William Teasley Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Created and initiated Nerd Ninjaz & Future Ready that introduces young people, ages 5 -20, to computer coding (Blockly, HTML, CSS, & JavaScript) and digital citizenship. Supported and coached 2,000+ City of Atlanta young people in computer coding and digital citizenship using diverse learning tools. Provided services to several youth-focused organizations including Atlanta, Neighborhood Charter School, Wings for Kids, the City of Atlanta Centers of Hope, and several others. Launched the Soar project from 2012-2017 that provided assistance to private liberal arts colleges (Davidson, Amherst, Pamona, Pitzer, and others) in identifying and recruiting high-performing youth that attended Title I high schools. Unlocked over $1,000,000 in financial resources for Soar students attending liberal arts colleges. Conducted Financial Aid Saturdays from 2012-2015 in 12 Metro Atlanta's high schools with the lowest graduation rates (over $1,000,00 accessed). Spearheaded the Independent Scholar project, the Georgia Youth Opportunities Initiative's (GYOI), to create a mobile and web app to assist first-generation youth high school students in accessing and succeeding in postsecondary learning. Organized and managed TEDxYouth@PiedmontPark and TEDxYouth@TheBeltline from 2011 - 2015. Recruited 40+ young speakers, ages 12 - 24, to prepare and gave TED-style talks to diverse audiences of 500+ teens and adults. Designed and developed the Daniel H. Stanton Elementary School Transformation Plan (2012) that prevented its closure; Served as a community coordinator and program manager of The Leader In Me program, based on Dr. Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, at Daniel H. Stanton Elementary School; Certified 7 Habits facilitator. The school has transformed into the Barack and Michelle Obama Academy.

AT-1CE leverages augmented reality, geofencing, and geocaching to bring African and Native American history to life around us by sharing the truths of the past to enlighten us today. Imagine the progress we would make if we reconciled our past. Demo coming in 2021.

Founding member of Fun Venutres, LLC that owns the Khonso Brewing craft beer brand. Primary responsibilities include developing beer recipes and overseeing branding, marketing, and product planning. Opening in late 2022

Lead Analyst (Project Manager) for Triple Play Curriculum Refresh for Boys & Girls Club of America to update and refresh center offerings for youth members; Wrote curriculum for Social Recreation component of BGCA Triple Play Curriculum Refresh; Managed team of curriculum writers, editors, and document managers (2016).Provide college and career consulting services for youth development programs supported by the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta; Certified External Assessor for United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta’s Youth Program Quality initiative; Assessed K-12 After school programs in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Fulton County and Douglas County; Coaching and training youth development program on Youth Program Quality; Provide college planning assistance, guidance and support to high school students at Youth On The Move (2014).

Managed and implemented all research efforts of the AEF; Developed, managed, and monitored program budgets; Managed College Success Program, Increased members in the College Success Network from 15 members to 90 members; Facilitated vision and mission setting sessions for College Success Network members; Collaborated with Metro-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta Regional Council on Higher Education, and the University System of Georgia to develop and implement strategies that increased college access and student success; Implemented innovative programs to increase local youth-serving organizations' capacity to provide college readiness, access and success support services; Managed office staff and interns. Participated in Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta education initiatives such as the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta’s Ready by 21 Education Leadership Council, Georgia Youth Opportunities Initiative (foster kids); Metro Atlanta Asset Building Coalition; Georgia BIO; SIEGE (Georgia video game developers); Build partnerships with higher education institutions to participate in K-12 college readiness efforts; Coordinated and organized a youth engagement initiative TEDxYouth@PiedmontPark; Recruited speakers and sponsors for TEDxYouth@PiedmontPark; Prepared and wrote grant proposals and reports; Developed partnerships with Atlanta area economic, education and workforce organizations; Presented research reports to foundations and community leaders; Developed and managed AEF social media strategy.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Managed clients and projects in North Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana; Developed community, economic, and education strategies and implementation plans for counties and regions; Developed P-16 biosciences education and workforce development strategy and implementation plan for the North Carolina Research Campus; Oversaw project team in researching and preparing materials for clients; Marketed company at events to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones; Conducted best practices research; Analyzed K-16 education performance and resources; postsecondary education matriculation, education innovation, and program capacity; Maintained knowledge of community, economic, education, and technology innovations and their impact on communities; Conducted interviews and facilitated focus groups of business, community, education, faith, and government leaders; and Administered and designed several large online surveys for client communities to engage the public.

Managed operations for a small business; Marketed services and negotiated contracts with clients; Developed customized programs to meet clients needs in community, economic, education, and workforce analysis; Managed market research projects in Alabama, Georgia, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Colorado; Provided management assistance to non-profit start-ups in Alabama and Georgia; Developed fundraising strategies and wrote grant proposals that secured over $2+ million in financial resources for non-profits in Alabama and Georgia; Participated in Brownfield related program efforts in the Southeast; Participated in Alabama Million Solar Roofs renewable energy program development.

South Portland, Me, Us

Assisted foreign exchange students in locating host families in Atlanta; Collaborated with Atlanta Public Schools in engaging High Schools to participate in program; Collaborated with principals and school staff to support transition students to life in US and school; Guided and supported host parents throughout the 10-month hosting term; Counseled students on academic and social adjustment challenges; Resolved student, family and school challenges as they arose.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Member of International Trade Development team: Managed projects in Canada, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore; Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts with foreign suppliers and governments agencies; Managed engineering and technical exchange programs; Created innovative aerospace, environmental, information, and other technology transfer and trade programs; Developed higher and workforce education enhancement programs in client designated communities; and Member of Lockheed Martin marketing team that specialized in closing multi-million dollar aerospace and aircraft product sales.

Masters, Educational Technology Leadership

Bs, Business-Marketing

High School Diploma, General Studies