Dr. Sylvia N. Wilson
CLIFTONSTRENGTHSFINDER® TOP 5: Connectedness | Strategic | Intellection | Learner | Relator
Dr. Sylvia N. Wilson brings over 20 years of transformational leadership experience to MKEGRIND, combining deep expertise in education, psychology, and human-centered systems strategy. Her unique ability to see interconnections between individual development and community transformation has made her a sought-after consultant for organizations seeking authentic, sustainable change.
With a Ph.D. in Urban Education and extensive background in adult learning and organizational development, Dr. Wilson has guided diverse organizations through complex transformations. Her strength in connectedness allows her to see the bigger picture while understanding how individual growth impacts organizational culture. As a strategic thinker, she excels at creating customized approaches that honor each organization's unique context while leveraging proven human development principles.
Dr. Wilson's research and practice focus on the intersection of personal transformation and community building. She has designed and implemented programs for workforce development agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community-based nonprofits. Her trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach ensures that all interventions honor the whole person while building organizational capacity.
Her passion for food justice and sustainable community development has led to groundbreaking work in areas ranging from agricultural entrepreneurship to comprehensive workforce training. Dr. Wilson's ability to translate complex human development concepts into practical, actionable strategies has helped organizations create lasting change that benefits both individuals and communities.
Human development integration, trauma-informed program design, organizational culture transformation, food justice advocacy, adult learning methodologies
Thomas Wilson
CLIFTONSTRENGTHSFINDER® TOP 5: Futuristic | Ideation | Intellection | Connectedness | Strategic
Thomas Wilson brings visionary thinking and innovative design expertise to MKEGRIND's mission of creating thriving individuals and communities. His futuristic strength enables him to envision organizational potential and anticipate emerging trends, while his ideation abilities generate creative solutions to complex challenges.
With a background spanning technology, creative arts, and community development, Thomas excels at translating vision into reality through strategic planning and innovative programming. His connectedness strength helps him understand how individual transformation ripples out to create broader community impact, while his intellectual curiosity drives continuous learning and adaptation of cutting-edge approaches.
Thomas's strategic thinking capabilities allow him to develop comprehensive plans that bridge current reality with desired futures. He specializes in helping organizations re-imagine their potential by creating innovative programs, building strategic partnerships, and implementing technology solutions that enhance human development work.
His creative approach to problem-solving has been instrumental in developing MKEGRIND's unique programming models, from the experiential C3Exploration events to integrated workforce development approaches. Thomas's ability to see patterns and possibilities helps organizations break through traditional limitations to create breakthrough results.
Strategic visioning, innovative program design, creative problem-solving, technology integration, partnership development, future trend analysis