BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CALLIE TURK
Co-Founder, Board Chair
​callie@reel2e.org
Callie is the mom of three teens, one of whom is 2e. Callie draws on her 15-plus year career working with ed tech companies and school districts at the cutting edge of educator professional learning. Callie received her MBA from Stanford University and BS from Miami University (Ohio). She is also a doctoral student with the Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education. ​
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Henry has over 40 years of experience in independent schools, serving as a teacher, administrator, and trustee. He received a BA in Religious Studies from Brown University and a masters in non-profit management from NYU. A New Yorker by birth and temperament, he moved to the Bay Area in 2012 and has worked in various educational leadership roles since, most recently as Director of Development at Mid-Peninsula HS since 2016.
Surabhi has over 15 years of experience leveraging data insights for developing organizational growth strategies, and has consulted with organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Health Organization. As a lifelong learner, Surabhi holds an MBA in Finance from India, and has completed Stanford’s SDRM courses in Decision Quality in Organizations and Biases in Decision-Making. ​​
Mia’s passions lie in innovation, education, mentorship and making a difference in the lives of others. Mia is an experienced leader in managing global business relationships and projects across various industries, including emerging technology, conversational AI, fintech, government, and more. Mia holds a B.A. in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.
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Susan has two children at home, including a 2e teen. She has over 15 years of experience building product and managing strategic alliances at startups and Fortune 500 companies. She previously served on the Board of Holt International Children’s Services. Susan earned her BA in International Studies from The American University and her MBA from the University of Michigan Business School. ​​
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MELINA PATTERSON
Board Secretary (7/1/26)
​​mia@reel2e.org
Melina has volunteered for several child-centered nonprofits, including her local PTA. She serves on the boards of Palo Alto Partners in Education as well as a U.S. nonprofit and Rwandan NGO focused on improving children’s healthcare in Rwanda. Melina worked as General Counsel of a tech startup and as an attorney at a large law firm. She holds a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago and a J.D. from the University of Chicago.​​​​​
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Stephanie holds a BS in Statistics from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, along with a certificate in Education from Bridges Graduate School of Education, focused on cognitive diversity and strength-based learning. Stephanie is passionate about education through inspired teaching and engaged learning that fits the learner, humane technology, and health and well-being. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, reading, golfing, and spending time with her two children, other family members, and her friends.
Patrick is the father of three young adult children and has a history of volunteering in education, having served on the boards of Palo Alto Partners in Education and One Warm Coat. An experienced Talent leader, he is currently the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Expedia Group and is a certified Executive Coach. Previously, he spent over a decade at Google leading teams that hired specialized tech talent, including AI and quantum computing researchers. Bringing extensive corporate leadership to the REEL board, Patrick holds a B.S. in Psychology from Michigan State University.