OnYourMark is an early literacy tutoring initiative bringing individualized and science-based foundational skills reading instruction to K-2 students across the country through virtual high impact tutoring.

Mariela comes to OnYourMark with 10 years of school operations, strategic planning and leadership experience. In this role, she works closely with the CEO to define and track key priorities and organizes work streams to support organizational growth. 

Before joining OnYourMark, she held various roles at UP Education Network including Director of Strategic Initiatives where she led on several high priority projects and Director of Operations where she managed the operations, family engagement, student enrollment and finances for a school of 700+ students. Prior to UP, Mariela worked in Operations at Achievement First Network and taught 1st grade ESL for a semester. 

She is a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach through the Noble Story group; and is passionate about coaching and developing adults on how to navigate personal & systemic barriers to realize their own potential and move confidently & unapologetically towards their future. 

Mariela received her Bachelors of Science in Management and Ethics & Social Responsibility from Bentley University and her Masters in Public Administration from University of Connecticut.