Tejal Patel
About Tejal Patel
Tejal Patel serves as the Associate Director of Effinity Training at Metropolitan Ministries, a position held since 2020. With a diverse background in education and event management, Patel has accumulated extensive experience across several roles in various organizations, including Teach For America and Lesley University.
Current Role at Metropolitan Ministries
Tejal Patel serves as the Associate Director of Effinity Training at Metropolitan Ministries. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's mission through training and development initiatives. Her role focuses on enhancing the skills and capabilities of staff and volunteers, ensuring effective service delivery to the community.
Previous Experience at Metropolitan Ministries
Tejal Patel has a history of working at Metropolitan Ministries in various capacities. She was the Manager of Events from 2015 to 2017 and later served as the Senior Manager of Events from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Development Representative for eight months in 2014. Her experiences in event management and development have contributed to the organization's outreach and fundraising efforts.
Educational Background
Tejal Patel earned her Ed.M. in Higher Education from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, completing her studies from 2008 to 2009. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background supports her roles in training and development within educational and nonprofit settings.
Experience in Higher Education
Tejal Patel has worked in various roles within higher education. She served as the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Lesley University from 2011 to 2013 and as a Resident Director from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she was a Graduate Resident Assistant at Lesley University from 2008 to 2009. These positions involved overseeing student housing and supporting student development.
Teaching Experience
Tejal Patel began her career in education as a Corps Member and Math Teacher with Teach For America from 2006 to 2008. She taught at W.S. Holland Middle School in Houston, TX, where she was involved in delivering math instruction and supporting student learning in a challenging environment.