Toya Leftwich serves as Chief of Strategy and Operations for Gestalt Community Schools. In this role, she oversees network and school operations, strategic planning, partnerships, and priorities. Toya holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from LeMoyne-Owen College, a Master of Science in Instruction and Curriculum, and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis. She has a combined 20 years of experience in various educational capacities. Toya has been married to her college sweetheart, Marc, for over 21 years and is a mother of three. She is affectionately known as a resourceful polymath, collaborative problem solver, and detail-oriented person.