Dr. Kiran Pai is the chairperson of Vidya Nidhi Education Trust, the sponsoring body that governs several distinguished not-for-profit educational institutions under its banner. For over nearly two decades, her work in the field has broken new ground and set new standards for quality education in India.

The portfolio of institutions includes the renowned Vidyashilp Academy, and Vidyasagar Preschools, with a legacy of 28 and 43 years respectively, are both highly sought after in Bangalore and consistently top-ranked in the country. Alongside them, the newly established Vidyashilp Schools houses elementary school students who recently received commendations from the Honourable Prime Minister and President of India for their early achievements in technology. Young scholars from these schools sometimes accept invitations as speakers at Global Economic and Business Summits, even if it means missing school.

Vidyashilp Community Trust, established by Dr. Pai six years ago, is a significant school reform project, with curriculum and infrastructure improvement, for over 3,000 underprivileged learners across 21 economically challenged schools, which continues to thrive.

Dr. Pai serves as the chairperson of Vidyashilp Education Group (VSEG), a specialized educational conglomerate she set up in 2018. VSEG oversees administrative, financial, operational, and infrastructure management across all educational institutions within the trust, supporting their growth and expansion.

Dr. Pai is the co-founder and pro chancellor of Vidyashilp University, a new age interdisciplinary institution. In its second year, the university's red bricked campus is already home to a close-knit, forward-thinking community of exceptional students, researchers and faculty, all driven by their commitment to creating lasting value to the society, the nation and the broader world.

Dr. Pai holds a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Change and Leadership from the USC Rossier School of Education, where she received the prestigious 2021 Doctoral Distinction Award. She is also an Udyam Shree recipient and is recognized as one of the 50 Innovative Leaders by the World Congress. Dr. Pai is an active contributor to state educational policies. In her most recent project, Dr. Pai collaborated with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to co-author an invaluable report for state-wide policy recommendations, alongside senior government officials, top industrialists, educationists, and scientists.