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For Immediate ReleaseMay 10, 2024Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 In response to Governor Newsom’s 2024-2025 budget revision, Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, EdTrust-West executive director, issued the […]
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Introducing Our New Briefs We are proud to unveil a suite of three new policy briefs, as part of the California Educator Diversity Road Map project, […]
For Immediate ReleaseApril 1, 2024Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected] Statement on AB 2222 (Rubio), Early Literacy: Science of Reading If Improved, the Bill Would Offer an Opportunity to […]
For Immediate Release January 10, 2024 Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 EdTrust-West Responds to the State Budget Proposal for 2024-2025 Oakland, CA — In response to […]
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.