I'm Ami Goswami, founder of Taal Collaborative. My work has taken me through education, government, policy, campaigns, and consulting. Across these experiences, I've learned how much it matters to show up, listen, and create space for people to speak openly and honestly. I believe in bringing people together and helping them have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

Where it started

My foundation is in the classroom. For over a decade, I taught general education and Emerging Multilingual Learners in Illinois and Oregon. I worked alongside families from many language backgrounds, including young people navigating homelessness and basic needs insecurity.

That's where I learned to respond to crisis with care, hold people's stories in confidence, and build relationships across difference. It's still at the heart of how I work.

Why Taal

In Indian classical music and dance, taal is the rhythmic cycle that keeps every performer connected. It creates structure while leaving room for expression, allowing many voices to move together without losing what makes each one distinct.

As a first-generation, queer Indian American and a classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer, I've lived between worlds my whole life. That's shaped how I show up. I lead with curiosity, care, and a deep belief that people deserve systems that see them.

I've spent my career helping people navigate systems, build connections, and find ways forward, one relationship at a time.