Charles Maher

Charles Maher has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Charles currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Harlem Grown since January 2023. Previously, they served as the Chief of Staff at Harlem Grown from January to December 2022 and as the Director of Special Projects from July 2021 to January 2022. Prior to their time at Harlem Grown, Charles worked as a Network Education Operations Manager at Harlem Village Academies from October 2019 to July 2021. Charles also gained experience as the Director of Operations and Manager of School Operations at Roots Elementary from December 2017 to June 2019 and April to December 2017, respectively. Charles also held positions as an Assistant Principal of Culture at STRIVE Preparatory Schools from July to November 2016, and as an 8th Grade Science Teacher at DSST Public Schools from September 2014 to June 2016. Charles started their career as a 7th Grade Life Science Teacher at Lovonya DeJean Middle School from August 2012 to July 2014. In addition, Charles worked as an MESA Program Advisor at California State University, East Bay from August 2012 to June 2014 and as a Corps Member at Teach for America from June 2012 to June 2014. Charles also gained experience in the catering industry as a Server at Let's Pretend Catering from July 2011 to June 2012. Charles began their professional journey as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Cornell University in August to December 2010.

Charles Maher completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Cornell University from 2008 to 2012. Charles then pursued further education at Loyola Marymount University, where they obtained a Teaching Credential in Secondary Education and Teaching (Science) from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, Charles Maher also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Urban Education: Policy and Administration from Loyola Marymount University. Additionally, they received certification in Teaching Credential: Secondary Science from the California Department of Education in June 2013.