OUR FACILITATORS
Maria
Santos, M.A.
Learning Facilitator
Facilitator with diverse experience exceeding student and coworker expectations alike while working in the business and education fields over the past 15 years. Expertise in bilingualism, conflict resolution, and financial budget. Certified as Customer Service & Sales Specialist.
Alane
Sanchez, MBA
Learning Facilitator
Business development professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare management, patient care, and radiology administration. She advocates to her students that only through learning do we make progress both personally and societally. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant.
Tawana
Horton, MHSM
Learning Facilitator
Professional with over 10 years of managerial experience in healthcare and case management. Mrs. Horton has led a variety of healthcare and process improvement initiatives for insurance companies, claims centers, public health organizations, and colleges. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant.
Harvey
Rusher
Learning Facilitator
Professional with over 30 cumulative years in the business sector and an extensive knowledge of web and graphic design. Mr. Rusher helps his students understand the design concepts & techniques that are most useful to businesses and the impact they have on building a professional brand.
Ninfa
Escobar, Ph.D
Learning Facilitator
With over 14 years of experience in the eduction and healthcare field, this facilitator puts her students first by understanding the issues and determining the right training strategy per class. Expertise in employee engagement, performance improvement,
and leadership strategies.
Cyntrell
Legette, MBA
Learning Facilitator
Empathetic & driven facilitator with over 15 years of experience in the education field in roles as an Administrative Assistant and School Guidance Counselor. Her expertise centers on facilitating topics in administration and office management, bookkeeping and accounting, career planning, mental health, and K-12 education.
D'Andrea
Jefferson
Learning Facilitator
Having over 25 years of
experience in IT/System and Network Administration, D'Andrea brings her technical and facilitation skills to the field of education. Her purpose & passion lies in aiding and equipping adult learners with the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the technology sector.
Tonya Jeffery,
Ed.D.
Learning Facilitator & Learning Experience Curator
Professional with over 16 years of experience in the field of education, including PK-12, higher ed, and the healthcare sector. She is an expert in STEM/STEAM/TESOL, a leader in curriculum and instruction, and a trainer in teacher professional development. Her passion for learning extends to help those in her community.
Daniela
Venegas
Learning Facilitator
Professional with over 15 years of experience working in higher education. Daniela understands what it takes to help students from all backgrounds develop into thriving professionals and leaders in their respective communities. Expertise in leadership, career readiness, conflict management, team dynamics, policy development, and coaching.
April Red,
M.Ed.
Learning Facilitator
Passionate educator that believes in positively impacting learners through innovative, research-based curriculum and instruction. With over 15 years of experience teaching middle school-aged and adult learners, she strives to ensure that every student is able to grow and learn. Certified Customer Service & Sales Specialist.
Toinette
Wright
Learning Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Professional with more than 15 years of experience in the government sector working as an administrative professional alongside top-level executives. Toinette is a certified leadership coach and trainer through John Maxwell's Leadership Institute and a certified DISC Behavioral Analysis consultant.
Denae Hough,
CPA
Learning Facilitator
Proven Certified Public Accountant with almost 20 years of experience providing expertise in accounting, personal and business taxation. Her passion for bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, and process improvement has resulted in the strategic direction of daily operations related to generally accepted accounting principles' strategies in alignment with long-term organizational goals and objectives within companies.
Shawn Powell,
Ed.S.
Learning Facilitator
Professional driven by a profound passion for instilling a lifelong love of learning in every student. Shawn Powell has a rich background in education spanning from work in teaching and educational leadership roles in the public, private, and higher education sectors. She has a proven track record of integrating technology to create engaging and innovative learning experiences that supports the diverse adult learner needs.
Janet
Humphrey, MBA
Learning Facilitator
With a dynamic blend of hands-on business experience and nearly two decades in business education, Janet brings a practical, results-driven approach as a Learning Facilitator. Her teaching spans a broad spectrum of business courses, from Financial Analysis and Securities/Investments to Business Law and Professional Communications.
Crystal L.
Bessix, Ph.D.
Executive Leadership Coach/Speaker
A champion for the workforce with over 15 years of experience aligning leadership, talent management, and teaching expertise to transform people, processes, and performance. Expertise in strategic planning, design expertise, and team dynamics.