Mara Eala
Delivery Leader
Summary
Mara is an education specialist committed to centering equity in her work and driving systemic change for those in historically marginalized populations. She has worked with and in education and development systems in the Philippines, the US, Pakistan, and South Africa, and believes strongly in the power of relationship building, coalition formation, and intersectoral collaboration to create impact.
Education
- EdM, Education Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- BA, Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Delivery Experience
Mara is collaborating with philanthropic organizations to expand the reach of federal dollars to low-capacity organizations.
Other Experience
Prior to joining DA, Mara was part of TULA Education's founding team which built an education model, scaled it to eight after-school centers across two countries, and adapted it to learners' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her small team pioneered social and emotional learning, especially in the low-income communities they served, and built strong partnerships with public and private sector partners to meet students’ needs. To date, TULA has served over 2,000 students, trained 40+ teachers, and set up eight centers across two countries.
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