Leadership Public Schools
Marlene Gutierrez is an Oakland native who comes from a charter school background, her high school being Oakland Unity, Goooo Tigers! Marlene has been working in the field of education for 7 years in many different roles, from After School Director to School Office Administrator. She is extremely passionate about creating positive change in her community and is always looking to make innovative ideas come to life. Outside of work, Marlene enjoys learning new baking recipes, practicing her Quidditch skills, and walking her Husky Zuki. Marlene is extremely excited and enthusiastic to be joining the LPS community and feels honored to be able to contribute to its mission to create educational equity.
Leadership Public Schools
Leadership Public Schools' mission is to prepare students to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities. A network of three urban charter high schools, LPS is dedicated to providing an exemplary education in underserved communities in the Bay Area and developing replicable practices that can address critical issues in the wider education field.