This tool is a companion to the report, Jumpstart: Using Goals to Drive Equitable Dual Enrollment Participation in California’s Community Colleges. Within the tool, there are […]
Excited to share vital research from @uclaseisin partnership with @EdTrustWest and @CollegeOpp that identifies steps #K12 and #highered leaders can take to #StopAAPIHate and create positive learning environments for #Asian and #AsianAmerican students: bit.ly/3sJRpoc
Research from @edtrustwest and partners finds that 2.1 million students who attend California’s community colleges will greatly benefit if #Prop16 is passed, which provides a new opportunity to address structural racism in education and workforce!
The ban on affirmative action adversely impacted the ability of California Community Colleges to tackle persistent inequities facing students of color OAKLAND, Calif. – A […]
Education equity is on the ballot this November, and we have a historic opportunity to advance racial justice in California with Propositions 15 and 16 – […]
PRESS RELEASE June 24th, 2020 Contact: Alfredo Fletes| [email protected] | (562) 774-7544 California Voters Will Have Their Say on Proposition 209 and Affirmative Action With […]
Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West issued the following statement in response to the California State Assembly vote to pass ACA 5: […]
Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West issued the following statement in response to the Assembly Appropriations Committee vote on ACA 5: Today, […]
We join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black people in this country are undervalued. Peaceful […]
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.