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November 2024 Newsletter

Get ready to give back! Our November newsletter is packed with a special call to action. Learn how your donation can transform lives and join us in creating a brighter future. Read the newsletter here.

PRESS RELEASE: Los Angeles Education Partnership Celebrates GivingTuesday with 40/40 Challenge.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles Education Partnership Celebrates GivingTuesday with 40/40 Challenge, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on December 3, 2024. Los Angeles, CA (November 5, 2024): This GivingTuesday, Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) will inspire generosity with a $40 Challenge to commemorate their 40th Anniversary. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, […]

Get Ready to Make a Difference this GivingTuesday with Our 40/40 Challenge

Just launched! LAEP’s 40/40 Challenge celebrates our 40th anniversary with a $40 donation goal. Join us in making a lasting impact in our LA community. For 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to transforming education in Los Angeles, and we’re thrilled to have you join us on this journey as we approach Giving Tuesday which takes place on December 3, […]

October 2024 LAEP Newsletter

Our October Newsletter is filled with Big News at LAEP! Our CEO, Dr. Dawn Kurtz, is leading the charge to transform education in Los Angeles. Plus, we take a look back at celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and prepare for Giving Tuesday! Read the newsletter here.

LaCora Stephens

Marketing and Communications

LaCora is a seasoned communications professional with a passion for using multimedia storytelling to empower movements for social justice and equality. For over 13 years, she has honed her skills as a versatile multimedia director, overseeing media operations across diverse organizations, including the NAACP Beverly Hills-Hollywood Branch and The Shirley Chisholm Education Foundation. Her deep understanding of the education and equity landscape fuels her creative vision, allowing her to craft impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.

With strategic communication​ and collaboration, LaCora excels in developing and executing compelling​ multimedia campaigns that not only raise​ awareness of critical issues but also​ inspire action and drive meaningful change. Her proficiency in concept​ development, production execution, and​ team leadership ensures projects are​ delivered with exceptional quality. Furthermore, LaCora fosters strong​ relationships with internal and external​ stakeholders, cultivating partnerships​ that maximize campaign reach and impact.

LaCora's educational foundation began with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Florida A&M University. She then pursued a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Alliant University of San Diego. This passion for storytelling, fueled by her background in education, translates to her belief in the power of shared narratives. Her work in this area was recognized through her selection as a Women in Film Mentee and film director for Viola Davis’ sponsored film showcase, Diversity in Cannes. Now, LaCora leverages her love of storytelling and commitment to educational equity in her role leading marketing and communications for Los Angeles Education Partnership, while also serving on the board of the Pasadena African American Film Foundation.

Eric Barela, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant, Raya Cooper Impact Consulting

Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.

Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.