Instructors

Our instructors have spent years perfecting the curriculum and getting ready to help students become civic leaders! Some of our key instructors are below.

All instructors are background-checked and have conducted mandatory reporting training.

Priten Shah (M.A., Harvard Education, B.A. Harvard )

Chief Executive Officer

B.A. in Philosophy and M.Ed. in Education Policy from Harvard University
Is a serial entrepreneur whose projects aim to change power dynamics in various industries and fields
Lives in NYC with his pet bird, Pia

Chandani Shah (B.A. Boston University)

Chief Operating Officer

Developed an intense passion for raising social awareness in society through her participation in debate
Loves writing about a variety of topics, but has mostly written about issues concerning women in India for I4SC
Enjoys discussing mental health, women’s rights, writing, and social activism

Kirk Aleman (M.A. Harvard)

Chief Financial Officer

Is excited about helping the youth understand the endless possibilities their future holds
Passionate about diversity/inclusion, especially in entrepreneurship
Loves having conversations about what drives you to wake up in the morning!

Nina Bamberg (M.A. Columbia Teacher’s College)

Director of Programs

MA in Peace and Human Rights Education
Passionate about civic, history, and environmental education
Spends her free time catching up on tv shows and cuddling with her roommate’s cats