FOUNDER

As former superintendent of schools with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education, Dr. Narcisse has a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in building partnerships with nonprofit organizations, as well as, business partners that serve English as a Second Language (ESL) students, Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education students. Also experienced in working in some of the largest urban and suburban school systems in the United States. His specialties include innovation, workforce development, and organizational strategies. Dr Narcisse is also a member of 100 Black Men of America and a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer

With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, Tamara is SJ Apple Consulting’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As the senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of the firm. Their primary duties include overseeing financial planning, managing financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. She works closely with the managing partner to develop and implement financial strategies that support the firm’s overall goals. Tamara ensures that the company complies with financial regulations, manages budgeting processes, and analyzes the company's financial strengths and weaknesses to propose corrective actions.

Consulting Partner Diversity Affairs, Fundraising & Higher Education Partnerships

With over 15 years of experience in DEI, fundraising and higher education Luz’s role as consulting partner is to support projects in creating inclusive environments, engaging public and private stakeholders, securing financial resources, and building valuable partnerships that drive growth and success.

Consulting Partner Procurement & Audits

Paul brings over 20 years of experience in procurement and auditing.  As a consulting partner, he provides guidance and advice on how to optimize procurement processes, help develop strategies for efficient sourcing, supplier management, compensation studies, and cost control. On the auditing side, he assists with preparing and conducting audits, improving internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating financial risks.

Sponsorship Liaison

A trusted advisor and vision strategist, Niquelle has worked with talented clients providing research-based solutions to improve the way the world learns. With over 30 years of experience in private and public-sector markets, Niquelle has delivered custom engagements spanning various industries where the cross-pollination of systemic effectiveness, financial acumen, and political and regional experience are demanded. Her passion is to cultivate and nurture unique, equity, and SEL-centered opportunities that celebrate artistic lanes for underserved populations that in turn, inspire public/private partnerships. Her vision is that this will ultimately plant seeds for urban renewal.

Marketing Director

Hans brings over a decade of leadership experience in customer experience, marketing, and operations, with a career foundation built during 10+ years at Apple. In that time, he held management roles across multiple markets in the United States, where he drove operational excellence, led high-performing teams, and delivered exceptional customer experiences in alignment with Apple’s global standards. This experience strengthened his expertise in people leadership, market execution, and building scalable strategies that balance innovation with measurable results.

SEO Manager

Joseph brings a unique blend of military discipline and digital communications expertise to his role as SEO and Communications Manager at SJ Apple. A former U.S. Army Chemical Operations Specialist, he gained experience operating nuclear, biological, and chemical detection systems, leading disaster response strategies, and training personnel in emergency preparedness. These experiences instilled in him leadership, precision, and adaptability—qualities he now applies to overseeing branding, social media, and content strategy. At SJ Apple, Joseph develops and executes data-driven marketing campaigns, drives organic growth through audience engagement, and implements advanced SEO strategies to expand reach and visibility.