Jordan Whittenburg is an experienced Human Resources professional. He is currently a Senior Consultant for a Fortune 500 company, specializing in employee compensation and benefits. Jordan was born on the westbank and continues to find ways to better this community. He currently serves as the Vice Chair on the Laureate Academy Board of Directors. Jordan obtained his MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University after graduating with a BS in Psychology from LSU. He currently lives in the New Orleans area with his wife and daughter.

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Dr. Caitlyn Scales is the Founder of Up the Scales (a strategic consulting group) and Co-Founder of Second Hub Collaborative (a hub providing strategic consulting expertise across multiple sectors). Both companies are dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations grow with purpose. A dynamic partner to changemakers, Caitlyn thrives on collaborating with bold thinkers and bringing big ideas to life—often by tapping into her extensive network across the U.S. and beyond. With 15+ years of expertise in strategic visioning and implementation, human-centered design, grant writing, sustainability, and engaging trainings and workshops, Caitlyn is all about turning possibilities into social impact.

Originally from Chicago, she holds a B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University and earned her Ph.D. in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education from Washington State University.  Caitlyn happily resides in New Orleans, LA with her husband and their pup.
 

Janel Green (coming soon) 

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Bria Joshua is a licensed Louisiana attorney with a background in civil law, real estate, and public service. She currently serves as Civil Division Counsel for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and is the principal of her own legal practice. A dedicated community advocate and proud Xavier University of Louisiana alumna, Bria brings a commitment to integrity, equity, and educational excellence to her role on the board.

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Dr. Jahquille Ross is the Chief of Talent at New Schools for New Orleans. Jahquille joined NSNO after 8 years serving students in NOLA charter schools. During that time, Jahquille’s experiences include Academy Principal, Instructional Coach, & 2nd grade teacher at InspireNOLA Alice Harte Charter School. Jahquille also served in the capacity of administrative fellow at NOLA-PS, working primarily with teachers and leaders at McDonogh 35 Senior High School and Cypress Academy in the areas of teaching and learning. A New Orleans native and product of Edna Karr Senior High School. Jahquille earned a B.A. from the historical Tuskegee University, a M.A.T. from Louisiana College, and recently graduated with his Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership from the University of Holy Cross. Jahquille is a 2014 Teach for America Corp Member. During his leisure, Jahquille is a mentor with Son of a Saint and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc.

 

Dr. Monique Handy (coming soon)

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Toyane Faulkner is originally from Kansas City Missouri but relocated to the greater New Orleans area for college. Toyane is a graduate of both Xavier University of New Orleans and Southern University. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Lifetime membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Toyane has been an employee of Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court and later at Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services as a Mental Health Professional since 2001. Toyane is a member of the Jefferson Parish Children Youth Planning Board where she has been the chairperson of the Continuum Care committee since 2013. Toyane recently completed the Louisiana Association of Public Charter School Board Training to become an active board member of Laureate Academy.