INNOVATION
COURAGE
OUR VALUES
COLLABORATION
RESEARCH
GROWTH
Our Mission
We transform organizations by delivering innovative services that cultivate a culture of continuous improvement leading to meaningful outcomes.
Our Vision
To lead and inspire the evolution of organizations into spaces that honor individual strengths and cultivates mutual respect.
Dr. Tonya Breland
Dr. Tonya Breland is a dynamic and visionary leader with a personal mission to make a difference in the lives of others. Deeply committed to justice and equity, she brings a powerful combination of lived experience, research, and leadership across local and state levels to help organizations confront challenges, strengthen capacity, and inspire transformation.
A nationally respected educator, Dr. Breland is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Milken Educator Award. Her career includes distinguished service as a school and district leader, Director of Professional Learning, and Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Education. She is the Founder, President, and CEO of TESO Consulting Group, where she leads efforts to cultivate high-performing environments through leadership development, strategic planning, and organizational transformation.
Dr. Breland lends her expertise to several impactful boards, currently serving on the Rowan University Foundation Board, and as Vice President of both Eskolta School Design and the New Jersey Tutoring Corps. Her previous appointments include advisory and leadership roles with Women of Color in Pharma, the New Jersey School Boards Association Equity Council, the Diverse and Learner Ready Teacher Workforce Committee, and the Interagency Taskforce to Combat Youth Bias, in addition to chairing the Statewide Professional Learning Committee.
An accomplished author, Dr. Breland has written Fight to Make It Happen: 6 Power Principles to Fulfilling Your Purpose & Living Your Dreams, the children's chapter book Mykayla Mitchell Moves Away, and co-authored both an E-book for Organizational Leaders and her newest release, Today's Classroom: Practical Strategies for Nurturing Greatness in Your Diverse Learners.
Dr. Breland is a proud alumna of Howard University, holds a Master’s from Nova Southeastern University, and earned her Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation from New York University.
She enjoys singing, taking long walks, listening to books and traveling abroad.
Dr. Erika Leak
Erika Leak is a highly regarded educator and leader with a distinguished career in education at both the state and local levels. Inspired by her family’s legacy of education and perseverance, Erika developed a deep commitment to ensuring that all students receive the support and resources needed to thrive academically.
Her professional journey includes serving as director of the New Jersey Office of the State Board of Education, where she contributed to statewide policy reviews and initiatives benefiting students across New Jersey. As a classroom teacher, Erika was known for delivering high-quality, culturally relevant instruction and consistently prioritizing the diverse needs of her students. She also served as the English Language Arts and Literacy Coordinator for the New Jersey Department of Education, where she championed excellence in education.
Erika’s work in public education has culminated in her current role as chief program officer with TESO Consulting Group, where she collaborates with organizational leaders to develop effective strategies that promote growth, learning, and inclusion. Her consulting work extends her impact beyond the classroom, helping institutions create environments where individuals and teams can excel.
Erika holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers University and both a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Temple University.
She lives in New Jersey with her husband and three daughters.
Erika is also the co-author of the e-book A Guide for Organizational Leaders and the newly released Today's Classroom: Practical Strategies for Nurturing Greatness in Your Diverse Learners.
We Have Served
Schools & Organizations
214+
Students
111,000+
Trainings
300+
(2023-2024)
Professionals
10,000+
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“We participated in the Culturally Responsive Leadership "starter" session as a group professional development. There was a balanced mix of content so that everyone, no matter where we each are in the spectrum of equity work, could find a key takeaway. The presentation was engaging, and collaborative, sparked meaningful discussion, and left our group excited for the next session.”
-T. P., Director
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“We participated in the Culturally Responsive Leadership "starter" session as a group professional development. There was a balanced mix of content so that everyone, no matter where we each are in the spectrum of equity work, could find a key takeaway. The presentation was engaging, and collaborative, sparked meaningful discussion, and left our group excited for the next session.”
T.P., Director