Karla Vigil

As co-founder and chief connector for EduLeaders of Color Rhode Island, Karla oversees the creative vision and all the development of the organization’s initiatives. Previously, she was a Senior Associate for the District and School Design (DSD) team at the Collaborative Education where she worked as a thought partner in the development of frameworks and resources centered on equity, culturally responsive teaching, and personalized learning. Prior to joining CCE, she was an Education Strategies Specialist with Highlander Institute where she supported the implementation of culturally responsive teaching with blended and personalized learning initiatives in classrooms across Rhode Island. She also served as a 4th-grade classroom teacher dedicated to broadening students' perspectives through multicultural and social justice education.

Karla also serves as the founding board chair of the Wangari Maathai Community School. She is a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow and is committed to promoting equity in education. She regularly leads workshops on culturally responsive teaching and diversity and equity in education.

She earned her Masters of Arts in Teaching with a focus on social justice and multicultural education from Roger Williams University through the Gordon Teacher Residency Program. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island.

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