EDUCATION FOR CHANGE
Natasha Mariana Ali is a Bay Area-based artist, art educator, and coach with extensive experience in various artistic and educational roles. Since September 1999, Natasha has been affiliated with Natasha Mariana Studios, serving as an art educator and coach, fine artist, and maker. As a co-owner of Labor and Love Designs since April 2017, Natasha has contributed to the creative process while also being a member of the National Art Education Association since January 2016. Since September 2004, Natasha has worked as an art integration specialist and teaching artist at Education for Change Public Schools and has held a similar position at the Museum of Children's Arts since January 2000. Natasha holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree from California College of the Arts.
EDUCATION FOR CHANGE
Education for Change (EFC) is Oakland’s largest charter management organization, non-profit. We operate 7 free public charter schools in and serve over 3,000 Tk-10 students in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of East Oakland.