Tim Simpson

Organizational development and leadership professional with 10+ years of experience designing learning systems, developing leaders, and building cross-functional partnerships that strengthen organizations and help people flourish. Experienced translating organizational vision into leadership development programs, executive coaching, curriculum, and scalable learning experiences that cultivate servant leadership, organizational health, and continuous growth. Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of leadership development, organizational strategy, education, ministry, workforce readiness, and community engagement—partnering with executive leaders to build programs, coach teams, facilitate transformational learning experiences, and create systems that align individual development with organizational mission.

Pastor at Cornerstone Church ATL

• Directed the organizational transition of a historic Atlanta church by aligning leadership development, governance, ministry strategy, and organizational systems around a renewed mission and long-term sustainability.
• Designed and facilitated more than 80 leadership development experiences, including leadership cohorts, workshops, retreats, volunteer onboarding, organizational forums, and executive coaching engagements.
• Developed leadership curriculum focused on servant leadership, organizational health, strategic planning, spiritual formation, and team development for elders, staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Partnered with executive leadership and external consultants to lead an organization-wide assessment, synthesizing stakeholder feedback into strategic priorities that informed governance improvements, leadership development initiatives, and organizational planning.
• Established leadership feedback systems and communication practices that strengthened organizational alignment, accountability, and trust during a significant period of transition.
• Created and launched a professional development workshop series equipping more than 50 participants with career development, leadership, and workforce readiness skills through instruction, facilitation, and ongoing coaching.
• Built strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations to expand organizational impact and strengthen community engagement.
• Coached leaders through organizational change by clarifying expectations, supporting leadership growth, and translating strategic priorities into sustainable leadership practices.

Youth Voice Marketing Specialist at National 4-H Council

• Designed and facilitated national leadership development experiences that equipped young people to serve as facilitators, ambassadors, and thought leaders during the Ignite National Summit, supporting more than 1,200 participants representing 47 states and territories.
• Developed original curriculum, facilitator resources, and executive coaching frameworks that translated complex leadership and communication concepts into practical, engaging learning experiences.
• Led coaching and preparation for youth leaders serving in keynote presentations, workshops, media engagements, and national leadership forums, contributing to 7 million+ social media impressions with 100% positive brand sentiment.
• Facilitated the Lead to Change initiative, coaching participants through community impact planning that resulted in more than 100 action plans, with 65 projects submitted for funding.
• Cultivated cross-functional partnerships with corporate sponsors, nonprofit organizations, educators, and internal stakeholders to expand leadership opportunities and increase program participation.
• Managed a national partnership with Bayer supporting a workforce development initiative designed to connect 25,000 youth with agricultural science career pathways.

Lead Educator & Performance Analyst at Resurgence Hall Charter School

• Designed learner-centered instructional experiences that contributed to the school's recognition among the Top 5% of Georgia public schools.
• Conducted learning needs assessments and used performance analytics to identify instructional opportunities, improve curriculum delivery, and strengthen learner outcomes.
• Facilitated professional learning and coaching for instructional colleagues, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and evidence-based instructional practice.
• Produced performance reports that translated learning data into actionable recommendations for school leadership and organizational decision-making.
• Partnered with families, instructional leaders, and community stakeholders to support student development and organizational success.

Outreach & Partnership Director at Bearings Bike Works

• Designed and facilitated workforce readiness and leadership development programs serving more than 56 youth annually, integrating career readiness, leadership development, financial literacy, and experiential learning.
• Developed curriculum that strengthened leadership capacity, professional skills, and long-term career readiness while improving measurable youth development outcomes.
• Coached and mentored youth through individualized development plans that fostered leadership growth, confidence, and personal accountability.
• Built strategic partnerships with schools, employers, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to expand workforce opportunities and organizational impact.
• Developed equitable workforce pathways in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta, increasing access to career opportunities for historically underserved youth.
• Evaluated program outcomes to inform continuous improvement, demonstrating measurable gains in leadership behaviors, soft skills, financial literacy, and positive identity development.

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies – Moody Bible Institute

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications - Strategic Communications & Public Relations – University of West Georgia

Associate of Science in Physical Education – Albany State University