Marya Kazmi is a highly experienced consultant and coach at Brown Girl Interrupting LLC, a company dedicated to empowering women and marginalized communities. She specializes in leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. With her strong background in organizational development and social justice, she is adept at creating inclusive environments and promoting social change. Her work involves conducting workshops, coaching sessions, and facilitating conversations that challenge biases, stereotypes, and systemic barriers. Kazmi is committed to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential and create a more equitable world.More...
Nikia Lazarus is a seasoned Educational Consultant with extensive experience in the field of education. She is currently serving as an Educational Consultant at Lazarus Education Consultants, a company she founded with the aim of providing expert guidance and resources to students, parents, and educators. Nikia has always been passionate about education and helping others reach their potential, which led her to transition from a successful teaching career into consulting. With her deep understanding of educational systems and policies, she is able to provide valuable insights and recommendations tailored to each client's specific needs. Nikia holds a Master’s degree in Education and is known for her commitment to excellence and innovative approaches to problem-solving. She continues to inspire and empower countless individuals in their academic journeys.More...
Julie Maresco
Teacher@Montgomery County Public Schools
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Elementary teacher and special education teacher.More...
Elementary School Principal@Montgomery County Public Schools
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John Manchester
Privacy Program Manager
Verified
Managed projects and supported teams to improve privacy outcomes for global users of the company’s platforms.
• Led global privacy initiatives impacting over 3 billion users, aligning with international regulations and Meta’s internal governance.
• Developed enterprise-wide privacy KPI/KRI frameworks to inform strategic investment and executive reporting.
• Directed quarterly compliance reporting processes across legal, analytics, and product teams.
• Evaluated emerging technologies for compliance implications, including AI-driven systems and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Designed workforce upskilling content aligned with IAPP certifications.
• Maintained a collaborative partnership with key stakeholders (engineering, data science, data engineering, analytics, risk, legal, etc.) to ensure align between remediation efforts and organizational priorities.
Managed Cybersecurity and Privacy programs enabling enhanced and accelerated achievement of organizational goals.
• Directed cybersecurity and privacy governance aligned with NIST SP800-53, 800-171, and 800-61.
• Authored cybersecurity policies, aligning with NIST SP800-53 and FISMA requirements.
• Designed the organization’s privacy risk assessment framework and led its adoption.
• Managed regulatory and institutional audits, enhancing data security and policy adherence.
• Staying updated on global trends and industry best practices, authored global threat analysis briefings, directly supporting executive and research risk posture.
• Strategic advisor to the Institutional Review Board ensuring compliance with HIPAA, and regulations pertaining to research involving human subjects.
• Led technical documentation reviews and quality assurance for policies and procedures impacting NIH and federal partners.
• Managed third-party risk management, reviewing SOC2 or other cyber performance reporting.More...
Beth Pennington
Learning and Development Consultant
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Experienced Instructional Design Strategist and EdTech Consultant specializing in AI integration, digital learning ecosystems, and workforce development. With over 20 years of experience spanning K–12, higher education, and corporate training, I bring deep expertise in instructional design, curriculum innovation, LMS platforms, and learning analytics.
Highlights include:
• Secured $500K+ in grants for tech-forward learning initiatives
• Built regional and statewide training programs on project-based learning and instructional technology
• Led 9-county revitalization of a regional science fair, including judge recruitment, student engagement, and data systems
• Early adopter of web-based learning—designed the first K–12 district websites in West Virginia
• Expert in 508 compliance, UDL, and Backward Design to ensure inclusive, impactful learning
I specialize in designing scalable, measurable learning experiences aligned with business goals and learner success. Whether partnering on contract roles in curriculum design, instructional tech strategy, LMS optimization, or grant-based learning innovation—I bring high-level execution and a systems-thinking mindset.More...
Kelly Reider is a highly experienced and skilled Education Consultant, Curriculum Developer, Trainer, Coach, and Leader at English Learner Portal. She specializes in developing and implementing comprehensive educational programs and curriculum tailored to the needs of English learners. In addition to her curriculum development expertise, Reider is also a proficient trainer and coach, offering guidance and support to educators. Her leadership skills have been instrumental in driving the success of English Learner Portal. Her commitment to enhancing English language education makes her a valuable asset to the company.More...
Quanice Floyd
Executive Director@National Guild for Community Arts Education
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Quanice Floyd is the Executive Director at the National Guild for Community Arts Education, where she utilizes her passion and experience to advocate for arts education. Prior to her current role, Quanice held several leadership positions in the arts and education sector which established her as a leading voice in this field. She is also the founder of the Arts Administrators of Color Network, an organization dedicated to empowering artists and arts leaders of color. Quanice's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of arts education and her commitment to creating inclusive and equitable arts communities. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Master of Arts in Arts Management from George Mason University. Her dedication and expertise continue to propel the National Guild for Community Arts Education forward.More...