The Odyssey Charter Schools Governing Board is composed of up to nineteen members who serve to provide leadership and guidance to the school as related to fiscal and governance matters. Our diverse board members bring a variety of experience, expertise, and talents which work in unison to ensure the success of our school and students.

Interested in being on our Board? Community members are encouraged to learn more about the role and function of the Governing Board (Informational Packet). 

Dr. Joretta Joseph is a distinguished educator and finance professional with extensive experience in higher education leadership, program administration, and accounting. She holds a Doctorate in Education Leadership in Higher Education from the University of Southern California, an MBA with a Finance concentration from Howard University, and a BA in Accounting from Clark Atlanta University. 

Dr. Joseph has dedicated her career to advancing equity and diversity in higher education, with a particular focus on minorities in STEM fields and graduate student acculturation. Since 2002, she has served as Program Administrator and Graduate Student Advisor for the National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC), where she supports students, collaborates with university and industry stakeholders, and oversees financial and programmatic operations. 

Dr. Joseph’s professional experience also spans roles in teaching, financial management, and corporate accounting. She has taught accounting and business courses at Pasadena City College and USC TRIO Programs, inspiring students with her expertise and mentorship. Her prior roles as Sr. Accounting Manager, Budget Analyst, and Staff Accountant provided her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and organizational leadership.

Biosketch coming soon

Biosketch coming soon

Dr. Mikala Rahn is the CEO of Public Works, an education research firm, Dr. Rahn specializes in preK-12 education reform, curriculum and assessment, teacher retention, and more. Her work combines qualitative and quantitative research to inform policy and practice, and she has conducted numerous large-scale evaluations at the federal and state levels. In 2008, she founded Learning Works Charter School to serve high-risk youth, including dropouts, probation youth, and parenting teens, demonstrating exceptional success in addressing the needs of students underserved by traditional education systems.

Additionally, Dr. Rahn serves as the Chief of Research, Evaluation, and Strategy at Homeboy Industries, where she leads internal evaluations, research partnerships, and government reporting efforts. Her team is spearheading a significant initiative through the Annie E. Casey Foundation, utilizing a customized therapeutic database, Care 4, and conducting Homeboy’s first 12-month follow-up study. She plays a key role in government-funded and strategic initiatives for the organization. 

Committed to translating research into action, Dr. Rahn founded Community Works to support educators, parents, and students and co-founded artWORKS, which provides creative opportunities in various arts for youth. She also started HopeWorks, a drop-in center offering essential services to homeless youth. With a Ph.D. in Educational Policy, two M.A. degrees, and a B.A. in Human Development Communications, Dr. Rahn has also served as a Pasadena Unified School Board member, embodying a lifelong dedication to education and community impact.

Ms. Caitlin Reilly is a seasoned art professional with extensive experience across various roles in the film, television, commercial, and music video industries. From her beginnings as an Art Production Assistant in 2001, she has steadily advanced her career, serving as an Art Coordinator, Set Dresser, Leadman, Prop Assistant, Set Decoration Buyer, and Assistant Art Director (Non-Union). Since 2021, she has been working as an Art Director, bringing her vision and expertise to a wide array of creative projects. 

Her work spans feature films, short films, commercials, and music videos. Caitlin has worked across diverse locations, including the United States, Canada, China, the UK, Greece, and Turkey, adapting her craft to different cultures and visual styles.