Our Team
Whether you need to plan and implement a new technology project, analyze data to inform decision-making, engage with your community, or manage change, we have the skills and expertise to help you succeed. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your organization's needs.
LeJuan Strickland
Founder
LeJuan Strickland is the owner of Metropolitan Strategies and Solutions, LLC. LeJuan has over 15 years of experience in creating and assisting government agencies and organizations in improving processes through evaluation and proper data analysis. LeJuan works with clients across industries...
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Michael C. Taylor
Director of Analytics and Human-Centered Design
Michael Taylor has over eight years’ experience delivering next-generation user experiences to world-class organizations in the private and public sectors. His career is focused on incubating disruptive technologies that can meet mission-critical business needs and set leading organizations apart from their competitors.
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Kiara Lewis
Chief of Staff
Kiara specializes in support for local governments and communities to promote social change. Kiara’s ongoing professional services include working with local leaders, facilitating coalitions while assisting in the development of critical governmental & related campaigns.
Sydney Pedigo
Deputy Director of
Strategy and Analytics
Sydney designs thoughtful and data-oriented solutions for clients. After working in emergency management and studying urban resilience, she is adept at leading teams on government projects to distill actionable insights, improve UI/UX, and embed equity.
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Antonio DiMarco
Deputy Director of Operational Strategy
Antonio DiMarco has over five years of experience providing critical strategy development and analytics to leading government agencies and private companies. ​
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Ben Chamblee
Data Scientist
Ben Chamblee is a data scientist who works with a variety of clients to solve complex analytical problems. Whether it’s creating advanced dashboards, automating data cleaning pipelines, or building machine learning models, Ben believes...
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Rashaun Parks
Associate Consultant
Rashaun Parks has over ten years of professional experience as an organizer passionate about empowering people and organizations to achieve extraordinary results. He has spent his time partnering with individuals and organizations...
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Luke Luccioni
Emergency Manager
Luke Luccioni is currently an emergency manager supporting the humanitarian mission in New York City, implementing internal and external agency information coordination and providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
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Erin Brewer
Strategic Planner
Erin has 15+ years of experience developing and implementing health and humanitarian projects, including initiatives for asylum, migration, disaster risk reduction, and access to healthcare.
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Janice Hall
Data Analyst
Janice Hall is a Data Analyst currently working on a humanitarian project. She strives to help clients make more data-driven decisions. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University...
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Vanessa Ismael
Data Analyst
Vanessa Ismael is a compassionate humanitarian, skilled data analyst, and graduate of Texas A&M University's Biomedical Sciences program.
With a strong background in humanitarian work, she combines her data analysis expertise...
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Mona Mackary
Emergency Management Consultant
Mona is an Emergency Management Consultant working with the New York City Emergency Management Department's Data Team. Mona is actively involved in managing projects related to a high-priority humanitarian crisis.
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Jessica Modique
Site Coordinator
Jessica Modique is a dedicated Site Coordinator at Metropolitan Strategies and Solutions (MSS), where she leverages her expertise in emergency management and humanitarian relief operations. With a robust background, a master's degree, and over ten years of military experience, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge in logistics, operations, and public affairs.
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