A Place Called Home
Maryellen Zarakas is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in franchise development, marketing, and licensing within the entertainment industry. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors for A Place Called Home since 2011, Zarakas contributes to initiatives that support youth in South Central Los Angeles. Previously, Zarakas held various senior leadership roles at Warner Bros. from 2003 to 2023, including Senior Vice President positions focused on franchise development, management, and worldwide marketing, where strategies for growth and brand optimization were successfully executed. Zarakas also worked at The Walt Disney Company from 1993 to 2003 as Vice President of Disney Consumer Products, overseeing significant sales achievements and developing licensing strategies. Educational credentials include an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home (APCH) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where under-served youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts and well-being, and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the world. Core programs work in conjunction with one another to support APCH members in avoiding destructive behaviors by developing life skills and providing motivation to overcome adversity, make healthy, productive choices and take advantage of the opportunities which lie before them. For more information please visit www.apch.org.