Pratham USA welcomes Mihir Worah as a distinguished board member
Houston, TX, November 13, 2024 – Pratham USA, the prominent non-profit organization dedicated to advancing learning opportunities for children, women and youth in India, proudly welcomes Mihir Worah to its national board.
Mihir Worah brings 20 years of global experience as Managing Director at Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), a leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets, where he was Chief Investment Officer for Asset Allocation and Real Assets. He served in leadership positions on their Global Executive Committee and Global Investment Committee. Notably, Mihir served as an adviser to the US government as a member of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee and Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory. He received a PhD in Theoretical Physics from The University of Chicago where he remains involved as the Chair of the Advisory Council for the Physical Sciences Division. Mihir lives in Orange County, CA with his wife Anu and border collie Kai, where they are passionate about supporting education, arts and the environment both locally and globally. Mihir’s addition to the national board further strengthens Pratham’s leadership presence in Southern California.
“Having seen Pratham’s work firsthand, I could not be more convinced that they are the organization of choice to transform the future for the next generation in India – and around the world. This is the power of learning and I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to make a contribution to this incredible mission by joining the national board,” shared Mihir Worah.
Dhiren Shethia, Chair of the National Board for Pratham USA, added, “Mihir’s experience in organizational leadership and strategic insight will be invaluable as we strengthen our programmatic efforts and advance our mission to become a leading force in education around the world.”
As of last year, Pratham impacted around 8 million children and youth by working directly in schools and communities and in partnership with governments. The addition of Mihir Worah to Pratham USA’s National Board marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s journey towards enhancing educational access and outcomes around the world.
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For more information, please contact:
Priyanka Ghosh
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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, LUI Che Woo Prize in 2018, and the Yidan Prize for education development in 2021.
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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