Andre’ J. Wesson, CEO and Creative Director
Mr. Wesson is the founder of Se7enth Swan Publishing Group, LLC. As CEO and Creative Director, he is responsible for guiding company growth, monitoring product development, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding brand awareness. Mr. Wesson graduated with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His specific area of study was Public Relations.
Before founding the company in May 2005, Mr. Wesson served as a pre-kindergarten teacher for the “More at Four” Program—a North Carolina based Pre-K program for at-risk four year olds. The majority of his students were African American and Hispanic. This experience afforded Mr. Wesson the opportunity to work daily with 4 and 5 year olds, assessing learning patterns and interests, and ultimately exploring creative methods which stimulated their desires to learn. He was also able to converse, daily, with parents and educators regarding ways to better serve these youth.
Email: se7enthswanCEO@yahoo.com
Melody Levy, Director of Operations
As Director of Operations, Ms. Levy is responsible for financial oversight, managing human resources, and assisting with product development, among numerous additional tasks while managing daily operations of the company. Ms. Levy graduated with a B.A. in African American Studies and Political Science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also received her Masters in Education from the School of Education, at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
During her undergraduate years, Ms. Levy served as Program Coordinator for Communiversity Youth Programs, a tutoring and mentoring after-school program for minority youth. She helped to develop and implement a culturally-centered curriculum for minority children, ages 5-12. This experience had a direct impact on her next educational move where she opted to enter graduate school. Based on her studies within the Culture, Curriculum, and Change Program, Ms. Levy’s culminating master’s thesis was entitled: What’s Missing from the Picture? Completing the Systematic Interaction of Teachers, Curriculum, and Parents: Moving Toward Positive Identity Development in African American Students.
Ms. Levy was instrumental in the development of the company’s THEORY OF CHANGE.
Email: se7enthswanOPS@yahoo.com
Avonne Wesson, Director of Fundraising Initiatives
As Director of Fundraising Initiatives, Ms. Wesson is responsible for developing fundraising strategies, working with partners, and selecting fundraising products. She has been very instrumental during the company’s early stages; helping to both expand brand awareness and ensure the company remains connected to the communities we serve.
Special thanks to the entire Se7enth Swan Fundraising Team for their tireless efforts.
Janice Hill
Donna Whitaker
Elaine Powell
Carolyn McKoy
Larry McKoy
Yolanda Vick
For the past two years, these people have served as the ground force for our philanthropic efforts during the Christmas holiday season. Under the guidance of the Director of Fundraising Initiatives, our entire team has collectively raised money for “brilliant little minds” in North Carolina!
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