Meet our Team
L. Wayles Wilson, Founder & Lead Consultant
Wayles provides expert project management & implementation support, and organization leadership. Her recent consulting projects have ranged from program feasibility and implementation for an online Learning Management System, student enrollment competitive analysis and implementation, grant writing, as well as strategic planning and operations to support schools with sustainability efforts.
With over 15 years of experience in education nonprofits, Wayles offers expertise in staffing (hiring & management), professional development, strategic planning, school finance & operations, project management, and more.
Wayles previously served as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer, School Support for Camden City School District in Camden, NJ. During her time there, she supported the executive leadership team on strategic planning and goals oversight, as well as managed school finance and operational functions. Prior to joining CCSD full-time, she worked as consultant with TNTP (formerly The New Teacher Project) serving on talent and staffing teams in Camden, as well as Baltimore City, and Philadelphia. Wayles has experience hiring for all school-based roles, and running new teacher & leader training, coaching and certification programs. Prior to her time in K-12 education, Wayles worked in alumni relations and development in higher education.
She holds degrees in education non-profit administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, and is a certified School Business Administrator in New Jersey. She also holds Bachelor's degrees from Washington College in business administration and international relations.
Ayanna Williams, Education Consultant & Capacity Support
Ayanna is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of exemplary educational leadership and management experience. Her multifaceted expertise spans a diverse range of areas, including enrollment strategy, design and analysis, operational efficiencies, coaching, leadership development, team building, financial management, and project oversight. Her passion for enhancing customer and employee service is a driving force behind her career, and she is dedicated to providing invaluable support to our clients. Throughout her career, Ayanna has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence, consistently achieving remarkable results through her innovative approaches to problem-solving and her ability to lead and inspire teams. Her keen analytical skills, coupled with a results-driven mindset, have enabled her to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions that have a lasting impact.
Ayanna holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College, where she honed her pedagogical skills and deepened her understanding of educational systems. Complementing this, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami, equipping her with a strong foundation in business principles and strategies that she aptly applies to the field of education.
With a proven track record of excellence, a commitment to service, and a diverse skill set, Ayanna is an invaluable asset to any organization or project. Her dedication to enhancing educational experiences and fostering growth, both personally and professionally, makes her an exceptional leader and collaborator. Ayanna's enthusiasm for supporting our clients is unwavering, and she is eager to contribute her expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Nisha Patel, Capacity Specialist & Operations Manager
Nisha has helped launch and maintain HubSpot, a CRM platform that Mastery Schools now uses to recruit and maintain prospective students. She has also assisted in grant writing projects for school districts in Philadelphia and New Jersey, and has maintained weekly social media and blog posts for nonprofit organizations. She has a passion for design and project management which has helped create effective communication pathways for our clients and continues to do excellent work providing exemplary results through our multifaceted organization.
Having been a teaching assistant during her time at UC Irvine, she is equipped with leadership and organizational skills which have been highlighted with the work she has done for clients since joining Sustainable Schooling.
Nisha is a recent graduate from the University of California, Irvine where she received degrees in Psychological Sciences with an emphasis on child development and Criminology, Law, and Society. She began working for Sustainable Schooling eager to learn more about nonprofit education and has swiftly adjusted to the role of education consultant.
Nisha plans to get her Masters in Child Life and wants to continue down a path of service and giving back to her community. Her dedication to helping clients makes her an ideal consultant and she is excited to help clients continue to surpass their education goals and create a brighter future for students across the country.
