EdTrust-West Statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s Cancellation of Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Grant Programs Today, we denounce in the strongest terms the U.S. Department of […]
EdTrust-West Responds to New National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Data Today’s release of the Nation’s Report Card should sound a nationwide alarm. The latest results—8th-grade […]
Building What We Deserve: EdTrust-West’s Vision for Education Equity in Los Angeles County Share: At EdTrust-West, we believe every student in LA County deserves access to […]
EdTrust-West Statement on Federal Rollback of English Learner Guidance EdTrust-West strongly condemns the federal government’s decision to rescind longstanding guidance that ensures English learners receive the […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 510-879-6208 EdTrust-West Responds to Long-Awaited California Teacher Workforce Demographic Data Oakland, CA — Melissa Valenzuela-Stookey, Director of P-16 […]
EdTrust-West Statement on Withholding of Federal Education Funding from Dr. Christopher Nellum, Executive Director We are deeply concerned by the federal government’s harmful decision to […]
Beyond Neutrality: Race-Conscious Approaches as Catalysts for Educational Equity in California Schools Explore Now Introduction to Beyond Neutrality Race-Conscious Approaches as Catalysts for Educational Equity in […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], (510) 879-6208 In Final State Budget Agreement, California Buffers Students from Federal Uncertainty and Fiscal Instability Oakland, CA […]
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.