ARCHER - Key Persons
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- Chief Executive Officer - Brookhill Corp., Philanthropist
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- Executive Vice President, Development at Caruso Affiliated
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- Head of School
- Ex - Officio
- Head of School at the Archer School for Girls
Founded by three bold and visionary women, The Archer School for Girls was always intended to be an innovative school, a place where every programmatic decision is based on the current research about how girls learn, develop, and thrive. As a contemporary girls' school, Archer's mission is to educate the future female leaders of this country in an environment that is at once ambitious and joyful.
That mission is readily apparent in our hallways and classrooms every day. Visitors to our campus often remark how happy and friendly Archer girls are. We also hear that Archer girls are unusually poised and stunningly confident. To my mind, the more important thing to note is the competence underlying that confidence. Regardless of her background, talents, or plans for the future, an Archer girl gains mastery of core competencies essential for success in the 21st century world. This outcome shapes the path our graduates will take for the rest of their lives. When asked to reflect on the impact their education has had, our alumnae invariably trace who they become and what they achieve directly back to their transformative experiences at Archer.
An Archer girl knows the value of her education, even while she is in the midst of it, and is always happy to talk to prospective students and parents about the unique culture and exceptional teaching Archer girls enjoy.
Elizabeth English is the Head of School at The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles. She has served as an educational leader in both independent and public schools across the country for over 25 years, with a focus on building ethical school culture and excellence in teaching and learning through research.
Elizabeth holds a B.A. in English from Skidmore College. She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from Tufts University, and her Master of Education in School Leadership from Harvard University.
She began her career as an English teacher at the Emma Willard School in New York, one of the oldest girls' schools in the country and since then has been a passionate and devoted advocate for girls' schools everywhere. She writes and speaks about education, parenting and the issues facing girls today. She has been the Head of School at Archer since 2008.
A native of Boston, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two daughters, and two golden retrievers.
Felicia Paik joined the Archer community in 2010. A graduate of Stanford University with a degree in communications, Felicia was a journalist for almost 20 years and has written for numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and Forbes.
Felicia is a girls' school graduate, having attended The Westlake School for Girls and her alma mater, Castilleja School. She serves as a member of the Castilleja Alumnae Executive Committee.
Felicia's daughter, Sabrina '22, is a sophomore at UC Berkeley. Her son, Ryan, graduated from Harvard College and is attending UC Berkeley School of Law. Felicia and her husband live in her hometown of Santa Monica.
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- Co - Chair
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Co - Chair / Owner of the Kennedy / Marshall Company
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- Head of Motion Pictures, Bad Robot
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- Founder and CEO of PlayaNext
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- Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations
Jane Davis began her career as a CPA in public accounting. Subsequently, she worked in various financial leadership roles in technology, advertising, real estate, and entertainment. Prior to joining Archer, Jane served as CFO of a non-profit organization for nine years.
Jane grew up on the East Coast and graduated from Bryant University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She holds a CPA license from the California Board of Accountancy. Over the past two decades, Jane has served on several nonprofit boards.
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- Chief Development Officer, J. Paul Getty Trust
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- CEO & Editor in Chief, Ankler Media
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- Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning
- Middle School Director
Over her two decades in education, Karen Pavliscak has taught 6th grade through graduate-level classes in Literature, Writing, and Communication.
Most recently Archer's Middle School Director, Karen has been described as a "serial innovator," believing that 21st-century teachers are designers of learning rather than planners of content. To support this shift in teacher focus, she has presented extensively on the intersection between design, creative thinking, and empowered communication.
She holds a B.A. in Psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara, and a M.A.T. in English from Loyola Marymount University.
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- Executive Vice President, AECOM
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- Co - Founder of LA Blooms
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- Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
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- Co - Founder and Former CFO, Co - Founded Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. ( CSOD )
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- Director of Communications and Strategic Marketing
Rachael Uriarte joined the Archer community in 2022 as the Director of Communications and Strategic Marketing. With over 13 years of experience, Rachael began her career in communications and journalism in the European luxury goods and fashion industry before focusing on education and non-profits after moving to the United States.
Rachael grew up in London and holds a B.A. in Journalism and History from Queen Mary, University of London, and a Master of Liberal Arts in Journalism from Harvard University. She lives in Brentwood with her husband, son, and dog.
Reed Farley is the Middle School Director. Reed joined the Archer community in 2009 as a Performing Arts teacher. Since then, he has been an educational leader in the community serving as a Grade Level Dean, Department Chair, Director of Visual & Performing Arts, Director of Summer Programs, and Director of Academic Programs. Reed has been integral in the development of many of Archer's signature programs including the Institute of Film & Video Literacy, Archer Film Festival, and Archer Summer.
Prior to Reed's career in education, he worked as a director and choreographer for Off-Broadway and regional theatre companies across the nation.
Reed holds a B.F.A. in Drama from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and an M.Ed. from UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies.
Dr. Samantha Hazell-O'Brien joined Archer as the Dean of Student Life, Equity, and Inclusion in the 2021-2022 school year. In 2023, Samantha became Archer's Upper School Director. Samantha has taught English and worked in public and independent schools across the country for the past 11 years. Most recently, she served as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Marymount School Los Angeles where she also taught English for the past six years.
Samantha hails from Virginia where she received her B.A. in English from William and Mary College. She also holds an M.S. from Pace University and just completed her doctoral degree in educational leadership at UCLA.
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- Director of Advancement at the Archer School for Girls
Sarah Rooney is the Director of Advancement at The Archer School for Girls. Sarah began her career in development a decade ago, working for two nonprofits in the Washington, DC area before coming to Archer in 2017. Most recently, Sarah served as the Associate Director of Advancement, overseeing the Archer Fund and assisting with the Capital Campaign.
Sarah grew up outside of Baltimore and has a B.A. in English from Virginia Tech and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential. She lives in Brentwood with her husband and son.
"For 12 years, I worked in the corporate sector as a network administrator and I always had a desire to transition into education. When I first saw the photos of the historic campus, I remember thinking 'paradise'. After discovering what Archer's mission was, I was excited about being a part of such an organization. Archer has given me a new sense of confidence in my value as an employee. Whether it's the classrooms and offices I walk by, the campus events I attend, or seeing the everyday progress our students make through the technology I help provide and maintain is truly rewarding. "
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- Co - Chair
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Co - Chair / Executive Vice President, Entertainment Diversity, Inclusion & Communications at CBS Entertainment