Stephen Tall
Trustee
" Education has been life changing for me. I don’t come from a wealthy background, but both my parents were passionate advocates for education, for self-improvement. Books spilled out of shelves in every room in the house. They passed on a love of learning to me; it’s one I’m in turn trying to pass on to my children. I’m not a believer in silver bullets – even education alone isn’t enough – but I do think it gives you far greater choice and agency. For me, Karta is about ensuring as many young people as possible from disadvantaged rural communities in India are able to make active choices about their lives."
Sectors: Over two decades working in education - spanning early years, school and university - with a focus on fundraising, communications and leadership.
Regions: UK, USA and Asia
Education: University of Oxford, MA in Modern History
Sample experience: Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), University of Oxford (St Anne's College, Bodleian Libraries, central University)