According to reports, Educate Girls, a nonprofit that collaborates with state governments and mobilises village communities for girls' education in India's rural and educationally backward areas, has appointed Gayatri Nair Lobo its new chief executive officer.

An experienced leader with close to 25 years in consulting and the development sector, Gayatri leads the organization as it embarks on its ambitious objective of reaching 10 million learners in a decade.

Gayatri has spearheaded extensive, high-impact projects – ranging from revitalizing 5,000 water bodies throughout India to influencing national discussions on sustainable agriculture and educational reform. She has previously served as the CEO of the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation and the India School Leadership Institute (ISLI), in addition to holding senior leadership roles at Teach For India and Dalberg Advisors.

Safeena Husain, Founder, Educate Girls says, “Gayatri is an ecosystem builder who bridges grassroots realities with systemic change. She is ready to lead Educate Girls into the next decade of impact, ensuring that every girl gets the chance to gain an education and the agency to shape her own life.”

Gayatri, CEO, Educate Girls. “This is a chance to build on the incredible work Educate Girls has achieved over the years. Our next chapter is about making a serious dent in girls’ education by building ecosystems, leveraging Government resources, and scaling community-led solutions to redefine what is possible for girls and women in rural India.”

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With a strong track record of convening ecosystem players and driving cross-sector collaboration, Gayatri’s leadership will be pivotal in accelerating scale and deepening Educate Girls’ impact across India.