3. Collaboration
The Guardian Project is proud to extend an invitation to like-minded consultants, businesses, experts, and NGOs to join our growing Collaborative Consortium, a network of mission-aligned professionals and organizations dedicated to providing high-impact, values-driven expertise to schools worldwide.
This opportunity is designed to be a win/win/win for all involved:
Schools gain access to high-quality insight and guidance.
Consortium partners build trusted relationships that can lead to future consulting opportunities.
The Guardian Project strengthens its network and broadens its collective impact.
Admin Connect
Dedicated 1-on-1 time with the founder of the Guardian Project. These personalized sessions provide a space for reflection, strategic thinking, and tailored support aligned with each school’s unique journey. Whether discussing leadership vision, school culture, or ways to deepen student engagement.
Student Events
Student leadership events and experiences within the Guardian Project Consortium are designed to bring learning to life through meaningful, purpose-driven experiences that foster growth and development. These events, ranging from local showcases to global collaborations, provide students with opportunities to apply their learning, share their voices, and connect with peers on real-world challenges. Rooted in the values of empathy, agency, and community, Guardian student events encourage creativity, critical thinking, and action. We help students see themselves as active participants in shaping a more just, connected, and sustainable world.
Guardian Gatherings
In person & Virtual:
Hosted by Model Schools and recognized Collaboration Teams
Open to all members, showcasing projects, strategies, and insights
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Virtual Learning Event: Consortium Leads
Event type: Virtual Gathering
Location: Online
Date: January 30th, 2026
Time: 10:00am (GMT)
Lead by: LeeAnne & Aaron
About: In an increasingly interconnected world, how do we help students develop genuine belonging and meaningful connections to the places they call home? This interactive workshop explores how stories (both personal and community narratives) create pathways to authentic civic engagement and place-based learning. -
Virtual Learning Event: Consortium Leads
Event type: Virtual Gathering
Location: Online
Date: February 10th, 2026
Time: 10:00am (GMT)
Lead by: Lauren Jones
About: Lauren Jones: Certificated, one hour learning event on Strength Based Approaches for Inclusive Schools: Shifting our mindsets, language, and approach to empower neurodiversity in our communities. -
Virtual Learning Event: Guardians Becoming Guardians
Event type: Virtual Gathering
Location: Online
Date: February 11th, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm (GMT)
Lead by: Robert Landau
About: This interactive one-hour online session introduces The Guardian Project and its evolution of service learning through Guardians Becoming Guardians (GBG)—a model grounded in solidarity, reciprocity, and shared responsibility.
Guardian Consortium:
The Consortium brings together a diverse network of educators, consultants, experts, and leaders who share a commitment to reimagine education. You can partner with these organizations / consultants to help you develop your practices and achieve guardian recognition status.
*Discounted rates are available to members as commitment to this non-profit work.*
Inspire
Citizens
• Consulting on whole school systems
for global citizenship
• Empowering student leaders
through workshops
• Curriculum Design
Two Roads
Education
• Mission & Vision Renewal
• Strengths-Based Leadership
• Cohesive Teamwork
• Future-Ready Schools
• Executive Coaching
• Project-Based & Experiential Learning
• Strategic Planning
Lauren Jones Consulting
• Governance as
Leadership Board Training.
• Strategic Planning for Inclusion of
neurodivergent and disabled learners.
• Student Support Program Review
and System Building
• Leadership coaching,
retreats, and workshops.
Consultant Network:
Purchase A Consultation or Join Today to receive customized guidance, professional development, and co-designed solutions that align with the Guardian mission. More than advisors, these consultants are collaborators—committed to helping schools cultivate purposeful, student-centered learning communities.
Robert Landau
Mission & Vision Renewal
Strengths-Based Leadership
Cohesive Teamwork
Future-Ready Schools
Executive Coaching
Project-Based & Experiential Learning
Strategic Planning
Aaron Moniz
Consulting on whole school systems for global citizenship
Empowering student leaders
through workshopsCurriculum Design
Lauren Jones
Strategic planning for inclusion
Strategies & Approaches for Educators on Building Inclusive Classrooms.
Tricia Friedman
AI Literacy & Futures Thinking
Education & Digital Transformation
Workshop Facilitation & Keynote Speaking
Podcasting & Global Thought Leadership
Designing Bespoke AI Tools
Belonging, Creativity & Play in Learning
Strategic Coaching & Program Development
Cinde Locke
Leader of Private Schools
Consulting on School Leadership
Developing Programs with C.A.P. Method
Maymouna Sakho
Student Support Services: auditing/development of SS Programs
Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring (Young People, Women and Aspiring Leaders)
Branding & Entrepreneurship
Systems thinking and strategic planning
Small Group and 1:1 workshop on a range of inclusion and equity topics
Dr. Sonia Toledo
Emotional Intelligence Leadership
Youth Development & Well-Being
Adult Learning & Educator Training
Inclusive & Empowering Learning Cultures
Afterschool & OST Program Innovation
Keynote Speaking & Transformational Workshops
Kris Swett
Whole School Facilitation
Trauma-Informed Practices and Curriculum
School Culture and Community Integration
Public School Principal - Current - 10+ Years
Anna Maliszewska
Multilingual Education & Early Immersion Learning
Language Acquisition in Early Childhood
School Founding & Educational Leadership
Cultural Diversity & Multicultural Program Design
Heritage Language Preservation & Advocacy
Global Citizenship & Intercultural Competence
Curriculum Development for Trilingual Schools
Linguistic Identity & Belonging in Education
LeeAnne Lavender
Strategic planning support (especially the “how” of bringing a school’s mission and vision to life)
Facilitate professional learning with educators and coach individuals/teams
Support student leadership and sustainability/regeneration initiatives
Use storytelling strategies and tools for community-building, wellness, and action/advocacy
Frank Wright
Conducting sustainability and ESG audits for campuses
Developing climate action and resource efficiency plans
Embedding sustainability concepts into curriculum and experiential learning
Facilitating student, staff, board, and parent engagement initiatives
Advising on green building and sustainable facilities, including managing certifications such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel
⏩ Join us!
Become a Guardian member today.