
Envision, Create, Design and Implement
The term Prastara is rich with meaning and depending on its origin and context, it can signify a process, a supportive framework, an architectural superstructure, an ancient science, or a foundation for meaningful work. Each of these interpretations mirrors the essential elements of how PrastaraED works with our clients. Prastara serves as a powerful metaphor for advancing education, fostering innovation, and building a future grounded in resilience, purpose, and design.
Meet the Team
We build the perfect team for your project. Drawing from our network of specialized consultants across multiple disciplines, we ensure every initiative is supported by experts who understand both your sector and your specific challenges.

Rohit Tandon
Founder & CEO
Driven by a deep passion for educational equity and innovation, Rohit Tandon is dedicated to empowering organizations with strategic solutions that create measurable and lasting impact for students, educators, and communities nationwide. With over 25 years of experience in corporate and education strategy, Rohit specializes in leading large-scale, mission-driven initiatives that expand access, equity, and success for learners at all levels. His expertise spans postsecondary education, K-12 policy, philanthropy, and cross-sector partnerships, with a proven ability to align stakeholders, secure funding, and deliver scalable solutions that address systemic challenges to create sustainable change. Throughout his career, Rohit has successfully led national programs that have expanded educational access for underserved communities and developed scalable models to increase diversity in higher education faculty. These efforts have resulted in securing multimillion-dollar funding and forging strategic partnerships with leading educational institutions and organizations. Before founding PrastaraED, Rohit served as Principal at edBridge Partners, where he played a pivotal role in helping K-12 and higher education institutions, membership organizations, and philanthropic foundations achieve their missions and improve student outcomes. His experiences prior to that include senior leadership roles at The College Board, PBS/WNET, Deutsche Bank, Charles Schwab, and Jupiter Media Metrix. Rohit holds an MBA in International Management with honors from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and a B.S. in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), Rohit is also a recognized expert and speaker at national education conferences.
Dr. Eric Ambroso
Consultant, Research and Evaluation
Eric Ambroso is a research and evaluation specialist with over a decade of experience in capacity building, program evaluation, and educational policy. He has led evaluations for government agencies, international organizations, and educational institutions, providing strategic insights to improve program outcomes. His research has been published in multiple academic journals, and he has led panels and presentations on topics related to shared measurement systems and participatory evaluation methods. Eric holds a Graduate Certificate in Project Management and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Evaluation from Arizona State University.


Courtney DeSisto Obecny
Consultant, Project Administration
Courtney DeSisto Obecny is a strategic, results-driven executive with deep expertise at the intersection of digital health, education, and organizational transformation. She brings nearly two decades of experience leading marketing, operations, and cross-functional teams across startup, nonprofit, and public-private partnership environments. Known for designing and facilitating highly participatory scenario planning and strategic engagements, Courtney has advised state agencies, nonprofit leaders, and higher education systems on issues ranging from data sharing and postsecondary success to cross-sector collaboration. Courtney holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from Hood College. She is certified in Miller Heiman sales methodology and trained in scenario planning and strategic facilitation.
Dr. Kim H. Rotruck
Advisor,
Former Associate Dean and Department Chair, College of Education, Regional Public University
Dr. Carleen Vande Zande
Advisor,
Chief Academic Officer, National Association of Higher Education Systems
