March 10-13, 2025 • SAFE Credit Union Convention Center • Sacramento, CA
Shara Hegde is CEO of Alpha Public Schools, a K-12 charter network in East San José, CA. Alpha prepares first-generation students for college and careers. Hegde leads the organization's strategic direction and advocates for educational equity. She previously served as Alpha's Chief Schools Officer and founded Cornerstone Academy, a high-performing K-8 school now part of the Alpha network. Cornerstone was recognized as a California Distinguished School and a School to Watch. Hegde holds degrees from Brown, Stanford, and the Reach Institute. She was named California Charter School Leader of the Year in 2023.Ms. Hegde serves as Chief Executive Officer for Alpha Public Schools, a TK-12 network of charter schools in San Jose, CA, focused on preparing students for college and career. In this role, she provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the organization. Before assuming the role of CEO, she served as Alpha’s Chief Schools Officer, directing the academic program vision and providing coaching and management to several key senior leaders.
