Let's Begin Our Introduction of Lazarus Educational Services Inc. (LAZARUS)
Board Members, Advisors and Technicians
Rosie Tooley, DRE, Executive Director
Dr. Tooley (Doctorate in Religious Education, 2003) is a retired educator (School District of Philadelphia), an experienced Real Estate entrepreneur, and a licensed Delaware educator, As a seasoned educator, entrepreneur and visionary, Dr. Tooley has created successful enrichment programs and collaborated with teams to serve students and clients for many years. She specializes in curricular development and creating inclusive learning environments. Dr. Tooley will obtain her Trauma-Informed Care Certification in May 2021, from Wilmington University.
Dr. Tooley will oversee operations and instruction at LESI to develop the existing business skills of highly motivated, innovative and entrepreneurial Returning Citizens and Veterans. She will design the curriculum to incorporate Trauma-Informed Care protocols. Dr. Tooley is accustomed to empowering people through skill development, practical activities and affirmations which helps clients attain their goals.
David Jones, Board Member,
David has over thirty-five (35) years of manufacturing and supervisory experience for various companies. He possesses advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety protocols. David is well versed in quality methodologies and metrics analysis. He has extensive experience in managing supplier contracts and service agreements.
David's work experiences allow him to provide LAZARUS with guidance and insight into curriculum development, business plan review benchmarks, business statistics research and analysis. He has experience with inventory management to address issues like establishing "order point" and "order quantity" to manage inventory costs, which will benefit our clients. David also has experience with establishing workplace safety rules and procedures to mitigate accidents and injuries.
Lori Alberts, Board Member, Reentry Services
Lori Alberts has founded and is Chairwoman of several organizations including:
Wayne Atwell, Board Member, Co-Treasurer
Wayne is a member of the Board of Directors of Lazarus and serves as the treasurer. He is focused on helping LAZARUS increase its fund raising efforts to help finance the next stage of growth. He is the VP of Strategy at Barclays US Consumer Bank. Previously, he worked in business transformation at Alliance Bernstein and management consulting at McKinsey & Company. Wayne has a degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from New York University.
Joseph Walls, Board Member, Veterans Services, Entrepreneurship
Founder, Veterans Services and advocate for equity for those in reentry. Joe presents the views of entrepreneurial veterans and individuals in Reentry for LAZARUS' work and activities.
Advisors and Collaborators
People who share a passion to help empower others to gain financial freedom!
Ron Baron, Del-One Federal Credit Union
Financial Advisor and Donor
Ron Baron is instrumental in providing financial oversight for LESI's financial operations.
Del-One has been helping members reach their goals since 1960!
Ron is a strong partner of supporter of LESI's Financial Village!
Pete DuPont Freedom Foundation/E3 Program
Dr. Tooley is member of the PDFF Initiative and is an active member of their program opportunities.
Association with the PDFF has opened to door to many other collaborations with financial institutions and supportive organizations.
ALLY Financial
The Ally Financial provides both support in-kind and financial support to Lazarus initiatives.
Barclays US
Wayne Atwell, VP of Strategy at Barclays US Consumer Bank, is Co-Treasurer on Lazarus' Board.
Audrey Scott-Hynson, SBDC
Business Advisor
Delaware Small Business Development Center
Dave Mengers, Vice President Breckstone Architecture
Breckstone Architecture is a multidisciplinary design firm offering architecture, engineering, interior design and project management services.
Their mission is to assist in the revitalization of underserved communities in the City of Wilmington.
Avery and Richetta Tooley, Advisors
Avery and Richetta Tooley are educators with Prince George's County Public Schools (MD). Avery's graduate-level background in curriculum design and urban planning enable him to serve LAZARUS' primarily in developing assessments and utilizing research-based strategies in adult education. Richetta is an Reading and Literacy Specialist for Prince George's County, Maryland.
Kinamo Lomon, Advisor
Director of Safety Operations, Princeton University
Avery Tooley, Board Member
Avery Tooley, Educator with Prince George's County Public Schools (M. His graduate-level background in curriculum design and urban planning enable him to serve LAZARUSprimarily in developing assessments and utilizing research-based strategies in adult education.
John Johnson, Cyber Lion Consulting
Cyber Lion Consulting brings the organization and structure of Project Management together with the technical insight and understanding of Information Security to offer a complete and unique solution tailored for their clients.
Luke Elvy, 3rd Level IT PRO
Luke installed, maintains and manages LESI's IT processes. He will be instrumental in managing any hiccups in LESI's online courses when we launch in 2023.
Partners in Reentry - Coalition of Delaware (PIRCOD) Board
PIRCOD's mission is to reduce prison recidivism by increasing the level of societal awareness and the mitigation of barriers that impact one's ability to return to community living.
I am a member of the PIRCOD Board.
Paul Ingrassia - Total Security
Paul manages and maintains and performs services regarding fire, safety and security systems at LESI.
Rahim El, President, MoorWay Management
General Contracting Services
Restorers, Renovators and Retrofitters; serving the business community for more than 25 years.
Vincent Episcopo, Community Development Loan Officer
NCALL Loan Fund - CDFI Nonprofit Lender
NCALL focuses on helping lower income and distressed areas become revitalized through mission based lending and provision of technical assistance.
Jaehn Tindley Dennis, Third District Neighborhood Planning Council
Zanthia Oliver, Council Person, Third District
Dr. Tooley (Doctorate in Religious Education, 2003) is a retired educator (School District of Philadelphia), an experienced Real Estate entrepreneur, and a licensed Delaware educator, As a seasoned educator, entrepreneur and visionary, Dr. Tooley has created successful enrichment programs and collaborated with teams to serve students and clients for many years. She specializes in curricular development and creating inclusive learning environments. Dr. Tooley will obtain her Trauma-Informed Care Certification in May 2021, from Wilmington University.
