
Karen Melara
Karen has over 6 years of experience working with NGOs, SMEs, and multinational corporations as a digital marketer and designer. Her expertise includes working in the North American and South Asian markets creating and implementing marketing strategies, social media strategies, digital and print designs and art directing. She holds a BSc in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, Management, and International Business from the University of South Florida.
She’s a staunch advocate for environmental change and social justice and dedicates her time to helping causes that empower women and youth. She believes that educating our youth with the right tools give them the ability to create a brighter future for all.
Outside of work she enjoys learning about cultures, traveling, trying new food, dancing, reading a good novel, and watching random documentaries with her husband.
Our Team

Clark Merkley
Executive Director

Abby Funabiki, MPA
Associate Executive Director

Jared O'Leary, PhD
Director of Education & Research

Karen Melara
Marketing Manager

Tizara Taylor
District Coding Accelerator

Suzanne B. Carlson, M. Ed.
District Coding Accelerator

Brenda Bass
Lead PD Facilitator

McKay Perkins, MS
Senior PD Facilitator

Laurie Green
Senior PD Facilitator

Heather Cunningham
Senior PD Facilitator

Carlos Leon
Senior PD Facilitator

Melody Hagaman
Senior PD Facilitator

Ashley Waring
Senior PD Facilitator

Kelly Powers
PD Facilitator

Michael Hanahan
Marketing Consultant
Emilie Martinez
Web Developer

Stacie Mason, PhD
Research and Evaluation