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.
Tricia Howell
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Tricia joined C4K in 2015 after years of outreach and community service in both Haiti and Guatemala. Tricia uses her diverse professional experiences, including her service as a former elementary school teacher, to help youth build the relationships, skills, and knowledge necessary to achieve personal confidence and career choice. Tricia holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Flagler College.
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.
Dom Morse
Clubhouse Coordinator
Dom is an award-winning technology educator with over ten years of experience working in our local public schools. Dom’s mission is to use his “relentless pursuit of knowledge in engineering, entrepreneurship, and education to bring forth positive disruption for the advancement of my communities.” Dom’s passion for equity in education and his mentoring and technical skills allow C4K youth to engage with STEAM disciplines and envision new opportunities for their futures.
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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.
Asad Faqirzada
Assistant Clubhouse coordinator
Asad is a recent Charlottesville High School graduate and alumni member of C4K. He has joined the staff while taking classes at PVCC in preparation for pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. In the Clubhouse, Asad assists members and mentors with using technology to pursue their interests and complete projects.
Our Board of Directors
The C4K Board is deeply rooted in the local community and provides invaluable support to our mission.
President
Lily Garcia Walton
The Work Expert, LLC
Vice President
Ckalib Nelson
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Secretary
Raquel Suarez
National Association of Corporate Directors
Treasurer
Clarissa Hoffman
Hantzmon Wiebel
Members at Large
Preston Brown
Willowtree
Terah Johnson
Charlottesville City Schools
Karin Little
Karin Little Consulting
Jim Loder
Lodestone Consulting, LLC
Julie Rutherford
TorchLight Hire
Walker Swain
Silverchair
Carlos Vega
TwinThread
Meredith Richards
(Director Emeritus)
Cville Rail