About us
Our Story, Our Mission
About Us | Our Story, Our Mission
Our Vision
To be the world’s premier educational institute for the DHH community.
Our Mission
Facilitating higher education, whereby helping Deaf and Hard of Hearing lead their lives independently and successfully.
TEACH ensures the overall development and transformation of Deaf & Hard of Hearing youth. By providing higher education, skill development, communication skills and social & emotional support, we hone students for a successful career and life!
Our Guiding Principles
Integrity
At TEACH, integrity is the foundation of everything we do. We believe that honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct are essential to building trust—within our team, among our students and their families, and of course between the donors who invest in our work.
Equity
TEACH was founded on the belief that all young people, regardless of ability, deserve equal access to education and opportunity. We embrace equity as a guiding principle to actively dismantle the barriers that deaf and hard-of-hearing youth face in higher education and employment.
Excellence
We pursue excellence not just as an outcome, but as a mindset. At TEACH, we are committed to delivering high-quality programs, continuously improving our teaching methods, and setting ambitious goals for student success. Excellence means holding ourselves to the highest standards while innovating to meet the unique challenges of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Accountability
TEACH holds itself accountable to the students, families, and communities we serve, and of course the partners who join hands with us. We measure our impact rigorously, report transparently, and welcome feedback as a tool for growth. Internally, accountability drives our culture of ownership and responsibility.
TEACH Board Members
Aman Sharma
Co- Founder & Chief Trustee
Aman Sharma is the driving force behind TEACH. As Co-Founder, Chief Trustee, and CEO, he leads the organization with a bold vision to become the leading higher education provider for the deaf and hard of hearing in India.
An MBA graduate from NMIMS, Aman spent 7 years at JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank as Risk Manager. It was here that volunteering experiences gave him his first exposure to the plight of the deaf and hard of hearing community, and he began learning Indian Sign Language in his spare time.
His journey as a social entrepreneur began in 2016 when he kickstarted TEACH and left the corporate sector forever. In 2024 he was honored with the Keshav Srushti Puraskaar Award – for excellence in social work, recognizing his selfless dedication to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Deepesh Nair
Co-Founder & Trustee
Deepesh Nair is the Co-Founder, Trustee, and Chief Operating Officer at TEACH and plays a strategic role in overseeing the delivery of programs across campuses. With an MBA from KJ Somaiya and over 12 years of corporate experience at JP Morgan and Citi Bank, Deepesh co-founded TEACH in 2016.
Inspired by his volunteer teaching experiences, he walked away from a lucrative corporate career to become a social worker – becoming fluent in Indian Sign Language, and conceptualising a higher education institute with his friend and corporate colleague, Aman Sharma.
In 2025 Deepesh was honoured with the Professor Yashwantrao Kelkar Youth Award 2024 which recognises young leaders making significant strides in education, society, environment, and science.
Sonali Kaveri
Trustee and CAO
Sonali Kaveri serves as the Trustee and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at TEACH, bringing a wealth of financial expertise and experience to the organization. A Chartered Accountant (CA), she sharpened her skills at JP Morgan Chase and has over 10 years of experience in Finance and Administration. Her financial acumen significantly supports TEACH’s mission of creating an inclusive educational environment for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. In 2025 her passion and commitment was recognised when she was chosen as a CA Woman of the Year – winning the Award for Social Service.
Bonny Kuruvilla
Trustee
Bonny Kuruvilla is a Trustee at TEACH. With an MBA in Finance and over 15 years of corporate experience, he currently works as a Financial Analyst at JP Morgan & Chase.
A passionate and dedicated social worker in his spare time, Bonny oversees HR functions and leads Technology initiatives at TEACH, including the development of TEACH’s Learning Management System (LMS). His dedication to TEACH reflects his commitment to fostering inclusive education for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Dr. Venkata Subramanian
Board Member
Dr. Venkata Subramanian is an accomplished Management Professional, Executive Coach, and Learning Strategist with over 25 years of experience in business management, operations, and large-scale learning deployments. He joined as a board member of TEACH (Training and Educational Centre for the Hearing Impaired) in 2025, bringing with him a deep commitment to inclusive education and skill development for all.
With a proven track record in leadership development and capability building, Dr. Subramanian has held senior management roles at renowned organizations such as NIS Sparta and Future Learning. He has led pan-India operations for major skilling initiatives and facilitated learning programs for over 15,000 professionals across industries in areas such as leadership, negotiation strategy, and key account management. His strategic foresight and belief in equal opportunities make him a vital part of TEACH.
Hemant Parab
Board Member
Mr. Hemant Parab holds a Master’s in Marketing Management (MMM) from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). With over 25 years of rich experience, he currently serves as Vice President at JPMorgan since 2015. His previous roles include key positions at Infosys as Lead–Client Operations & Services, Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Barclays Group, and Manager–Non-IT Purchase at HSBC. His professional journey reflects strong leadership and expertise in strategic sourcing, client management, and operations.
