Bela Bhasin

Bela Bhasin is a lifelong educator and a passionate advocate for educational justice and excellence in urban public schools.

With more than two decades of experience, Bela’s work has included coaching district & school leaders to redesign schools to meet the needs of their marginalized students, as well as designing engaging professional learning experiences.

Much of her work is focused on centering the needs and voices of those most vulnerable in our communities. A collaborative and reflective leader, Bela values working across differences to cultivate positive relationships, and approaches her work with humility and integrity.

Bela has a BA in Psychology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, India, and Masters in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston, MA. She was born and raised in India and moved to the U.S in 1990. She has lived in California since 2002.

SOUTH ASIAN AFFINITY GROUP MEMBERS

• Are open to engaging in mind-body activities

• Dig deep and self-reflect about their own multiple identities and are open to questioning their own beliefs, biases, blind spots, etc.

• Are willing to engage in open conversations about race and explore the ways that white supremacy and dominant culture causes harm

• Are committed to focus on one’s healing and growth that will foster taking action for social change and seeking justice in one’s own life and community and the broader society