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Leadership

Meet the Team

Our leadership team brings decades of proven expertise in helping organizations optimize people, processes, and technology to drive effective, efficient public sector service delivery.

Mukta Pandit
Mukta Pandit
President & Founder

Founded Safal Partners in 2010 from her home in Houston, TX. Inspired by her time at McKinsey & Company and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Mukta built Safal to apply private-sector analytical rigor to public-sector missions — not just through strategy, but through execution.

Greg Baroni
Greg Baroni
Board Chair

Brings decades of senior leadership experience across technology and professional services to guide Safal’s strategic direction and growth.

Ted Davies
Ted Davies
Board Advisor

Senior advisor to the Safal board, contributing strategic counsel and industry expertise to support the firm’s public-sector mission and client impact.

Laura Nack
Laura Nack
Managing Director

Leads major engagement delivery across Safal’s K–12 and workforce practice areas, bringing deep operational expertise in public-sector program management and federal compliance.

Katie Adams
Katie Adams
Managing Director

Oversees client engagements and practice development, with extensive experience in education policy, workforce development, and technology-enabled program delivery.

Michael Torbert
Michael Torbert
Managing Director

Directs technology and AI-integrated solution delivery, bringing hands-on expertise in platform development, data analytics, and responsible AI strategy for government clients.

Ready to work with our team?

15 years of public sector experience — let’s talk about what you’re trying to achieve.