Megs Shah
CEO and Chief Product Officer, The Parasol Cooperative
Megs Shah, Founder and CEO of The Parasol Cooperative, leads a nonprofit dedicated to building #Tech2Protect and empowering organizations and survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and gender-based violence. With over 20 years of experience in technology, data, analytics, and AI, Megs blends her professional expertise from working at various Fortune 100 companies with a personal mission as a survivor. Under her leadership, Parasol has launched trauma-informed, tech-driven solutions like SafeConnect and Ruth, an AI tool that combats tech-enabled abuse, ensuring a safety-first mindset in every product.
Recognized for her innovative approach to integrating AI and social justice, Megs has been featured by UN Women, Forbes, and Euronews. She is a sought-after speaker known for her insights on AI ethics, online safety, and data privacy as well as survivor-centered technology design. Megs frequently advises tech startups on building secure, ethical products and speaks at conferences on how tech can protect vulnerable populations. As an expert in both technology and social impact, Megs is booked for speaking engagements, panel discussions, and media inquiries.
In addition to running Parasol Cooperative, Megs also serves as the Global Head of Data and Analytics Capability for Commercial at CSL, applying her skills in data, analytics, and AI strategy to the biotechnology sector.
