Villa Academy
Marika Motiwalla currently serves as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Villa Academy, a position held since March 2024. Previously, Marika worked as Communications Manager at the Schultz Family Foundation, where strategic content creation and communications planning were key responsibilities. Marika has also held communications roles at The Institute for Functional Medicine and YWCA Toronto, focusing on brand adherence and media relations. Prior experience includes positions at Free The Children, The York School, and an internship at The London Free Press, showcasing a robust background in marketing, communications, and project management. Marika holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Western University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and History from Queen's University.
Villa Academy
In the heart of northeast Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, Villa Academy's 31-acre campus goes beyond the classroom walls for hands-on, experiential learning. Academic rigor is foundational to our Whole-Child philosophy, of which we believe that every child deserves to be known as an individual—heart, mind, body, and spirit. Our students explore real-world issues, think critically, and develop skills not only for future academic journeys but for life. Small-class sizes and highly collaborative faculty empower students as individuals. At Villa Academy, our students thrive in their learning styles and social-emotional growth and wellbeing, and with grade-appropriate social justice curricula, they deepen their compassion and character.