Gerrel Sayles
Director of College Access | Founder and CSO |Admissions Evaluator | Advocate | Empowerment Leader | Speaker | Training Facilitator| Inaugural YMOC Fellow | Grammarly Ambassador
- Role
- Training and Development Specialist at Clearwell Consulting
- Location
- Lakewood, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gerrel Sayles
I am an education leader, workshop facilitator, and curriculum designer driven by purpose, identity, and student success. With experience across higher education institutions and community organizations, I partner with students, especially men of color, to build confidence, clarify direction, and bridge passion to purpose through intentional programming and culturally relevant pedagogy.Throughout my career, I’ve worked with diverse populations at scale, from college access programs and empowerment workshops to leadership development and identity-focused reflection. I’m passionate about creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate barriers with resilience and strategic action.My work is grounded in both theory and real-world impact, blending sociological frameworks, identity exploration, and goal setting with multimedia, storytelling, and interactive experiences that meet students where they are.Core Areas of Focus• Student empowerment and identity development• College access and success-oriented workshops• Program design, facilitation, and evaluation• Community engagement and culturally responsive practice• Leadership development and curriculum creationI’m committed to lifelong learning, meaningful collaboration, and creating transformative experiences that help individuals thrive personally and professionally.Let’s connect, especially if you’re passionate about equity, education innovation, or building community-centered programs!
Experience
Training and Development Specialist
Jan 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Designed and led strengths-based college and career readiness sessions for Los Angeles and West Covina foster youth. Immersed myself in training environments, including district-level training and strategic planning with Clearwell Consulting.
Education
California State University, Fullerton
Masters of Science
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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