Marta changed my life for the better by understanding my philanthropic goals and introducing me to an organization that was the ideal fit for me.  I wanted to get involved with improving public education in the inner city and didn’t know how to go about it.  Marta introduced me to KIPP LA Prep, a charter school in East Los Angeles.  She helped me get involved and eventually join the board.  Shortly after joining the board, we expanded our goals to impact public education in Los Angeles and formed a regional KIPP Los Angeles board where I was one of four founding members.  Our board and team has raised millions of dollars in private donations and now we have 11 schools serving over 4,000 students, including the best performing public elementary school in Los Angeles.  I am proud to say that we are widely recognized as being the top performing charter organization.  While I cannot take credit for the amazing achievements made by KIPP, Marta can certainly take credit for helping me find a meaningful way to give back which has had a positive impact on my life.