Educational equity advocate Ishmeet Kalra on fighting for the right to learn and grow

Meet Soulful Revolutionary Ishmeet Kalra

Ishmeet was born and raised in New Delhi, India. She immigrated to California with her family and pursued her passion for science, earning a Master's degree in Molecular Biology & Microbiology with a minor in Humanities from San José State University.

Since 2008, Colorado has been her home and she loves the stunning natural beauty and the majestic mountains. She is actively involved with the Douglas County School District which has allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of students, families, educators, and administrators. She is a long time advocate for educational equity, STEM education/enrichment, and evidence-based education policies. Her passion for educational equity and STEM education extends beyond her own community, as she volunteers to bring STEM enrichment activities to underserved schools.  

Ishmeet is driven by a deep commitment to academic excellence, ensuring equal access to opportunities for every student, and fostering safe and inclusive school environments that promote a sense of belonging.

Links from Ish for more learning and enrichment

• Learn about Sikhism

• Ish’s preferred meditation cards

• Guardian article on what culture wars cost public schools

• “How Culture Wars Have Derailed School Board Meetings Across the Country”

• Maslow before Bloom (on meeting human needs before educational objectives)

• What Ish is reading right now: Valarie Kaur’s Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory

• “How racism in a Colorado middle school left one student with PTSD”

• Beloved Community equity consulting