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Aneesh Sohoni to lead Teach For America as CEO
Sohoni, a Tech for America Twin Cities 2009 alumnus and current CEO of One Million Degrees, aims to advance TFA's 2030 goals, ensuring educational equity and economic mobility for students.
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Teach For America (TFA), a New York-based nonprofit working to provide educational opportunities to children, announced the appointment of Indian American Aneesh Sohoni as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Sohoni will assume the role on April 15, 2025, succeeding Elisa Villanueva Beard, who is stepping down after 27 years with the organization. His leadership will focus on advancing TFA’s ambitious 2030 goals, including improving third-grade reading, fourth and eighth-grade math proficiency, and increasing college and career readiness for students.
Commenting on the appointment, Sohoni emphasized the importance of collaboration with communities to create a brighter future for students. "As I take on the role of CEO of Teach For America, I am inspired by what is possible and hopeful that the current trajectory of education and learning in our country does not have to define our future," he said.
David Kenny, chair of TFA's board of directors, described Sohoni as a "strategic and visionary leader" with a commitment to TFA’s mission of ensuring all children have access to an excellent education.
“Aneesh has a vision for TFA, built on the momentum and collective leadership of TFA alumni, teachers, tutors, and staff, to move the organization forward with confidence and conviction, in partnership with over 300 communities across the country, to ensure all children have access to an excellent education,” Kenny said in a statement.
Sohoni currently works at One Million Degrees, where he quadrupled the nonprofit's reach, supporting 2,400 community college students with academic, financial, and professional resources. A former high school English teacher, Sohoni has also worked with the Tennessee Department of Education and TNTP to promote education equity.
He holds a BA in political science from the University of Minnesota, and a masters in public policy from Vanderbilt University.
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