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Here's a first look at some of the many international and Indian changemakers who will join us at Project Reinvention 2026!
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Melanie Smuts

Director, African Leadership Academy

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Steven Farr

Chief Learning Officer, Teach For All

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Nikhil Iyer

Partner, Transcend

Melanie leads the ALLforEducation Program, driving school-start initiatives and personalized learning across Africa and India. She specializes in building the systemic infrastructure required for successful college and career pathways.
​A 30-year veteran of global leadership, Steven created the Teaching As Leadership framework and founded the Global Learning Institute. He focuses on scaling the practices of world-class educators to serve marginalized communities.
Nikhil operates at the intersection of organizational strategy and mindfulness, guiding leaders through large-scale change management. He specializes in behavioral science to help teams build sustainable, value-driven cultures.
More voices will soon find their way here.
RSVP for updates as we continue to unveil the practitioners who will be joining us at Project Reinvention 2026.
​The Circle is building a network of reinvented schools, programs, and teacher institutions that empower students from low-income communities to build an India free of poverty and filled with love.
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