Leadership Team
Kamal L. Marell, M. Ed., Executive Director
Kamal L. Marell is a Philadelphia native with over a decade of professional experience in fields of child welfare, public education, youth advocacy and community partnership. In his previous role as program manager of a shelter for women and children, Kamal was responsible for the implementation, oversight, and budgeting of quality assurance for onsite, trauma informed programming provided to residents by community partners and stakeholders.
Kamal earned a B.A. in Sociology from Clemson University in 2010 and received his Master’s in Urban Education from Temple University in 2018. Kamal is passionate about leading and serving young adults in the community by providing them with access, education, experiences, and opportunities beyond their past and present circumstances.
Kayla Thomas, Program and HR Manager
Kayla brings a wealth of experiences to M&E, including workforce development, creative community engagement, and her Masters in Social Work. Kayla leads our programming and creative events alongside supporting the team on boarding and management.
K’von Harris-Robinson, Cafe General Manager
K’von leads the cafe operations at M&E bringing a graceful leadership style and extensive experience working in coffee shops. K’von knows M&E well since he was one of the original participants and returned to M&E as the Cafe manager.