Our Team

Emma Pearson uses a listening ear in her student work as a Career Coach paired with an understanding that life's highways can be full of curves. Emma's background is in social work and youth academic coaching.  She says of her reasons for serving students: “I’ve had personal struggles in my educational journey, so I have a personal connection to my role at Project Leadership, and I’d like to provide students with an outlet where they can express their worries or struggles freely. I’ve told students that ‘mystery television’ shows are fun, but ‘mystery life’ is sometimes a different story. My goal is to take the mystery out of a student’s next step and make the transition to post-high school as smooth as possible.”

Lynn Nguyen approaches her role as a Career Coach with an abundance of positivity and an all-in attitude. With a background in human development and family studies, Lynn excels at working side by side with students to navigate them through roadblocks and explore future careers. Lynn says of her reasons for serving students: “I am a first-generation American, so I had a lot of new experiences that my parents did not have and therefore didn’t have the knowledge to guide me through. I relied on my older sisters’ experiences and social and academic support to inform my decisions. These things influence my role in that I use a whole-person approach when coaching students and try to understand all the factors and motivations that play into their post-high school decision-making. I use this as a starting point to understand which resources I can provide and what approach I can use to be the best coach for this individual student.”

Breyonnah Davis is a dedicated Career Coach with a strong passion for educational equity, leadership, and community service. With a background in Psychology, Education, and Social Work, she approaches individuals and situations with a holistic and empathetic perspective. A proud first-generation college student, Breyonnah leverages her unique experiences to forge deep connections with students and guide them on their career paths. In addition to coaching, she actively volunteers in the community helping not only students, but families as a whole. Breyonnah is passionate about empowering others and fostering a sense of belonging and well-being in all her endeavors. Breyonnah states that her ultimate goal through being a part of Project Leadership is to inspire greatness in as many students as she can.

Caleb Dluzak knows firsthand how difficult it can be to find the right path as it took time for him to discover what career field resonated with him. But the help he had along the way has fueled his passion as a Career Coach. He has seen and felt the impact someone’s guidance can have on another person’s life. A graduate of Ball State University, Caleb believes perseverance is one of the most powerful attributes you can have, and his goal as a Career Coach is to light that spark in others.

Sedrique Wilkerson is a constant shining light for students, family, and community. Sedrique attended Indiana University Bloomington and earned a bachelor’s degree in creative media concentrating in behavior and persuasion analysis.  Upon graduation Sedrique set sail for a journey across the US exploring various cities from Denver to NYC, working in advertising and sales. Sedrique was a mentee at Project Leadership during his junior and senior year at Marion High School and knows how much it means to be that kid on the other side of the table being helped apply for colleges and write essays for scholarships and grants. Sedrique’s dedication to the students is personal as he sees the value in the work and will always go the extra mile to help students see that they are valued and deserve only the best of opportunities.