Will Carpenter
Co-Founder / Creative Methodology Advisor
Word Stories, symbolic language method, visual word exploration, and the artistic foundation of the project.
Advisory Network
From creative development to public readiness.
An emerging network with experience in education, literacy, counseling, classroom implementation, publishing, media, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and organizational strategy.
Core Advisory Board
Educational credibility and structure.
Luanne Sommers
Education & Student Development Advisor
Literacy education and counseling — curriculum alignment, grant readiness, student engagement, and social-emotional learning.
Kathy Bassett
K–6 Literacy & Classroom Implementation Advisor
K–12 teaching with intensive K–6 reading, plus EFL for adult learners. Classroom usability and language acquisition.
Suzanne Core
Organizational Structure & Governance Advisor
Organizational clarity, governance, legal awareness, and responsible development with sound boundaries.
Garry Lakin
Financial Planning & Funding Readiness Advisor
Financial planning, budget development, grant readiness, and long-term funding strategy.
John Gray
Business Growth & Strategic Development Advisor
Executive-level growth, operational development, partnership strategy, and long-term organizational scale.
Strategic Advisory Circle
Reach, media, and institutions.
Frederick Moon
Nonprofit Leadership & Institutional Strategy Advisor
Former Vice President and Treasurer of Pomona College. Nonprofit governance, institutional finance, and long-range stewardship.
Alex Riggs
Educational Streaming & Distribution Strategy Advisor
Co-Founder and COO of World Trust Network. Educational streaming, platform development, and school-facing distribution.
Deborah Carpenter Burfisher
Broadcasting & Media Strategy Advisor
Former broadcasting executive in national sales and station management. Audience development and educational media.
Creative, Publishing & Visual Direction
How the work is seen.
Thomas Walsh
Visual Arts & Brand Environment Advisor
The Walsh Luxury Group. Helps shape how the brand feels visually, spatially, and experientially.
Jenny James
Publishing & Community Development Advisor
Former teacher and publishing-oriented advisor. Educational communication, community visibility, and future publishing pathways.