Dr. MaryJo Burchard joined the TLC executive team in May 2024 as the Chief Learning Officer. MaryJo focuses on helping leaders, followers, and teams make tough changes humanely. Her goal is to empower the TLC Education Institute team to curate and deliver immersive, practical, and fun learning experiences that impart the values and skills people need, to embody their unique contribution to transformed lives and communities.

For over 20 years, MaryJo has developed leaders and teams in universities, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and local government. As a Prosci-certified change practitioner and developer of the Change Experience Awareness Profile which assesses immediate needs in rapid change, MaryJo has helped organizations navigate restructures, leadership transitions, and organizational recovery following profound trauma. She was the organizational recovery consultant, trainer, and coach for the City of Virginia Beach after their 2019 municipal complex mass shooting, and developed training resources for counselors and community workers in war-impacted Ukraine.

Prior to her work in corporate and nonprofit settings, she spent four years in local government and over a decade at Fresno Pacific University. She has served as adjunct faculty with several universities and has over 15 years of instructional design and trainer/facilitator mentoring experience. She is also sought-after keynote speaker on belonging, trust, and building change readiness.

MaryJo’s PhD in Organizational Leadership is from Regent University, and her MA in Leadership, graduate certificate in Peacemaking in the Workplace, and BA in Management and Organizational Development are from Fresno Pacific University. MaryJo lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband of 31 years, Kenny, their son, Victor, and their rotund chihuahua, Stanley.

Dr. GT Freeman is the current President & CEO of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth. GT joined TLC in February 2017 with the goal of raising the profile of the agency, developing new programs and delivery channels, and expanding its geographical reach, while maintaining its mission-driven culture to transform lives and communities – one moment, one choice, one connection at a time.

GT has more than 20 years of experience in Fortune 100 corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits as both consultant and leader. Prior to joining TLC, GT served as the Program Director of Executive Education at North Carolina State University and Lead Evaluator for two US Department of Education grants. He also served as the Headmaster of a private K-12 school in Charlotte, NC. Earlier in his career, he held various senior leadership positions in corporate finance, banking, and insurance. GT has also served as an Adjunct Faculty member at a number of universities.

GT earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. GT is also a Certified Professional Facilitator, Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt, Board Certified Coach (BCC), and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

GT and Heather, spouse of 28 years, have three adult children and two grandchildren. GT enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and serving in his church.

April is TLC’s Chief Schools Officer and the Educational Director of TLC’s Leadership Academies. April joined TLC in 2019, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in schools in Pennsylvania. Her experiences span private schools, traditional districts, charter schools, and alternative schools. Her school leadership experience began as an administrator at an alternative school in Philadelphia, and continued as an Assistant Principal of School Culture at Mastery Charter Schools in Philadelphia, PA. Before joining TLC, April was the Principal/CEO at the Widener Partnership Charter School in Chester, PA. She holds PA Certifications in Reading (K-12), English (7-12), and as a Principal (K-12).

April earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Millersville University. She holds master’s degrees in both Reading and Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University.

April shares her passion for education in her home community, serving as a member of both the Family and Community Engagement and Diversity committees in her local school district in Chester County, PA. In her free time, April enjoys reading and spending quality time with her husband, Jeff, and their family. She loves being a dance mom, supporting her daughter’s competitive dance team.

Michael joined TLC in 2018, and serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at The Lincoln Center. Since joining the team in 2018, Michael has been pivotal in strengthening the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency. With expertise in finance, accounting, and real estate, he has skillfully managed TLC’s budget, optimized costs, and maximized revenue streams, leading to program expansion and increased impact. His strategic leadership has long-term sustainability and enabling it to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of families and youth.

Michael obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Southwestern State University and his Master of Business Administration from West Chester University. He also serves as the Treasurer on Expressive Path’s Board of Directors and as a Finance Committee Member of Trellis for Tomorrow.

In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, attending Philadelphia sporting events, and golfing.

Meghan joined TLC in 2021, merging her extensive background in clinical psychology with the dynamic field of data analytics. Initially starting her career with a focus on psychological assessment, Meghan transitioned into the nonprofit sector to employ her skills in business intelligence and data analytics in a dynamic environment.

She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the College of St. Benedict in Minnesota and went on to obtain her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia. Meghan is currently in the process of attaining a second master’s degree in Data Science from Eastern University.

Outside of work, Meghan cherishes moments spent with family, maintains an active lifestyle, and enjoys playing music as a classically trained pianist.