The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is thrilled to announce the addition of four distinguished leaders to our Board of Directors: Dr. Pedro A. Noguera, Dr. Jared DuPree, Dr. Jose L. Morales, and Saskia Pallais. Our Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve three-year terms for these exceptional leaders, further strengthening our collective expertise as we continue our mission to transform public education and ensure high-quality learning opportunities for all students.

Our new board members bring an incredible depth of experience and unwavering commitment to school transformation:

  • Pedro A. Noguera: As Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, Dr. Noguera is a nationally recognized scholar on equity and urban school reform. His groundbreaking work addresses systemic educational challenges, focusing on improving outcomes for Black students and other high-need groups. His expertise and commitment to educational justice will help us advance our mission to create lasting change for students and families.
  • Jared DuPree: As a Professor of Secondary Mathematics and a seasoned school district leader, Dr. DuPree has dedicated his career to creating equitable pathways for academic success among Black and Brown students. His leadership and commitment to this work will strengthen our mission to empower underserved communities.
  • Jose L. Morales: As principal of Stevenson College and Career Preparatory, Dr. Morales is an equity-driven leader with over 15 years of experience serving diverse communities. His deep connection to Los Angeles’s students and families and his commitment to fostering academic excellence make him a vital addition to our board.
  • Saskia Pallais: With over 20 years in nonprofit management and education reform, including leadership roles at College Track Los Angeles and The Partnership, Saskia has been a trailblazer for educational equity. We are excited to welcome her back to continue driving opportunities for students and families.

In addition, Carolyn Webb de Macías, Chief of Staff to LA Mayor Karen Bass, has stepped down as Board Co-Chair after over a decade of service as Board Chair. She will continue to serve as an active board member. Moving forward, Dan Lefler, Partner Emeritus at Irell & Manella, will serve as the sole chair of the board of directors.

The collective depth and breadth of experience our board members represent will bolster the Partnership’s efforts to drive systemic change in public education.