Council of Ambassadors
Council of Ambassadors
The MCEL Council of Ambassadors is a national network of accomplished leaders who serve as strategic advisors and advocates for MCEL’s mission. Representing a diverse cross-section of K–12 systems, higher education, and partner organizations, Ambassadors bring critical perspective, lived experience, and field-based insight to inform and strengthen MCEL’s work.
More than an advisory group, the Council is a force for amplification and impact—elevating the voices of our leaders, expanding MCEL’s national footprint, and helping to build and sustain strong leadership pipelines. Through their engagement, Ambassadors help ensure that MCEL’s work continues to grow in reach, relevance, and results.
Interested in partnering with or learning more about the MCEL Council of Ambassadors? Connect with us to learn how this powerful network is helping shape the future of leadership (contact@mcelleaders.org).
W. Bilal Muhammed - El Shabazz
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Executive Director/Founding Principal
Dimitry Anselme
Anselme
Chief Program Officer
Presley Charles
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Principal
Kareem Thomas
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Leadership Coach
Aaron Massey
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Managing Director, Leadership Development
Oscar Dupuy
Anselme
Director of Student Outreach
Ron Rapatalo
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Associate Partner
Corey Williams
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Chief Schools officer
Damian Pacheco
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Executive Director of School Support and Operations
Darryl Williams
Anselme
Interim Chair of the Dept of Teacher Ed and PD, and Program Director of the Educational Administration and Supervision Program
Winfred Porter
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Principal
Josué Covarrubias
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Principal
Antwayne Sanders
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Executive Officer for Elementary Education
Kelvin Moore
Anselme
Deputy chief of schools
Lazell Williams
Muhammed – El Shabazz
High School Principal
Dion Copeland
Anselme
Assistant Principal
Erick Alfonso
Muhammed – El Shabazz
Superintendent of Schools
Jacob Guthrie
Director, Recruitment, Selection, and Retention
Black Student Achievement Plan
