Manju Patel-Nair is an anti-oppression facilitator as well as an advocate for Queer South Asian histories, inspired by Black feminist thought and intersectional activism. Her work is grounded in collective liberation, cultural resilience, and joyful resistance. She challenges reductive narratives, advocating for nuanced representations of diverse identities in community, policy, and the arts. She is Co-Director of The Suryan Collective, a community-led space for LGBTQ+ South Asians, and co-founder of Swagatham, a collective for the South Indian and Sri Lankan queer diaspora. A lover of sarees and storytelling, she hosts saree draping workshops, finding joy in quirky styling, playful adornment, and fluid movement.