Our Staff & Board
Get to know the team at C4K.
We are dedicated professionals committed to providing local youth with a rich community for lifelong learning.
Katrina Conley
Program Director
Katrina Conley brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in public charter schools across New York City and Los Angeles. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Citizens of the World, a diverse-by-design charter network in Los Angeles. She began her education career as a founding leader of the first charter elementary school in Washington Heights, NYC. A first-generation college student, Katrina got her start here at C4K as an intern while attending the University of Virginia and is thrilled to come full circle, returning to the organization and rediscovering Charlottesville with her husband Bill and four-year-old daughter Olivia.
Johnny Jackson
Assistant Clubhouse Coordinator
Johnny, a recent graduate of Charlottesville High School and a C4K alum, will attend PVCC to further his educational pursuits. Johnny’s favorite C4K memory is participating in his first C4K Youth Showcase. Reflecting on this experience, he recalls “feeling so proud of myself in those moments and the atmosphere being so welcoming and so much like family.”
Johnny is eagerly anticipating the chance to give back. Johnny will serve as a source of inspiration, guiding C4K members to unlock their potential and develop a strong foundation in STEM. Johnny hopes to extend the same sense of belonging and encouragement he once received. He will create an environment where every aspiring C4K member feels empowered to explore the world of STEM and take confident strides toward their bright futures.
Colin Learmonth
Director of Operations
A member of our Board of Directors for over 16 years, Colin brings a wealth of experience and true commitment to C4K’s success as Director of Operations. He drives key operational and administrative functions, supporting C4K’s robust infrastructure with a clarity and efficiency that lets the focus fall on the youth members who need it.
Previously, Colin led Broadband Network Services Inc. as President and Chief Operating Officer. His broad experience working with large and small teams in Charlottesville and beyond positions him to bring more and better programs to C4K.
Cullen Levesque
Clubhouse Coordinator
Originally from the Atlanta area, Cullen attended Middle Tennessee State University where he majored in Audio Production with a minor in Entertainment Technology. Needless to say, he enjoys working behind a computer. Bringing a welcoming attitude to the team and members, he appreciates the aspect of community building and progression in a learning environment.
During his free time, Cullen enjoys composing music and creating sound effects for visual media, playing drums, and hiking tall mountains. His favorite pair of shoes are Jordan 1’s.
Taylor McLeod
Development Director
Taylor McLeod brings nearly two decades of experience building grassroots movements and driving mission-driven work across the country. After spending over 10 years working on political campaigns, Taylor transitioned to the nonprofit sector before taking time to stay home with her daughters, Hunter and Tucker. Raised in Charleston, SC, Taylor has called many places home throughout her career, but it was Charlottesville that captured her heart. She and her wife, Mary Kate, moved to the area in 2022 and quickly fell in love with the community.
Harrison Quidort
Community Engagement Coordinator
Harrison Quidort joined C4K after relocating to Charlottesville from Philadelphia, PA. He brings a background in communications and community engagement, with previous experience at Penn Medicine and AARP Maine. Harrison is passionate about fostering meaningful connections and building strong, engaged communities. Outside of work, he loves exploring Charlottesville’s trails, breweries, and restaurants.
Kala Somerville
Executive Director
Kala has been C4K’s Executive Director since its inception. She has maintained a commitment to best practices, research-based services, and innovative curriculum development that has led to recognition at local, state, and national levels. Kala’s long-term relationship in Charlottesville’s tech, education, and nonprofit industries has led to 60+ important community partnerships and collaborations that increase C4K’s programming capacity.
Niedia Washington
Assistant Clubhouse Coordinator
Niedia is currently an undergraduate at Virginia Commonwealth University completing her general education studies while deciding on a major focus. A graduate of C4K, she brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the team. As an Assistant Clubhouse Coordinator, Niedia wears quite a few hats. She is responsible for inputting data from workshops and cataloging contact information for members. In addition to mentoring at C4K herself, Niedia works with members and mentors to facilitate their learning sessions and keeps them informed of upcoming workshops at C4K.
Our Board of Directors
The C4K Board is deeply rooted in the local community and provides invaluable support to our mission.
President
Ckalib Nelson
Amazon
Vice President
Preston Brown
WillowTree
Treasurer
Lee Elberson
Clayborne Education
Secretary
Terah Johnson
Charlottesville City Schools
Members at Large
James Bland
UVA, Center for Connection in Engineering
Yvonnia Bryant
Community Investment Collaborative
Brandon Carter
WillowTree
Quintus Flannagan
Simple Thread
Lily Garcia Walton
Silverchair
Jorge Gutierrez Luthe
Better Storytelling
Stephanie Lovegrove Hansen
Silverchair
Lauren Moriarty
UVA School of Education and Human Development
Aloise Phelps
Charlottesville City Schools
Melissa Phillips
GA-CCRi
Carlos Vega
Claro Healthcare