The Black Vanguard Collective
The Black Vanguard Collective
Where Black Excellence Meets Intention.
About
Brya is a systems and strategy leader with over ten years of experience spanning K–12 and higher education, having served as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Rochester (Simon Business School), Assistant Principal, School Counselor, and organizational consultant. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership, with an expected completion in 2027.
She specializes in leading complex, multi-site transformation—bridging executive vision to disciplined, measurable execution.
In her current district-level leadership role, Brya oversees a $525K+ interdistrict portfolio supporting 14 school systems and impacting 1,000+ students annually. She translates strategy into scalable implementation—aligning senior leaders, strengthening governance structures, and driving sustained performance improvement.
Her work includes leading restorative practices embedded into school systems, designing and facilitating professional learning for 1,000+ educators, and building structured stakeholder engagement models that elevate both leadership decision-making and student outcomes.
Across every role, she has operated at the intersection of strategy, people, and systems—advising leadership, managing large-scale initiatives, and ensuring execution that delivers measurable impact.
Brya is known for bringing executive clarity to complex environments and building systems that last.
She builds what others talk about.
Our Story
We don’t just enter rooms—we build them.
Black Vanguard Collective exists to bring together a new standard of Black excellence—leaders, creatives, and innovators committed to ownership, connection, and collective elevation. Through curated experiences and intentional community, we are shaping something bigger than ourselves.
BVC Membership
Your entry into the room. Designed for connection, access, and alignment with a network of ambitious Black professionals.
Elevated access for those who move differently. VIP Members experience BVC through priority access, curated experiences, and deeper connection. *Includes 20% off most events (excluding conferences, galas, and retreats).
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