Ami Desai

Ami Desai serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Gary Community Ventures since May 2020, focusing on improving opportunities for Colorado children and families. As the Owner and Lead Associate of Ami Desai and Associates, LLC since June 2010, Ami Desai emphasizes holistic educational consulting aimed at enhancing teacher effectiveness and innovative school reform. Additionally, Ami Desai briefly held the position of Executive Director for the Mayoral Transition of Mayor Elect Mike Johnston in mid-2023, and previously worked as a Design Manager Consultant at 2Revolutions from June 2014 to July 2017, contributing to innovative educational design. Ami Desai also has experience as Head of School at Denver Venture School from 2007 to 2010, where a charter high school focused on entrepreneurship was launched. Educational credentials include a Principal Licensure from the University of Denver and a Master’s in Reading from Western Michigan University.