It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Ayanna Berry and Stahili Muhammad to the Polaris Charter Academy Board of Directors. Ayanna (Meta) and Stahili (Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP) are accomplished professionals and active citizens dedicated to leading lives that make a difference to others. Board Chair Tina Yarovsky stated: “We are honored to welcome Ayanna and Stahili to the Polaris Board. Their impressive professional backgrounds, passion for education, and intellectual curiosity will fuel our board’s mission of enabling the critical work of Polaris Charter Academy.”
AYANNA BERRY, a Client Partner at Meta, is a seasoned marketing strategist with a proven track record of helping advertisers maximize their media investment across Meta’s platform. Prior to joining Meta, Ayanna honed her skills in a variety of strategic and analytical ad sales roles within the education and automotive industries at Google and Accenture. This diverse experience provided her with valuable insights into the strategic and tactical requirements necessary to drive innovation and business growth. Ayanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University and an MBA from New York University. Her educational background coupled with her extensive industry experience has equipped her with a unique blend of analytical rigor, strategic acumen, and marketing expertise.
“Polaris’s unique approach to education immediately captured my attention. I firmly believe in a holistic approach to education, encompassing both academic and social-emotional development. In a world where innovation outpaces anything we’ve seen before, it’s crucial to equip students with essential tools like critical thinking, adaptability, creativity, and collaboration to thrive in this competitive landscape.”
— Ayanna Berry
STAHILI MUHAMMAD is an attorney at Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP, where he specializes in family law and immigration matters. An empathetic attorney driven by a passion for helping others, Stahili draws inspiration from his upbringing—his father a teacher, his mother a social worker. In addition to his legal expertise, Stahili leverages his accounting and tax background and brings a unique perspective that allows him to navigate the financial complexities of divorce, handling intricate dissolution matters and complex financial issues with precision. Stahili holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Texas. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University and a Master of Law in Taxation (LLM) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
“I am driven to serve on the board of directors for Polaris because education is the cornerstone of empowerment. By contributing my skills and passion, I aim to shape an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive, fostering a community of lifelong learners and future leaders.”
— Stahili Muhammad
Welcome Ayanna and Stahili. Thank you for joining us in this work as Board members!