OUR LEAD CONSULTANTS
Tajuana LaQuicia Ryder, COO
Quicia Ryder, PhD, LSSBB has 20 years of combined experience in Lean Six Sigma leadership, healthcare operations, organizational development, and community outreach. She leverages her skills in process automation to drive business efficiency for optimal internal team performance and customer service.
Denola Burton,
Human Resources
Denola has over 20 years of Human Resources /Employee-Relations/ Training/ Facilitation experience and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources, certified DISC Behavioral Coach, and a certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach with the John Maxwell Team. Denola supports the HR and operational needs at the Institute.
Ayodele Sasore
Master Black Belt Green Belt Instructor
Ayodele "AY" Sasore MBB is an analytical and resourceful professional with 15+ years’ experience in planning, establishing, and directing execution of best engineering practices/methodologies. AY has been instrumental in delivering strategic leadership and guidance to top-performing firms for completing multiple projects within strict time and budget constraints while ensuring optimal quality of all deliverables .
Bridgett Hudson
Rest & Rise (Youth)
Instructor
Bridgett Hudson is an experienced leader who has positively motivated and built teams for more than 20 years. Bridgett focuses on exceptional student outcomes with unwavering encouragement. Currently, Bridgett is an outstanding teacher in Lawrence Township, and we are honored to have her as an engaging instructor for our Reset & Rise program.
Christi D. Martin,
Green and Yellow Belt Instructor
Christi D. Martin, M.S.Ed, CSSGB, Doctoral Student, is a Learning and Development leader with a background in Adult Education and performance improvement. She is a Six Sigma Green Belt, Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, and DiSC Practitioner who is passionate about helping learners translate concepts into meaningful results.
Christen Peterson,
Green and Yellow Belt Instructor
With 15 years in Out-of-School-Time Programming and nonprofit leadership, Christen Peterson brings expertise in youth development, community engagement, and continuous improvement through Six Sigma practices. She is deeply committed to building collective voice and cultivating community, belonging, and asset-based, equitable systems that strengthen programs and elevate youth, families, communities, and the professionals who serve them.