In Memory of Prerana Phadnis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our trustee and dear friend, Prerana Phadnis, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, 16th July.

Prerana joined The London School of Mosaic as a trustee in 2018, became Vice Chair in October 2019, and served as Chair of the charity from 2020 to 2022. Her contribution to the school was deep and lasting, both as a member of the board and as an active volunteer, curious student and beloved presence within our community.

Known for her warmth, humour, and unwavering support, Prerana was a person everybody looked forward to seeing in the workshop, and was a close friend to many. Her goodwill, enthusiasm, and leadership enriched LSoM in countless ways, and we are grateful for the time we shared with her.

Prerana moved from Mumbai to London in 1980, earning a Master of Arts in Industrial Design from Central Saint Martins while raising two young children. She later achieved an Masters in Business Administration and spent 25 years helping UK companies harness creative thinking to rethink their business strategies. In 2018, she retired from her career as a business coach to focus on mosaics. In 2022, she published her book, A Different Life, Piece by Piece, with The Book Guild.

Over the past seven years, all of us at LSoM have been fortunate to benefit from her wisdom, creativity, and deep generosity of spirit. Prerana was truly a part of the soul of the school. We know many in our community will feel the same, and will join us in holding her family in our thoughts during this difficult time.