About Us

Ishmell Bradley has more than 20 years of educational technology expertise and over 10 years of teaching experience. Ishmell currently serves as Director of Technology for the Wissahickon Charter School, a K-8 Charter School with two campuses in Philadelphia serving just under 1000 students.

Before moving to Wissahickon Charter School in 2003, Ishmell served as the classroom technology manager at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing. While at Penn, Ishmell led the support and management of the nursing school’s endpoint technologies.

Ishmell is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Honor Society. He holds a BA from Penn State University and a MS Ed IT from Saint Joseph’s University.

Jamila Sefiane is a graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a focus in accounting. Jamila has over 15 years of experience in auditing and general accounting. She has worked in various industries and currently her role is an Internal Audit Manager for Tokio Marine North America Services.

Emerald Walden graduated from Villanova University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and ran for the women’s track and field team. After graduating Villanova, she coached track at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. In Emerald’s current position as University Recruiter for USI Insurance Services, she recruits college seniors for the company’s post-graduate program. Emerald is an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and serves on the Advisory Team. Emerald has developed a keen interest in learning more about the autism disorder since her younger brother was diagnosed as a toddler. Her experience coaching youth allowed her to develop a skillset on how to modify the workouts to meet the needs of each athlete. She knows that you cannot teach and educate children with a “one size fits all” mindset, because every kid learns differently and requires their own accommodations. She understands that autism is now very prevalent and is excited to help not only those with autism, but also their families. She’s aware that it “takes a village” and wants to do everything she can to be of assistance to those in need.

Essence is a graduate of St. John’s University in Queens, New York. During her time there, she majored in Public Relations and minored in Business Administration as well as International Studies. In Essence’s current position as an Associate Technical Sourcer for New Relic, she specializes in sourcing Engineers to fill product-based position. Essence has two older siblings and a younger brother Regent who is on the autism spectrum. She knows first-hand the importance of providing children and young adults with autism the proper assistance and resources that they need to flourish as individuals and serve as active members in society.

Debbi, together with her husband Peter, founded Weidman Law, LLC, a, full-service law firm in Plymouth Meeting. She specializes in special education law, representing parents and guardians of children whose unique needs are not being met by their schools. She has worked to secure appropriate educational services for Pennsylvania students including academic, emotional, physical, and behavioral supports. She works closely with parents, psychologists, and learning professionals to ensure that special needs students are in the best position to develop and make progress in the appropriate environment. Debbi is from Cheltenham, PA, and is magna cum laude graduate of Lehigh University and received her JD from Columbia Law School. She has three daughters and three grandchildren.

Justice, who resides in Conshohocken, PA, attended West Chester University and graduated with a degree in communications in 2017. He is a licensed Real Estate agent and is currently an Associate Operations Manager at Link Logistics Real Estate, specializing in in construction operations. Justice, who also has two sisters, strives to be a good role model for his brother Regent, who is on the autism spectrum.