For over 25 years, Proposition 209 has prevented the state from taking active measures to prevent discrimination and ensure equality of opportunity. California legislators have a […]
California has one of the most diverse, vibrant populations in the country, and our schools are no different. Three out of four California students, from transitional […]
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California’s young men of color continue to face troubling academic disparities and persistent discrimination on their path to and through higher education, finds our new report, […]
The California Alliance of African American Educators (CAAAE) , the Umoja Community of Scholars, Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE), and the California Student Aid Commission, along with The Education Trust […]
The California Alliance of African American Educators (CAAAE) , the Umoja Community of Scholars, Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE), and the California Student Aid Commission, along with The Education Trust […]
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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.