Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh is the Executive Director of the Early Learning Lab at Start Early, an organization focused on advancing early childhood education and development.13 In this role, she leads strategy and program development for an early childhood-focused innovation lab.1

Professional Background

Sheetal brings over 15 years of experience in digital media and technology for social innovation to her current position.23 Her career has included:

• Director of Program Development at GreatSchools, where she developed digital media to support parents in their children's education3
• Senior Director of Global Media at TechSoup Global, advising the global nonprofit sector on using technology to accelerate impact3
• Founding a mobile-based product for early childhood development screenings in low-income communities1

Education

Sheetal holds:

• A Bachelor of Science in Geology from Pomona College
• A Master's Degree in Anthropology from SOAS University of London, focusing on the use of technology in cross-cultural contexts13

Current Role and Responsibilities

At the Early Learning Lab, Sheetal:

• Works to advance early childhood learning by co-creating with communities and using technology to scale impact23
• Oversees work with local communities to innovate, design, and test solutions that support skill-building for teachers, parents, and caregivers23
• Collaborates with colleagues to synthesize learnings and transfer knowledge to the early childhood sector, including policymakers, funders, and program implementers23
• Builds partnerships to advance the Lab's vision23

Personal

Outside of her professional life, Sheetal is a mother of two and writes and performs music under the name Forest Bees.3