Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals driving transformative education and meaningful community impact.
The people behind the mission
Dr. Martell Bell
CEO
Leadership Philosophy
Dr. Bell leads with a powerful vision: meaningful growth happens when people live with clarity, confidence, and alignment. His work centers on creating transformative, student-centered experiences that connect learning to students’ lived experiences and translate into tangible business and workforce outcomes.
Key Highlights
- STEAM Innovation: Hosted 60+ high-impact, student-centered programs rooted in real life and work
- Personal Empowerment: Authored education research that supports self-image, self-love, and authentic self-discovery
- Community Impact: Built 15+ partnerships to drive sustainable community change
Alma A. Bernal
Director of Programs & Partnerships
With a Master of Social Work (MSW) and expertise in leadership and community engagement, Alma brings a results-driven, student-centered approach to program development. She has helped train over 15 educator cohorts and supported learning experiences reaching more than 3,500 students, delivering programs that strengthen connection, spark curiosity, and create lasting impact across school communities.
Core Strengths
- Learner-Centered Design: Designing learner-centered programs that drives engagement, confidence, and student success
- Educator Partnerships: Partnering with educators to build impactful, scalable learning experiences
- Research to Practice: Transforming educational research into practical, high-impact classroom solutions
Lem Cartman
Director of Operations
Named a 25 Under 25 Legacy Leadership honoree by Common Purpose, Lem is nationally recognized as one of 25 top emerging young leaders advancing meaningful change through collaboration and service. He has supported cross-sector partnerships impacting thousands of community members and brings a proven ability to unite stakeholders, strengthen systems, and help organizations work together with clarity and purpose.
Operational Excellence
- Cross-Collaboration: Leading cross-collaboration to align stakeholders and drive shared outcomes
- Strategy to Action: Converting strategy into executable plans that move initiatives from vision to action
- Scalable Systems: Designing systems that support scalability, accountability, and long-term success