Teach Executive and Leadership Team

Shaheen Mistri, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Teach, directs the overarching vision for educational equity across the nation. By architecting the Fellowship program, Mistri ensures talented individuals reach under-resourced classrooms to drive academic progress. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to align organizational goals with the mission of reaching one in ten children from low-income backgrounds. Overseeing the expansion of the alumni network, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer secures long-term systemic change within the Indian education landscape. Shaheen Mistri maintains a focus on building a movement that transcends traditional schooling, fostering an environment where love and excellence define the student experience. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer scales the impact of the organization, ensuring that every child gains access to quality learning opportunities regardless of socioeconomic status.

Francis Vidhayathil, the Chief Financial Officer, Virtual at Teach, manages the fiscal health and resource allocation necessary for sustaining the Fellowship program. By optimizing budgetary frameworks, Vidhayathil ensures that financial assets directly support the placement of teachers in under-resourced classrooms. This role requires rigorous oversight of funding streams and operational expenditures to maintain the stability of the organization. The Chief Financial Officer, Virtual collaborates with executive leadership to forecast growth requirements and secure the capital needed for nationwide expansion. Francis Vidhayathil implements robust financial controls that allow the movement to scale its impact on students from low-income communities effectively. By streamlining fiscal reporting and transparency, the Chief Financial Officer, Virtual provides the foundation for long-term sustainability. This leadership function remains critical for transforming the lives of thousands of children, as Vidhayathil ensures every rupee contributes to the overarching goal of educational equity.

Tinu Thomas, the President at Teach, drives the operational execution of the Fellowship program across diverse regional markets. By managing the recruitment and training of full-time teachers, Thomas ensures that classrooms in under-resourced areas receive high-quality instruction. This leadership role involves coordinating with internal teams to refine the pedagogical approach and support the development of future leaders within the education system. The President monitors the performance metrics of the Fellowship to guarantee that the organization meets its commitment to students from low-income backgrounds. Tinu Thomas facilitates cross-departmental collaboration to enhance the efficacy of the movement, ensuring that operational strategies align with the broader mission of systemic change. By overseeing the day-to-day management of regional initiatives, the President maintains the momentum of the organization. Thomas secures the operational excellence required to transform the lives of children, fostering an environment where every student receives an excellent education.

Dhanishtha Hasabe, the President at Teach, leads the strategic development of the alumni network to ensure long-term impact on the Indian education system. By cultivating relationships with former Fellows, Hasabe creates a pipeline of advocates who continue to influence policy and practice in under-resourced communities. This leadership role involves designing programs that empower alumni to take on systemic challenges, thereby extending the reach of the movement beyond the classroom. The President works closely with the executive team to integrate alumni insights into the core organizational strategy. Dhanishtha Hasabe oversees the expansion of community engagement efforts, ensuring that the vision of an India free of poverty remains central to all initiatives. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership, the President strengthens the collective influence of the organization. Hasabe drives the growth of this network, ensuring that the commitment to educational equity persists long after the initial Fellowship concludes.