Programs. People.
Growth.
Programs. People.
Growth.
Hi! My name’s Guerdley a Talent & Program Development leader based in Philadelphia, building programs and coaching systems that help people and teams actually grow.
Hi! My name’s Guerdley a Talent & Program Development leader based in Philadelphia, building programs and coaching systems that help people and teams actually grow.
I bring the insight of an educator and the strategy
I bring the insight of an educator
and the strategy of a program manager
and the startegy of a program manager
of a program manager to build talent systems
to build solutions that align with how
to build solutions that align with
that align with how people actually learn, perform and grow.
how people actually learn, perform and grow.
people actually learn, perform and grow.
About Me
ABOUT ME
Fifteen years in, I still work from the belief I started with as an educator: a program is only as good as the person delivering it, and a person only grows as far as the coaching and structure around them allow. I've built and led programs supporting over 10,000 learners annually, training leaders, and designing the systems that help teams actually function.
15+ years of experience delivering programs across schools, nonprofits, and brands
Currently a Program Manager at LEAP, overseeing 40+ public school partnerships and 100+ teaching artists
Began in 2011, with Instructional Design as a Success Coach, designing project-based curricula focused on SEL, academic support, and college/career readiness
Since 2019, I've developed and led professional development for the NYC Department of Education and nonprofit teams
Since 2017, I've designed and facilitated engagement programming for organizations including Reebok, Kirkland & Ellis, Bombas, Athleta, and GirlBoss
All experiences are custom-built: aligned to learning goals, equity-centered, trauma-informed, and outcome-driven
Fifteen years in, I still work from the belief I started with as an educator: a program is only as good as the person delivering it, and a person only grows as far as the coaching and structure around them allow. I've built and led programs supporting over 10,000 learners annually, training leaders, and designing the systems that help teams actually function.
15+ years of experience delivering programs across schools, nonprofits, and brands
Currently a Program Manager at Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), overseeing 40+ public school partnerships and 100+ teaching artists
Began in 2011, with Instructional Design as a Success Coach, designing project-based curricula focused on SEL, academic support, and college/career readiness
Since 2019, I've developed and led professional development for the NYC Department of Education and nonprofit teams
Since 2017, I've designed and facilitated engagement programming for organizations including Reebok, Kirkland & Ellis, Bombas, Athleta, and GirlBoss
All experiences are custom-built: aligned to learning goals, equity-centered, trauma-informed, and outcome-driven
Fifteen years in, I still work from the belief I started with as an educator: a program is only as good as the person delivering it, and a person only grows as far as the coaching and structure around them allow. I've built and led programs supporting over 10,000 learners annually, training leaders, and designing the systems that help teams actually function.
15+ years of experience delivering programs across schools, nonprofits, and brands
Currently a Program Manager at Learning Through Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), overseeing 40+ public school partnerships and 100+ teaching artists
Began in 2011, with Instructional Design as a Success Coach, designing project-based curricula focused on SEL, academic support, and college/career readiness
Since 2019, I've developed and led professional development for the NYC Department of Education and nonprofit teams
Since 2017, I've designed and facilitated engagement programming for organizations including Reebok, Kirkland & Ellis, Bombas, Athleta, and GirlBoss
All experiences are custom-built: aligned to learning goals, equity-centered, trauma-informed, and outcome-driven
NYC Dept of Community Development emerging leaders Fellow
CERTIFIED TRAUMA INFORMED FACILiTATOR
Google certified User experience designer
200 hr registered yoga teacher
200 HR Registered Yoga Teacher
DYCD emerging nonprofit leaders fellow
Certified trauma informed facilitator
certified user experience designer
200 hr RYT
NYC Dept of youth and community development emerging leaders fellow
What I Do
What I Do
Program & Project Management
I lead cross-functional programs across education, nonprofit, and corporate spaces—bringing clarity, structure, and vision to every initiative. At LEAP, I manage 100+ teaching artists and 40+ school partnerships, overseeing operations, vendor coordination, event production, and stakeholder communication. Whether I’m using Salesforce to streamline data or mapping a full-scale wellness residency, I bring a strategic eye and a human-centered approach to everything I manage.
Program & Project Management
I lead cross-functional programs across education, nonprofit, and corporate spaces—bringing clarity, structure, and vision to every initiative. At LEAP, I manage 100+ teaching artists and 40+ school partnerships, overseeing operations, vendor coordination, event production, and stakeholder communication. Whether I’m using Salesforce to streamline data or mapping a full-scale wellness residency, I bring a strategic eye and a human-centered approach to everything I manage.
Instructional Design & Organizational Development
My instructional design work is rooted in empathy, cultural relevance, and impact. I’ve created dozens of project-based curricula focused on SEL, academic achievement, and college/career readiness—first as a Success Coach, and now as a leader in learning. I’ve also developed and facilitated professional development for educators, administrators, and nonprofit professionals, integrating trauma-informed practices and UX design principles to make learning engaging and accessible for all.
Instructional Design & Organizational Development
My instructional design work is rooted in empathy, cultural relevance, and impact. I’ve created dozens of project-based curricula focused on SEL, academic achievement, and college/career readiness—first as a Success Coach, and now as a leader in learning. I’ve also developed and facilitated professional development for educators, administrators, and nonprofit professionals, integrating trauma-informed practices and UX design principles to make learning engaging and accessible for all.
Facilitation & Engagement Design
As a facilitator, I bring energy, clarity, and deep listening to every room I enter. I’ve designed and led branded wellness experiences for companies like Reebok, Free People, Diversitech 2025 and Athleta, translating complex themes like mindfulness, identity, and equity into dynamic, embodied learning experiences. Whether it’s a flagship store activation or a conference keynote, I create spaces that connect people to purpose—and to each other.
Facilitation & Engagement Design
As a facilitator, I bring energy, clarity, and deep listening to every room I enter. I’ve designed and led branded wellness experiences for companies like Reebok, Free People, Diversitech 2025 and Athleta, translating complex themes like mindfulness, identity, and equity into dynamic, embodied learning experiences. Whether it’s a flagship store activation or a conference keynote, I create spaces that connect people to purpose—and to each other.
Impact in Action
From professional development panels to national conferences, these moments reflect the reach and resonance of my work in learning, leadership, and community impact.
Tribaja Diversitech Conference 2025 Speaker
March 2025
LEAP Townhall Professional Development
September 2018
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Emerging Leaders Cohort
April 2025
Black Women Talk Tech Road Map to Billions Conference Speaker
May 2025
GirlBoss Rally Conference Speaker
February 2018
Guest Speaker at Fit For Us’ community based programming initiative
March 2023
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Collaborators
Collaborators
10,000+
students impacted annually through arts-integrated programs managed across 40+ NYC schools and 100+ teaching artists.
3,000+
participants engaged through branded wellness activations created for 10+ major companies including Kirkland & Ellis, GirlBoss, Bombas, and Athleta.
500+
professional development sessions designed and facilitated for educators, facilitators, caregivers and nonprofit leaders.