Daisy currently serves as the Manager of Parent Engagement and Organizing. Specifically managing the Parent Leadership Teams Program, Daisy provides parents with leadership development opportunities, advocacy efforts, operational support and relevant education resources.
She also holds a certification as a Racial Healing Practitioner through Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Greater Chicago. Through TRHT, Ms. Carrera plans and brings about transformational and sustainable change to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism providing circle facilitation for students, staff, leadership, community leaders and parents.Daisy comes to K1C with 7 years’ experience in a PreK-8th grade public school setting, where she created a variety of programs, projects, and initiatives for students and families in need in partnership with administration and community leaders. She has sponsored different student clubs, facilitated professional development for staff and hosted free supply, food and holiday drives to support students and families.
Daisy is a graduate of Western Illinois University. She enjoys working out, bike riding along the lakefront, tennis, time with family and friends, and all things summertime Chicago.