Our team of experts and advisors

OUR GLOBAL EXPERTISE

Senior people, direct access, fast response.

Our senior partners have led education portfolios and projects at the World Bank, major foundations, and non-profit organisations, with experience across global education policy, financing, and implementation. We also draw on a trusted, global network of specialists we have worked with for years, allowing us to bring the right expertise to each assignment.

Partners

  • Ayesha Khan

    Co-founder & Partner
    More than 15 years of experience in international development, education policy, and strategic advisory work. Her background includes roles with the World Bank, Ark's Education Partnerships Group, and the Center for Global Development, with a focus on strengthening education systems in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Dr. Robin Horn

    Co-founder & Partner
    A long career in global education policy, strategy, and system reform. He has held senior leadership roles at the World Bank, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, and the Education Partnerships Group, and brings deep experience in translating evidence and innovation into practical action.

  • Umair Khan

    Co-founder & Partner
    A background spanning the retail, nonprofit, and international development sectors, with deep experience in building operational systems and executing complex projects. At Woodspring, he leads operations and ensures the firm's engagements and partnerships run smoothly from inception to delivery.

Our experts

  • Shabnam Aggarwal

    Technology & AI Leader
    Deep experience building practical digital tools for education systems, including senior leadership at Rising Academies. She has played a central role in the development and growth of Rori, the organization's AI-powered math tutor, helping turn emerging technology into scalable tools for teaching and learning in Africa.

  • Dr. Amber Gove

    International Education Specialist
    More than two decades of experience in research, policy, and implementation across low-resource settings. Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer at Tangerine Central, widely recognized as a co-developer of EGRA and the open-source Tangerine platform.

  • Dr. Carmen Strigel

    EdTech & Assessment Leader
    Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tangerine Central. She created the Tangerine platform and has spent more than two decades advancing practical, offline-first tools and analytics for education systems in low-resource contexts.

  • Safia Tmiri

    Senior Consultant
    Safia specialises in education transformation, impact investing, and AI innovation, with 15+ years working across MENA with governments, foundations, and social enterprises. Former McKinsey Associate Partner and Al Fanar Executive Director, she now teaches Strategy and AI at Sciences Po Paris.

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    Terri Horn

    Senior Advisor
    Expertise in knowledge systems, research support, and global education. She helps identify and support the analytic work of AI and education experts from Sub-Saharan Africa, and contributes to research synthesis and clear, accessible external publications.

  • Sara Cohen

    Education Specialist
    Experience in international development, evidence use, and program strategy, including previous work with Save the Children. She brings a strong grounding in foundational learning and a particular interest in how assessment, pedagogy, and innovation can better support children in low-resource settings.

  • Laura Moscoviz

    Education Researcher & Strategist
    Experience spanning research, policy, and program design in global education. Previous work includes the Center for Global Development and the Education Partnerships Group, contributing to analysis and implementation across education systems in developing countries.

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    Faizan Ul Haq

    Researcher & Consultant
    Focused on AI, EdTech, and foundational learning. His work contributes to analysis on benchmarking, edge AI, and the implications of emerging technologies for education systems.