Sonal Patel is an accomplished educator, lifelong learner, and advocate for quality education. With over 30 years of experience in science, education, distance learning, and teaching, she is a true expert in her field. Patel is a graduate of several prestigious universities, including Harvard Extension School, Wayne State University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Indian Institute of Science, and the University of Mumbai. She has held various positions throughout her career, including Director of Business Development at Ideal Data Electronics Applications Ltd., Head Teaching Fellow and Science and Math Tutor at Harvard University, and Lecturer in Physics at the University of Massachusetts.

Currently, Patel is an active volunteer at the MIT Museum and with Vision-Aid Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering visually impaired and blind individuals through education. She is also a community mentor for several MOOCs on the Coursera platform and is involved in beta testing a variety of classes in technology, business, and social sciences. Patel is passionate about democratizing education and improving access to quality education for everyone.