About A.Leigh Solutions

A.Leigh Solutions began by exclusively supporting educational entities but has since expanded to partner with leaders and teams across various sectors who are committed to building healthy, goal-oriented organizations.

OUR APPROACH

Our work sits at the intersection of mission, leadership, and team effectiveness.

We partner with organizations to support:

Leaders

Through coaching, reflection, and leadership development

Teams

Through retreats, strengths-based development, and alignment work

Organizations

Through governance support, leadership program design, and strategic facilitation

At the center of all of our work is intentional facilitation. We create environments where leaders can pause, reflect, engage honestly, and leave with clear next steps. Learn More

We've collaborated with government entities, school districts, charter management organizations, nonprofits, foundations, and social impact enterprises to empower organizations and leaders to thrive and create a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

As a certified women-owned business, we are proud to support vendors and partners who align with our mission and values. For the past two years, we have contributed over $20,000 annually to organizations that support youth, education, and community advancement.

Our Values

What guides our work

Care

We build authentic relationships and deeply respect the communities our clients serve.

Excellence

We bring thoughtful design, preparation, and expertise to every engagement.

Impact

We strengthen leadership in ways that advance missions and serve communities better.

Joy

Even in challenging leadership work, we believe learning and growth should be energizing and affirming.

Sustainability

We help organizations build leadership practices and systems that support long-term success.

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Leah Recasner

    Director of Facilitation

    Dr. Leah Recasner leads CSL’s facilitation practice, designing and guiding high-impact experiences for boards and leadership teams. Read More

    She brings a strong grounding in organizational dynamics, governance, and adult learning, and is known for creating structured, engaging spaces that help groups move from insight to action with clarity and alignment.

  • Avione Brown-Pichon, Esq.

    Senior Facilitator

    Avione Brown-Pichon is a seasoned facilitator, former district and charter school leader, attorney, adjunct law professor, and leadership coach. Read More

    She brings a rare combination of legal expertise, systems-level leadership experience, and on-the-ground understanding of mission-driven organizations. Avione supports boards and leaders through complex governance moments, leadership transitions, and high-stakes decision-making with clarity, care, and accountability—helping organizations navigate change while staying grounded in their values and mission.

  • Adina Brazier

    Organizational Effectiveness Leader | Executive Coach | Culture Strategist

    Avione Brown-Pichon is a seasoned facilitator, attorney, adjunct law professor, and leadership coach with deep experience as a former district and charter school leader. Read More

    Blending legal expertise with systems-level leadership and a grounded understanding of mission-driven organizations, she supports boards and leaders through complex governance moments, transitions, and high-stakes decisions with clarity, care, and accountability.

  • Ashley Jordan

    Project Management & Operations Strategist

    Ashley Jordan is a project management and operations strategist who helps organizations execute complex initiatives, strengthen systems, and streamline operations. Read More

    With more than six years leading cross functional teams and strategic projects in the nonprofit sector, she brings expertise in project execution, stakeholder coordination, resource management, and process improvement, including leading multi day national convenings and managing regional operations budgets. A Detroit native based in New Orleans, Ashley holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Louisiana State University, has served as an Adjunct Professor at Reach University, and is known for bringing structure, clarity, and excellence to every engagement.

Our Founder

Dr. Amanda L. Aiken, Ed.L.D.

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Amanda Aiken, Ed.L.D., is the Founder and CEO of A.Leigh Solutions, a leadership and facilitation firm that partners with mission-driven organizations to develop leaders, strengthen teams, and move strategy into action.

With a career spanning teaching, school leadership, district executive roles, and national consulting, Amanda brings a rare blend of practitioner experience and executive insight. She began her career as a 4th grade teacher and went on to serve as a turnaround principal, senior director of schools, and cabinet-level leader, where she led large-scale instructional and leadership initiatives. She later earned her Doctorate in Education Leadership from Harvard University, where her research focused on leadership development and the experiences of leaders of color.

Amanda is known for her ability to design and facilitate high-impact experiences that translate ideas into meaningful action. Whether leading executive retreats, board sessions, or leadership development programs, she creates spaces where leaders build clarity, strengthen alignment, and move forward with purpose. Her work is grounded in the belief that clarity is kindness — and that strong leadership requires attention to both people and performance.

Through A.Leigh Solutions, Amanda has partnered with school systems, nonprofits, and national organizations across the country to lead retreats, design leadership programs, and coach executives. Her facilitation style is engaging, structured, and deeply responsive to the needs of each team, ensuring that every experience is tailored to the organization's mission and moment.

Amanda is an ICF-certified executive coach and a Harvard-trained Immunity to Change practitioner, bringing a powerful blend of strategy, mindset, and behavior change to her work with leaders. She is also a certified practitioner in tools such as CliftonStrengths and the Six Types of Working Genius. She is especially passionate about helping leaders understand and leverage their strengths, navigate complexity, and build sustainable, high-performing teams.

Credentials & Certifications

  • OPSB