ABOUT TAISI
#Mission
TAISI empowers schools and educators with the latest technology, essential tools, and comprehensive resources to reshape the educational landscape in India. We emphasize professional development and peer-to-peer learning.

Our Leadership

Syed Sultan Ahmed,
Chairperson
A visionary leader with a multifaceted career in education, entrepreneurship, filmmaking & publishing. He revolutionized education with the concept of ‘Film-Pedagogy’ through School Cinema earning 7 National Film Awards & over 575 international recognitions. In 2000, he introduced Life Skills into the Indian school curriculum. As founder of Krayon Entertainment, he pioneered learning through event experiences & is the editor and publisher of Mentor Magazine. Sultan’s innovative approach & deep commitment to education promise to steer TAISI and international education in India to new heights.

Anuradha Monga,
Chairperson Emeritus
A luminary in international school education & the visionary founder of TAISI, brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience. She has been instrumental in launching & establishing numerous international schools across India & continues to foster partnerships that promote quality education. Her extensive involvement in various national & international boards & accreditation teams highlights her commitment to enhancing educational standards globally. Through TAISI, she has cultivated a robust professional development community & forged significant alliances with international organizations, creating impactful learning opportunities for the international school community in India.
Advisory Board

Capt Rohit Sen Bajaj
School Director – Pathways School Gurgaon
A dynamic educator with three decades of experience in curricular transformation, innovation, and holistic student development. Under his leadership, Pathways School Gurgaon has implemented all four IB programmes and earned dual international accreditation from CIS and NEASC. A globally recognized leader, he has served as an IBEN and President of the Association of Heads of IB World Schools India and South Asia, with a vision to foster adaptability, creativity, and lifelong learning in students.

Lina Ashar
Founder, Kangaroo Kids Education Ltd, Billabong High International School & Dreamtime Learning
A visionary educator and founder, Lina has over 30 years of experience transforming learning with a learner-centric, research-based approach. Her latest venture, Dreamtime Learning, focuses on providing accessible, quality education that nurtures empowered, conscious, and connected learners. A pioneer of experiential and holistic learning, Lina continues to redefine education in India and abroad.

Lord Jim Knight
Chair, COBIS
(Council of British International Schools)
Former UK Minister of State for Schools and current member of the House of Lords, Lord Knight is a global education and digital technology leader. He chairs several education boards, including E-Act Multi Academy Trust and the Council of British International Schools, and advises institutions such as Pearson, Nord Anglia Education, and the Brookings Institute. A champion of future-ready education, he focuses on schooling, workforce readiness, AI in education, and science teacher development.
Our Team

Farah Javid
Head of Operations

Cornell Chapman
Manager - School Relations
Our Voluntary Team

Faiza Mirza
Head of Partnerships

Lubna Mulla
Head of School Partnership

Swapnil Barhate
Head of Product and Marketing

Kimaya Deshmukh
Head of Marketing & Communication

Pramod Somashekar
Head of Creatives

Sanjana Vijaynidhi
Partnership Manager