TEACH Board Members
Aman Sharma
Co- Founder & Chief Trustee
Aman Sharma is the driving force behind TEACH. As Co-Founder, Chief Trustee, and CEO, he leads the organization with a bold vision to become the leading higher education provider for the deaf and hard of hearing in India.
An MBA graduate from NMIMS, Aman spent 7 years at JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank as Risk Manager. It was here that volunteering experiences gave him his first exposure to the plight of the deaf and hard of hearing community, and he began learning Indian Sign Language in his spare time.
His journey as a social entrepreneur began in 2016 when he kickstarted TEACH and left the corporate sector forever. In 2024 he was honored with the Keshav Srushti Puraskaar Award – for excellence in social work, recognizing his selfless dedication to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
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Deepesh Nair
Co-Founder & Trustee
Deepesh Nair is the Co-Founder, Trustee, and Chief Operating Officer at TEACH and plays a strategic role in overseeing the delivery of programs across campuses. With an MBA from KJ Somaiya and over 12 years of corporate experience at JP Morgan and Citi Bank, Deepesh co-founded TEACH in 2016.
Inspired by his volunteer teaching experiences, he walked away from a lucrative corporate career to become a social worker – becoming fluent in Indian Sign Language, and conceptualising a higher education institute with his friend and corporate colleague, Aman Sharma.
In 2025 Deepesh was honoured with the Professor Yashwantrao Kelkar Youth Award 2024 which recognises young leaders making significant strides in education, society, environment, and science.
Read More
Sonali Kaveri
Trustee and CAO
Sonali Kaveri serves as the Trustee and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at TEACH, bringing a wealth of financial expertise and experience to the organization. A Chartered Accountant (CA), she sharpened her skills at JP Morgan Chase and has over 10 years of experience in Finance and Administration. Her financial acumen significantly supports TEACH’s mission of creating an inclusive educational environment for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. In 2025 her passion and commitment was recognised when she was chosen as a CA Woman of the Year – winning the Award for Social Service.
Read More
Bonny Kuruvilla
Trustee
Bonny Kuruvilla is a Trustee at TEACH. With an MBA in Finance and over 15 years of corporate experience, he currently works as a Financial Analyst at JP Morgan & Chase.
A passionate and dedicated social worker in his spare time, Bonny oversees HR functions and leads Technology initiatives at TEACH, including the development of TEACH’s Learning Management System (LMS). His dedication to TEACH reflects his commitment to fostering inclusive education for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Read More
Dr. Venkata Subramanian
Board Member
Dr. Venkata Subramanian is an accomplished Management Professional, Executive Coach, and Learning Strategist with over 25 years of experience in business management, operations, and large-scale learning deployments. He joined as a board member of TEACH (Training and Educational Centre for the Hearing Impaired) in 2025, bringing with him a deep commitment to inclusive education and skill development for all.
With a proven track record in leadership development and capability building, Dr. Subramanian has held senior management roles at renowned organizations such as NIS Sparta and Future Learning. He has led pan-India operations for major skilling initiatives and facilitated learning programs for over 15,000 professionals across industries in areas such as leadership, negotiation strategy, and key account management. His strategic foresight and belief in equal opportunities make him a vital part of TEACH.
Read More
Hemant Parab
Board Member
Mr. Hemant Parab holds a Master’s in Marketing Management (MMM) from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). With over 25 years of rich experience, he currently serves as Vice President at JPMorgan since 2015. His previous roles include key positions at Infosys as Lead–Client Operations & Services, Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Barclays Group, and Manager–Non-IT Purchase at HSBC. His professional journey reflects strong leadership and expertise in strategic sourcing, client management, and operations.
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Advisory Board
S Radhakrishnan​
Former Member of the Board of Directors at Cipla
Kuldip Kaura
Ex Global CEO, Vedanta Resources PLC
Prof. Mandar Bhanushe
Head of Faculty, Science and Technology, CDOE- University of Mumbai
Purvee Parekh
Author and Philanthropist
Our Journey
TEACH was born with just 23 students and with just one classroom, driven by a dream to create an inclusive world for Deaf and hard of hearing youth.
TEACH was born with just 23 students and with just one classroom, driven by a dream to create an inclusive world for Deaf and hard of hearing youth.
Developed the TEACH Model, focusing on the holistic development of Deaf and hard of hearing students through education, skills, and emotional well-being.
A proud moment as 22 out of 23 students from our first batch successfully cleared their HSC examinations.
Even during the pandemic, TEACH ensured uninterrupted online learning and achieved a 100% pass rate.
Celebrated our first graduating batch with a 95% pass rate and 100% placements.
Marked a global leap as students secured international placements and TEACH inaugurated its Delhi Campus.
Expanded further with the launch of the TEACH Pune Campus and proudly received three national awards for excellence and impact.
TEACH strengthened its national presence across three cities, with combined campus space of 15,000 sq. ft. Today, TEACH supports more than 500+ Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, driven by a dedicated team of 70+ professionals and strengthened with 25+ placement partnerships.
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