Kamal L. Marell, M. Ed., Executive Director

Kamal L. Marell is a Philadelphia native with over a decade of professional experience in the fields of child welfare, public education, youth advocacy, and community partnership. In his previous role as program manager of a shelter for women and children, Kamal was responsible for the implementation, oversight, and budgeting of quality assurance for onsite, trauma-informed programming provided to residents by community partners and stakeholders.

Kamal earned a B.A. in Sociology from Clemson University in 2010 and received his Master’s in Urban Education from Temple University in 2018. Kamal is passionate about leading and serving young adults in the community by providing them with access, education, experiences, and opportunities beyond their past and present circumstances.

Shelli Branscomb, Program Manager

Shelli is an LCSW who has worked in a variety of programs and organizations that focus on addressing community violence and trauma, since 2002. Originally from Southern California, Shelli came to Philadelphia in 2016 by way of New York City. Her therapeutic work focuses on family systems, and incorporates modalities such as Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy. At M&E, Shelli leads our professional development programming and creative events, as well as supports the team with onboarding and management.