Shwetambera manages TRANScend, an initiative by The Humsafar Trust aimed

to enhance inclusion of transgender individuals in India through research and in-

tervention into the socio-economic needs of the communities, capacity building

of transgender community organizations, and sensitization of corporates, edu-

cational institutions, and other stakeholders. Prior to TRANScend, Shwetambera

handled SAHYOG, a project aimed to address gaps in the National HIV program.

She holds a master’s degree in development studies from the University of Man-

chester.