The mission of Invictus Leadership Academy Charter School is to provide an exceptional TK-8 education that supports every child in fulfilling their full academic potential.
Ms. Trinidad has 20-plus years of experience in organizational advancement, communications, community relations, and advocacy in the nonprofit sector. She brings expertise in managing in-house staff and consultants and collaborating with internal project teams and external partners. She also has a vast knowledge of HRSA requirements and the expectations of maintaining funding.
Ms. Trinidad serves on the board of Amigos de Chocola as Treasurer; this organization helps children in a small town in Guatemala complete their education. She is also participating in a one-year leadership course called The Art of Soulful Leadership – The Human Being Store – We Lead You to Success.
Ms. Trinidad did her undergraduate work at California State University, Long Beach, majoring in Social Work. She has also served as Director of Development for Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center and Chief Development Officer at T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers.
Ms. Sison-Derbigny, our Board Vice-President, has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management, operations, billing, staff development, and budget management. Eleanor is a Clinic Administrator for multiple healthcare sites and oversees and manages clinic operations and staffing to ensure quality patient care. She manages departmental budgets by monitoring productivity, revenue, and expenses. She is an innovative leader who builds teams that improve financial returns and customer satisfaction. She also has a Lean Six Sigma certification, an educational background in Information Technology and Business Administration, a Master’s in Business Administration, and is pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Data Analytics.
Dr. Yvette Mayhorn-Harps is a native of “The Golden State,” California. She has distinguished herself as an effective, successful leader/educator who is collaborative and personable. Dr. Harps attended and graduated from California State University, Dominquez Hills with a B.A., California State University Long Beach with an MA, and three teaching credentials with supplementary authorizations. She also earned a doctorate in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University.
Dr. Harps has served in multiple school districts throughout California as an award-winning principal and district office administrator. She has received awards from federal and state officials, county, city councils, and congressional awards. D.r Harps has served on the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing Writing Design Teams for CBEST and CSET Examination for prospective teacher candidates. Dr. Harps’ love to facilitate the growth of teachers, makes a positive effect on student learning and achievement.
Ms. Sharon Cox is an experienced educator and administrator with extensive experience in preschool and elementary education. She has worked in both
international, independent schools, as well as in charter schools. Ms. Cox was born and educated in England. She studied at La Sainte Union College in Southampton, where she gained a BA Honors
in Education. She has worked as an administrator and teacher for eighteen years in the United Kingdom, then in international, independent schools in Chicago, Houston, and New York, and most recently in Los Angeles.
Ms. Cox is currently a Primary Division Head and is familiar with current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, Restorative Justice practices, and Social-Emotional Learning and Mindfulness practices. She has
received Responsive Classroom training, and she adopts the Responsive Classroom approach. Ms. Cox is also familiar with Project-Based Learning and has received training from the Buck Institute.
Ms. Cox has also completed the two-year International Leadership and Management Program.
Ms. Lydia Friend is a long standing advocate of education and an urban change agent within the community. As a powerhouse of an advocate from our targeted community and fellow educator, Invictus is excited to have her join our board
As a fourth-generation resident of our targeted community with more than 20 years of experience improving student outcomes in urban Californian communities, Dr. “D” is committed to improving student learning outcomes. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Invictus Leadership Academy Charter School, which was established in August of 2020.