We are passionate about our work. We know that you are, too: about your people, your students, and your community. That’s why we all choose to work in education. It’s why Safal is dedicated to turning that passion into results.

Our team is made up of former teachers, administrators, nonprofit leaders, and management consulting professionals who have experienced firsthand what it takes to make lasting change. We maintain a client-focused mentality and a mindset of transparent communication.

Safal recruits only the most talented and passionate professionals from the best organizations and finest institutions. They could work anywhere. They choose to work for you.

Mukta Pandit
President and Founder
Michelle Carson
Senior Director
Traci Nolen
Senior Director
Adam Jones
Senior Advisor

Margaret Patterson, PhD

Sr. Researcher

Luis Elizondo-Thomson
Senior Advisor
Lucky Pandit
Chief Technology Officer
Adrianna Chrestopoulos
Engagement Manager
Nora Kern
Engagement Manager
Shivani Chatterjee
Engagement Manager
Ali Al Hamadani
Data Scientist
Durga Sury
Senior Data Scientist
Donna McGuire
Executive Administrator
Ruchika Salunkhe
Business Development Manager
Plácido Gómez
Senior Associate
Swati Gupta
Engagement Manager
Kirsten Schaffer
Digital media strategist