Dr. Tooley will oversee operations and instruction at LESI to develop the existing business skills of highly motivated, innovative and entrepreneurial Returning Citizens and Veterans. She will design the curriculum to incorporate Trauma-Informed Care protocols. Dr. Tooley is accustomed to empowering people through skill development, practical activities and affirmations which helps clients attain their goals.
David Jones, Board Member,
David has over thirty-five (35) years of manufacturing and supervisory experience for various companies. He possesses advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety protocols. David is well versed in quality methodologies and metrics analysis. He has extensive experience in managing supplier contracts and service agreements.
David's work experiences allow him to provide LAZARUS with guidance and insight into curriculum development, business plan review benchmarks, business statistics research and analysis. He has experience with inventory management to address issues like establishing "order point" and "order quantity" to manage inventory costs, which will benefit our clients. David also has experience with establishing workplace safety rules and procedures to mitigate accidents and injuries.
Lori Alberts, Board Member, Reentry Services
Lori Alberts has founded and is Chairwoman of several organizations including:
- "Link of Love' - a support group for Returning Citizens and Families with an Incarcerated loved one. Her group offers support, resources, and information about the criminal justice system.
- Partnership in Reentry Coalition of Delaware (PIRCOD) - a network of organizations, agencies and Churches that provide services to those in Reentry and focus efforts on providing "wrap-around" services to help citizens cope with and move forward with their new life.
- Fresh Start Resource Center, Smyrna, DE - provides direct services as well as referrals to the homeless and citizens and their families.
- It's My Life - a program to provide Trauma-Informed counseling with life skills and fun to teenagers from 14-18 year of age at local Community Centers.
Wayne Atwell, Board Member, Co-Treasurer
Wayne is a member of the Board of Directors of Lazarus and serves as the treasurer. He is focused on helping LAZARUS increase its fund raising efforts to help finance the next stage of growth. He is the VP of Strategy at Barclays US Consumer Bank. Previously, he worked in business transformation at Alliance Bernstein and management consulting at McKinsey & Company. Wayne has a degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from New York University.
Joseph Walls, Board Member, Veterans Services, Entrepreneurship
Founder, Veterans Services and advocate for equity for those in reentry. Joe presents the views of entrepreneurial veterans and individuals in Reentry for LAZARUS' work and activities.
Advisors and Collaborators
People who share a passion to help empower others to gain financial freedom!
Ron Baron, Del-One Federal Credit Union
Financial Advisor and Donor
Ron Baron is instrumental in providing financial oversight for LESI's financial operations.
Del-One has been helping members reach their goals since 1960!
Ron is a strong partner of supporter of LESI's Financial Village!
Pete DuPont Freedom Foundation/E3 Program
Dr. Tooley is member of the PDFF Initiative and is an active member of their program opportunities.
Association with the PDFF has opened to door to many other collaborations with financial institutions and supportive organizations.
ALLY Financial
The Ally Financial provides both support in-kind and financial support to Lazarus initiatives.
Barclays US
Wayne Atwell, VP of Strategy at Barclays US Consumer Bank, is Co-Treasurer on Lazarus' Board.
Audrey Scott-Hynson, SBDC
Business Advisor
Delaware Small Business Development Center
Dave Mengers, Vice President Breckstone Architecture
Breckstone Architecture is a multidisciplinary design firm offering architecture, engineering, interior design and project management services.
Their mission is to assist in the revitalization of underserved communities in the City of Wilmington.
Avery and Richetta Tooley, Advisors
Avery and Richetta Tooley are educators with Prince George's County Public Schools (MD). Avery's graduate-level background in curriculum design and urban planning enable him to serve LAZARUS' primarily in developing assessments and utilizing research-based strategies in adult education. Richetta is an Reading and Literacy Specialist for Prince George's County, Maryland.
Kinamo Lomon, Advisor
Director of Safety Operations, Princeton University
Avery Tooley, Board Member
Avery Tooley, Educator with Prince George's County Public Schools (M. His graduate-level background in curriculum design and urban planning enable him to serve LAZARUSprimarily in developing assessments and utilizing research-based strategies in adult education.
John Johnson, Cyber Lion Consulting
Cyber Lion Consulting brings the organization and structure of Project Management together with the technical insight and understanding of Information Security to offer a complete and unique solution tailored for their clients.
Luke Elvy, 3rd Level IT PRO
Luke installed, maintains and manages LESI's IT processes. He will be instrumental in managing any hiccups in LESI's online courses when we launch in 2023.
Partners in Reentry - Coalition of Delaware (PIRCOD) Board
PIRCOD's mission is to reduce prison recidivism by increasing the level of societal awareness and the mitigation of barriers that impact one's ability to return to community living.
I am a member of the PIRCOD Board.
Paul Ingrassia - Total Security
Paul manages and maintains and performs services regarding fire, safety and security systems at LESI.
Rahim El, President, MoorWay Management
General Contracting Services
Restorers, Renovators and Retrofitters; serving the business community for more than 25 years.
Vincent Episcopo, Community Development Loan Officer
NCALL Loan Fund - CDFI Nonprofit Lender
NCALL focuses on helping lower income and distressed areas become revitalized through mission based lending and provision of technical assistance.
Jaehn Tindley Dennis, Third District Neighborhood Planning Council
Zanthia Oliver, Council Person, Third District
