Community Impact

Local Projects

Making a difference in Southern California through animal welfare, education, and healthcare quality initiatives.

Animal Welfare

Wags and Walks Dog Rescue

2018 - 2020Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Shah and his wife Patricia volunteered regularly at Wags and Walks, a non-profit dog rescue organization in Los Angeles dedicated to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and finding them loving forever homes.

Their volunteer work included dog walking, socialization sessions to help shy or anxious dogs become more adoptable, and participating in adoption events. This hands-on involvement helped dozens of rescue dogs find their forever families.

Visit Wags and Walks
Aalap volunteering with a small dog at Wags and Walks
Patricia with a rescue dog at Wags and Walks
Dog walking volunteer session
Rescue dog socialization
Healthcare Quality

UW HQSC QI Launch Scholarship

Since 2018, Dr. Shah has contributed $2,500 annually in grant funding for resident-led quality improvement projects at any affiliated hospital in Seattle, WA.

This scholarship through the University of Washington Housestaff Quality and Safety Committee (HQSC) supports the next generation of physician leaders in healthcare quality and patient safety, empowering residents to implement meaningful improvements in patient care.

$17,500+

Total Contributed Since 2018

7+

Years of Support

STEM Education

Orange County Science and Engineering Fair

Supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers through mentorship and evaluation.

Judging Captain

Orange County Science & Engineering Fair

Leads teams of volunteer judges in evaluating student research projects, ensuring fair and constructive feedback that encourages scientific inquiry.

California State Science Fair

State-Level Judge

Serves as a judge at the state level, assessing student research projects and encouraging scientific excellence among California's brightest young minds.