Karen Pittman
Founding Partner, Knowledge to Power Catalysts
In 2021, Karen Pittman left her position as CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment to become a founding partner with Knowledge to Power Catalysts. She focuses on amplifying ideas about how, where, when, why, and with whom learning and development happens and the importance of creating equitable, learner-centered ecosystems. In addition to her work with Education Reimagined, Karen is also an AIR Scholar at the American Institutes of Research and a Governing Partner of the SoLD Alliance.
Merita Irby
Partner, Knowledge to Power Catalysts
As a partner in KP Catalysts, Merita works with leaders in school districts, governmental departments, community collaboratives, and non-governmental organizations nationwide. Merita’s portfolio of projects focuses on helping leaders tackle real-world complexities by developing lenses and decision-making frameworks for the whole child and whole community that are youth-centered, science-informed, and equity-focused.