https://presidentialpartnersllc.com/home daily 1.0 2021-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575474267651-G8W2QLMIQQMX8YIM912Q/image-asset.jpeg Home - University-Community Partnership Strategy and Support with a focus on K-12 pipeline development we assess assets, convene stakeholders, and create high-impact strategies that produce healthier communities, while prioritizing inclusive decision-making Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575474423973-RBN25168TIJ7BNNBXT00/image-asset.jpeg Home - Academic and Curriculum Development design, implement, and assess innovative educational programs that improve student retention and learning outcomes Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575474307441-H31ZU1O3N7NQ5G14VML8/image-asset.jpeg Home - Leadership Coaching and Professional Development customized coaching, mentoring, and professional development that ensures organizations are prepared to sustain the work for the long term and effectively manage change Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1581445216406-OQAK2AO1E6CACOXZOU2N/image-asset.jpeg Home - Philanthropy and Foundation Strategy convening, facilitation, and project management aimed at supporting impact driven grant-making and fundraising Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1581445326433-HAK4D9K22AHKFIN5KNTR/image-asset.jpeg Home - Institutional Collaborations and Restructuring identify partners and synergies for institutional efficiency Learn More https://presidentialpartnersllc.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2020-03-12 https://presidentialpartnersllc.com/impact daily 0.75 2020-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1576250849300-FAUF2XK5VZY974X275VF/image-asset.jpeg Impact - Leadership Coaching and Professional Development Leadership matters. It is a critical component for addressing complex challenges; however, it is sometimes difficult to determine the best approach to addressing seemingly entrenched problems. The team has served as both executives and board members, and provided coaching and development across institutes of higher education, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and K-12 schools. 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Marty was instrumental in the growth of community schools – where educators and community partners work together to enable students to learn and thrive – as a universal strategy for school change. He works from the grassroots to the grasstops to ensure that policy solutions are responsive to the needs and desires of students and their families. He was a VSITA Volunteer and has an AB degree of Columbia University and a JD from the Georgetown University Law Center. Areas of expertise Presidential Transitions School and Community Partnerships Dynamic Vision-Driven Strategic Planning Community Engagement Nurturing Sustainable Change Listening to Student and Community Voice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575398588581-OIJVJVEROYQ1BU1V0H28/richard-guarasci-web-square.jpg Team - Dr. Richard Guarasci, Founder & Principal Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575406453299-MUZA771P7911R3KV8EDI/nyeema-watson-web-square.jpg Team - Dr. Nyeema Watson, Consultant Nyeema Watson, Ph.D. is an experienced leader in  civic and community engagement, higher education administration, anchor institution partnerships, student success initiatives, policy and program development, and research on issues relating to minority children and youth who live in high poverty areas.  Committed to diversity, access and inclusion and supporting individuals, communities and institutions working in partnership to achieve shared goals for positive transformation. Areas of expertise College Access & Success Program Development Civic Engagement Curriculum and Pedagogy K-12 Partnership Development Strategic Planning for Civic Engagement Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1578321830954-QY35Z3KIBFMQIPJWOPOG/Valerie+Holton+new+Dec-2019_Square.jpg Team - Dr. Valerie Holton, Consultant Valerie Holton, Ph.D. has worked with higher education institutions, associations and non-profit organizations across the United States and globally to enhance, assess, and demonstrate their impact. Valerie has provided technical assistance to human service organizations and state agencies in the areas of strategic planning, board development, and program design and evaluation. She is passionate about helping universities and organizations tackle the major challenges facing our communities. Areas of expertise Designing Strategies Critical to Engaged and Anchor Missions Aligning Institutional Assets with Community-identified Opportunities Developing and Implementing Enterprise Data Mechanisms Creating Supports for Community-engaged Teaching and Research Coaching Diverse Leaders Committed to Collaboration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575406380773-GASONERA2LL9OE33N9MB/brian-murphy-web-square.jpg Team - Dr. Brian Murphy, Consultant Brian Murphy, Ph.D., is an experienced organizer, educator, and leader in civic engagement and equity in higher education. He served as De Anza College's president for fourteen years, taught political theory and urban politics at the University of California and San Francisco State, directed the San Francisco Urban Institute, was co-founder of The Democracy Commitment, and served as the principal legislative consultant on the review of California’s Master Plan for Higher Education. Areas of expertise Civic and Community Partnerships Institutional Change Undergraduate Curriculum Legislative Policy and Representation International Programs and Partnerships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575398606992-ZG359QC8CGGZWES367QA/stephen-greenwald-web-square.jpg Team - Stephen Greenwald, Founder & Principal Stephen Greenwald is an educator, lawyer, media executive and consultant. He served as President of Metropolitan College of New York from 1999 to 2007 and as the Chief Executive Officer of three media companies; taught law at Temple University Law School, Fordham Law School and in Israel, and developed graduate media programs at Wagner College. Stephen’s diverse experience in both academia and business encompasses all aspects of institutional management including financing, program innovation and leadership. Areas of expertise Presidential Transitions Experiential Learning International Collaborations Institutional Leadership Mergers and Joint Ventures Media Program Development & Implementation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de6aaf289bbc44830db2506/1575406620485-9545X7TO8V5YZSJP2Q17/tim-gannon-web-square.jpg Team - Tim Gannon , Consultant Tim Gannon has an extensive background as a leader in high schools across New York City. He has served as a high school math teacher, Dean, Chairman of Math Department, Assistant Principal of Security and Discipline, Assistant Principal of Mathematics Supervision, and Principal of Port Richmond High School.  At Port Richmond High School he reorganized the school into one of New York City’s first Community Schools,  partnering with Wagner College to develop a strong civic engagement partnership and developing a neighborhood K-12 college pipeline to address the social and educational needs of one of Staten Island’s most at-risk communities. 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