Nice to meet you, I'm Ravi
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I am a product of our public schools:
My family moved to Sudbury when I was 6 years old for many reasons, but above everything else, our excellent public schools. I went to Haynes Elementary School and Curtis Middle School. You can see me with my parents and our dog Shimmer at Haynes graduation on the left.
The incredible teachers and staff at Lincoln-Sudbury in particular had a profound effect on me in high school. Classes like World Crises and Philosophy shaped my interests, helped prepare me for college, and gave me soft skills that would be crucial for my eventual career.
After I graduated from LS, I went to Brandeis University, where I developed a keen interest in public policy. While there, I met and interned for State Representative Carmine Gentile, beginning my career in public service.
My work on behalf of Sudbury and Lincoln:
After I graduated from Brandeis, I worked for a human services trade group, doing legislative advocacy for nonprofits that assist vulnerable populations including children.
Currently, I work as the sole staffer for Rep. Gentile, who represents Sudbury and half of Lincoln. My most important work involves researching, drafting, and filing legislation, advising the Representative on the issues, and assisting our constituents who need help. Through this job, I have had the opportunity to meet so many of my neighbors in both towns and listen to them talk about their priorities and concerns.
My career has also given me a unique background that helps the Committee do its work. Whether it's Chapter 70 funding, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidance, or education policy, I know how to navigate State government.
Leading on the L-S School Committee:
Since joining the Committee in May 2023, I have:
- Helped the LS School Committee craft three sets of annual goals. You can see our 2025-2026 goals HERE.
- Pushed for the Committee's work to be more transparent and accessible, including releasing documents discussed in meetings to the public prior to meetings and conducting regular listening sessions with the community.
- Worked with the Committee to manage a major transition with a new Superintendent/Principal and major admin turnover.
- Negotiated a contract with our teachers that gave them a well deserved raise, without requiring an override from Lincoln and Sudbury taxpayers.
- Worked with an ad hoc committee to design an Alumni Survey which gave LS helpful feedback from graduates.
- Met and learned from members of dozens of other School Committees across the state, which has been invaluable to contributing to discussion in meetings.
I was honored to be selected as Vice-Chair of the Committee in my first year, and Chair in my second year, and to have been unanimously selected to continue as Chair for my third year.