Our History
Founded in 2010, DISHA has spearheaded discussions on development issues in South Asia at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Radhika Iyengar, Katia Hererra, Prof. Shagun Mehrotra and Dr. Patricia Meyer initiated a series of lectures by prominent South Asian Thought Leaders. Given the overwhelming response and repeated requests from interested students and faculty, the need to have a cohesive group working on issues related to educational practice, policy and research in South Asia, led to the formation of DISHA.
Founders
Dr. Radhika Iyengar
PhD, Economics and Education
Katia Hererra
PhD Candidate, Economics and Education
Professor Shagun Mehrotra
School of International and Public Affairs
Dr. Patricia Meyer
Education Financing Program, International Educational Development
PhD, Economics and Education
Katia Hererra
PhD Candidate, Economics and Education
Professor Shagun Mehrotra
School of International and Public Affairs
Dr. Patricia Meyer
Education Financing Program, International Educational Development