Houston, TX, May 2, 2025 – Pratham USA is proud to announce the appointment of Ashish Gupta to its Board of Directors. Ashish brings a wealth of experience in global strategy and a strong commitment to philanthropy, making him a valuable addition to the organization’s national board.
Ashish Gupta serves as Chief Strategy Officer and was an early investor in Amira Learning, a groundbreaking AI powered reading coach that is proven to accelerate literacy in English and Spanish. Today, Amira Learning reaches over four million students across 19 countries. Previously, Ashish founded and co-founded two highly successful investment management firms respectively, each overseeing more than $1 billion in capital deployed at their peak, and has contributed to the growth and success of numerous early and growth stage companies.
Ashish also serves on the Chapter Leadership Committee for Pratham USA and co-founded the Austin Chapter in 2010. He is also a member of the advisory board of two private equity firms, one specializing in education and healthcare technology. Previously, he served on the advisory board for the McCombs Business School and Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Texas (UT), among other initiatives. Ashish currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two teenage children.
“I am inspired by Pratham’s dedication and strong track record of creating and leveraging scalable solutions across foundational literacy and numeracy, skilling, and empowering communities,” said Ashish.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ashish to the national board of Pratham USA,” said Dhiren Shethia, Chair of the Pratham USA Board. “His strategic expertise, combined with his passion for equitable education, will be a tremendous asset in driving Pratham’s mission forward.”
“Ashish joins the national board at a pivotal moment as Pratham marks 30 years of transformative impact,” said Manisha Bharti, CEO of Pratham USA and Global Executive. “His leadership and commitment will help us reach new heights and transform countless futures.”
Pratham USA is steadfast in its mission to provide opportunities that empower children, girls, women and youth to learn and succeed. Welcoming Ashish to the board highlights the organization’s unwavering commitment to expanding learning opportunities around the world.
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For more information, please contact:
Priyanka Ghosh
Director of Communications
Pratham USA
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ABOUT PRATHAM
Pratham works with the belief that every child should be in school and learning well. Pratham changes the lives of over 5 million children and young people every year.
Pratham’s work has been recognized through major International awards, including the Asia Game Changer Award, the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award, the WISE Prize for Education, the Henry R. Kravis Leadership Prize, the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, most recently the 2018 LUI Che Woo Prize and the 2021 Yidan Prize.
Pratham USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with 14 chapters across the United States that raise awareness and mobilize financial resources. The volunteer-driven organization ranks among the top 2% of all nonprofits in America, consistently achieving a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for “sound fiscal management” and “commitment to accountability and transparency.” For more information, visit prathamusa.org.
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