is also a respected thought leader, sharing heartfelt reflections and bold ideas through LinkedIn articles, public talks, and panel discussions. What drives him isn’t just research or recognition—it’s the hope of a world where disability isn’t seen as a deficit, but a dimension of diversity. Shivam believes inclusion starts not in boardrooms or policies, but in every conversation, every act of empathy, and every person brave enough to care.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Diversity and Inclusion expert with a strong focus on organizational behavior and human resources.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Experience: 3 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Organizational Development
- Corporate Communications
- Team Leadership
- People Management
- Human Resource Development
Career Highlights
- Advocate for disability inclusion and belonging.
- Founded Sanghra, a pioneering D&I initiative.
- Conducted DEI operations across 14 APAC countries.
Work Experience
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Doctoral Fellow - Organizational Behaviour Group (1 yr)
Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI)
PhD Scholar (5 mos)
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Global Operations Specialist | Asia Pacific (1 yr)
Sanghra-The D&I Cell | DSE
Convenor (5 mos)
Founder (6 mos)
KPMG
Trainee - Corporate Function - Human Resource (1 mo)
Student Development Cell
Senior Committee Member (1 yr)
Junior Committee Member (9 mos)
Department of Business Administration,Tezpur University
HR Project Intern (4 mos)
Shishu Sarothi
Social Work Intern (1 mo)
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Research Intern (1 mo)
Techxetra
Event Coordinator (3 mos)
Education
Doctoral Programme (PhD) at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Delhi School of Economics
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) at Tezpur University
Senior Secondary Education at National Institute of Open Schooling
Secondary Education at National Institute of Open Schooling
Primary to High School at Maria's Public School Guwahati
Special Education at Shishu Sarothi
