Shaila founded Boys Who Write to address a fundamental problem: young men are losing their ability to communicate in healthy, meaningful ways.

With more than two decades of experience launching new technology products and businesses across startups, nonprofits, and corporations, she brings both innovation and empathy to her work. Shaila also co-founded Oxford Day Academy in East Palo Alto and co-developed all curriculum (Finalist, XQ Super School Challenge). Internationally, she has worked on education initiatives supporting girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and other leading publications. Shaila has a degree in Economics and Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The Anderson School at UCLA.