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03/20/2025
Published by EdTrust-West on 03/20/2025
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EdTrust-West Responds to Executive Order Calling for the Elimination of the U.S. Department of Education

For Immediate Release Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], (510) 879-6208 EdTrust-West Responds to Executive Order Calling for the Elimination of the U.S. Department of Education Oakland, CA […]
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01/13/2025
Published by EdTrust-West on 01/13/2025
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EdTrust-West Responds to the State Budget Proposal for 2025-2026

For Immediate Release Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], (510) 879-6208 Oakland, CA — In response to California’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, Christopher J. Nellum, Executive Director at EdTrust-West, […]
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10/03/2024
Published by EdTrust-West on 10/03/2024
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Announcing California Community Colleges Participating in EdTrust-West Communities of Practice

 Announcing California Community Colleges Participating in EdTrust-West Communities of Practice  Overview Overview and Background EdTrust-West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in […]
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05/24/2024
Published by EdTrust-West on 05/24/2024
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Black Minds Matter: Establishing Black-Serving Institutions (BSIs) in California’s Higher Education Landscape

Explore EdTrust-West’s latest Equity Alert, Black Minds Matter: Establishing Black-Serving Institutions (BSIs) in California’s Higher Education Landscape. The Equity Alert delves into Senate Bill (SB) 1348 (Bradford), […]
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Karla Fernandez

Communications Manager

Karla Fernandez (she/her/hers) joins Ed Trust–West as a Communications Manager with over 11 years of experience advancing social impact initiatives.

Karla started her career as a teacher at Chicago Public Schools and UIC College Prep. After teaching, Karla joined United Friends of the Children to support LA County’s youth in foster care as a college counselor. Through Leadership for Educational Equity, Karla also served as a Policy Advisor Fellow for the office of a Los Angeles Unified School Board Member. She solidified her interests in policy analysis and quantitative research during her time with the Price Center for Social Innovation, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and the USC Presidential Working Group on Sustainability. Before joining The Education Trust–West, Karla was the Associate Director for the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative, a network of nonprofits advocating for communities in SELA.

Karla holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of Chicago, a Master of Public Policy from the USC Price School of Public Policy, and a Graduate Certificate in Policy Advocacy from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Karla is based out of southern California and is passionate about using data analysis, communications, and digital strategies for policy advocacy and social justice efforts.