Keynote Speaker & Professional Host / Moderator
Keynote speaker and professional host/moderator for conversations with world-class leaders — from cabinet-level politicians and heads of state, to pioneering scientists, acclaimed authors, celebrated entrepreneurs, and cultural icons. Pareeni brings clarity, curiosity, and presence to every stage she steps onto.
"The most engaging conversations come from understanding what the audience wants to know and bringing it to life with energy." — Pareeni Shah
Pareeni Shah is a professional keynote speaker and moderator / host whose career began at one of America's most prestigious intellectual platforms: the Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series at SMU.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, Pareeni served as a student forum moderator, leading live one-hour sessions before audiences of students, faculty, and Dallas community leaders. She engaged directly with some of the world's most recognized voices — from a former U.S. Secretary of State to a legendary primatologist, from a CNN anchor to a legendary survival story.
Since moderating for the Tate Lectures, Pareeni has continued to host professionally — bringing the same intellectual rigor, composure, and curiosity that defined her Tate tenure to conferences, literary events, and executive forums across the country.
Each session is a live, unscripted hour — requiring deep research, adaptive questioning, and the poise to hold a conversation with some of the world's most accomplished minds.
From a world-renowned university lecture hall to one of Dallas's most storied business campuses and its beloved downtown park — Pareeni has had the privilege of hosting conversations at some of the city's most significant public stages.
By day, Pareeni works at Goldman Sachs and serves as CEO of a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) — bringing the same precision, preparation, and poise to the boardroom that she brings to every stage she hosts.
Whether you're planning a conference, corporate event, literary festival, or executive forum — reach out to discuss how Pareeni can elevate your next session.