Yash Sharma (He / They) is embarking on an exhilarating journey as the Assistant Project Manager at the dynamic Rainbow Literature Festival 2023. Hailing from the bustling streets of Delhi, he proudly wears his queer identity as a badge of authenticity and strength.
As the creative force behind @officialhumansofqueer (OHOQ), Yash has worn various hats, sparking a digital storytelling phenomenon. In just three years, OHOQ has illuminated over 1000 queer narratives through Instagram tales, posts, blogs, and live exchanges. This effort was acknowledged with two Cosmo Bloggers Award nominations for LGBTQIA+ Voices of the Year. Yash was recently honored as a champion of change in the gender equality category at the Girl Up India Leadership Summit.
Yash’s journey includes a year at Impulse New Delhi, where he initially spearheaded Advocacy and later took the lead in Events. He also served as the Keshav Suri fellow for the year 2023 as a queer leader and IWG health advocate for the same year.
Breaking barriers, Yash’s impact resonates in both queer and corporate realms, including organizations like BCG, ITC, and various colleges at the University of Delhi. He has contributed insights to esteemed media outlets such as Times Now, The Indian Express, The Times of India, Social Ketchup, Josh Talks, Hindustan Times, and CNN News, among others.
Beyond work, you’ll find Yash at cinemas indulging in Bollywood movies or exploring new food outlets. Among his cherished hobbies, sleeping and spreading love top the list. He strongly believes that open conversations about sex are crucial today.
