Ashoka University

Ira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and is an alumna of the Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University (Batch of 2014). With over 12 years of experience, she has built a career at the intersection of education, strategy, and operational excellence. Before joining Ashoka, Ira played a founding role in establishing the India operations of Khan Academy and the College Board, where she built core functions across operations, finance, HR, marketing, and events, and led large-scale outreach initiatives to expand access for students and educators. Most recently, she was part of the founding team at Tetr College of Business, where she contributed to establishing campuses across Dubai, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Ghana, while leading academic delivery, campus operations, experiential learning, and global immersion initiatives. Deeply committed to community building, Ira is the Founding President of the Sanskriti School Alumni Association, where she has played a key role in nurturing a vibrant alumni network over the years.

Ira brings a unique combination of creativity, empathy, and structured execution to her work. Outside of work, she is a passionate dancer, saree enthusiast, curious traveller, and enjoys cooking and experimenting.