Family Engagement Lab
Vidya Sundaram has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Vidya is currently the co-founder and CEO of Family Engagement Lab since November 2016. Prior to that, they worked at GreatSchools, where they held various positions including Vice President, Business Insights, and Director of Research. At GreatSchools, they were responsible for strategic planning, research and evaluation, analytics, and advertising operations. Before joining GreatSchools, they worked as a Consultant, focusing on research and analytics as well as content production. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate at Claremont Creek Ventures, where they identified and evaluated investment opportunities in internet media and technology. Vidya also worked at GreatSchools as a Program Development Manager, overseeing business planning and program development. In addition, they have experience working as a Fellow at Education Pioneers and as a Software Engineer at xtime and e-stamp, where they developed software solutions and managed teams. Overall, Vidya Sundaram has a strong background in research, analytics, strategic planning, and program development.
Vidya Sundaram earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, graduating between 1994-1998. Following this, they pursued further education at UCLA, where they obtained a Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Education Policy, completing their degree between 2004-2006. In addition, they also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from UCLA Anderson School of Management during the same period.
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Family Engagement Lab
Family Engagement Lab is a national nonprofit that catalyzes equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning. Its work builds partnerships between teachers and historically underserved families by facilitating ongoing communication and collaboration about learning. Its signature tool, FASTalk, shares engaging, at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language. FASTalk significantly increases equity in academic achievement, helping students the furthest behind catch up to their peers. Family Engagement Lab is experiencing rapid growth through partnerships with districts such as Oakland Unified School District as well as collaborations with leading education organizations such as the Louisiana Department of Education. The nonprofit’s efforts bring together a commitment to educational equity, research, technology, and practical experience in pre-K-12 systems.