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Math for America Los Angeles Names Co-Founder Dr. Darryl Yong as Executive Director to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Research Impact

Math for America Los Angeles (MƒA LA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Darryl Yong as Executive Director. Yong, who co-founded MƒA LA and has served as a central pillar of its leadership since its inception, will guide the organization as it expands its fellowship program and deepens its longitudinal research footprint across Southern California.

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MƒA LA supports, develops, and sustains exceptional mathematics and computer science teachers by providing a professional community that prioritizes intellectual growth, collaboration, and teacher leadership.

Vision

Every student in Los Angeles has access to excellent math and CS teachers who thrive professionally, lead within their schools, and elevate the culture of learning in their communities.

MƒA LA is fiscally sponsored by Charitable Ventures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID# 20-8756660). MƒA LA has also been supported by grants by the National Science Foundation (DUE 934923, DUE 1136415, DUE 1439917, DUE 1758455, DUE 2100784, DUE 2454167).

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