Anissa is our Senior Director of  the Education Center with over 15 years of experience in university teaching and administration, research and writing, education technology, and education-based partnerships. She holds an M.A. in Education from Temple University, an M.A. in Language and Communication from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy and Culture from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Specialties:  Curriculum Development and Teaching – Educational Policy – EdTech – Mixed Methods Research –  Program Evaluation and Management – Racial Equity and Inclusion – Sociolinguistics – Workforce Development

Clyde is our Data Science Manager along with being a consultant with 10+ years
of expertise in using algorithms, programming languages, and principles for statistical analysis
and varied data science implementations. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from
Morgan State University.

Specialties: Statistical Analysis & Modeling – Data Visualization – User Training & Support –
Strategic Research & Analysis – Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

Emmanuella is our Evaluation Manager with over four years of experience in global health, development and management consulting that supports organizations in integrating adaptive and participatory strategies to improve project outcomes and impact. She holds an M.S. in Public Health from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Specialties: Program Management – Impact Evaluation – Research Design- Adaptive Learning – Social Innovation- Empathy

Malikah is a business executive with 10+ years of experience in the leadership, startup, health &
wellness industries, faculty Development, project management, and quality & improvement focus.
She holds a BS from VCU.
Specialties: Client Service – Event Coordination – Operational Systems Implementation –
Outreach – Leadership Training – Administration Management – Strategic Planning – Being a
Good Listener

Thomas is our Executive Director and Project Manager by trade with 15+ years of experience in
education, government, and philanthropy industries. His focus is on racial equity, policy, and
budget. He holds an MBA from Penn State.

Specialties: Social Innovation – Program Development – Operationalizing Racial Equity –
Research Design – Trend Anthropology – Consumer Targeting – Community Development –
Being a Friend

Highly experienced entrepreneur and real estate consultant with over 15 years of experience. His specialities include small business management, property management and real estate development.

Thomas is our Executive Director and Project Manager by trade with 15+ years of experience in
education, government, and philanthropy industries. His focus is on racial equity, policy, and
budget. He holds an MBA from Penn State.

Specialties: Social Innovation – Program Development – Operationalizing Racial Equity –
Research Design – Trend Anthropology – Consumer Targeting – Community Development –
Being a Friend