Meet the L.B.U. Consulting Team
Kelvin Ayala |
Director of Real Estate Development
Kelvin Ayala is LBU co-founder, Principal Urban Planner, and Economic Development Adviser. He has a strategic focus on small business growth, community empowerment, place-making, commercial development, and other initiatives that stimulate job creation and build strong communities. Kelvin promotes racial equity, transparency, collaborative governance, and civic engagement techniques for best practices in the field. During his 25 years of experience, he has helped launch over 250 retail and hospitality businesses throughout New England and has consulted and managed various mix used commercial developments. Kelvin has over 10 years of expertise in Organizational Management, Urban Renewal, and Strategic Business Initiatives. He brings an unmatched depth of understanding to community led revitalization, public policy, and resiliency efforts. Kelvin holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Urban Planning from USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy. He has served on various boards, as program director of Project Main Street in Bridgeport, CT. and is the co-founder of the CoLLab Exchange, a hybrid retail accelerator and co-work space located in downtown Bridgeport. |
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Director of Community Development Kim Bianca Williams is an accomplished consultant serving as the Director of Community Development for LBU & Associates. She is a leader in Organizational Development and brings over 25 years of experience in areas of Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Community Engagement, and Public Relations. She has developed the S.E.A.T. program which equips residents of color for board service in community based non-profit organizations. Their mission: "We Skill, Educate, Act, and Transform individuals to be represented and prepared rather than excluded on local boards and commissions." As a professional speaker, facilitator and educator, Kim Bianca has extensive experience delivering a variety of seminars to audiences across the country. Her corporate background gives her added depth and insight into the needs of today's professionals and her presentations reflect her knowledge and expertise. She currently serves as President of the East Side Neighborhood Revitalization Zone, President of the Board of Directors for Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, and Board Member of Bridgeport Regional Business Council. |
Kim Bianca Williams |
Natalie Pryce |
Director of Business & Workforce Development
Natalie Pryce is the co-founder and Director of Business and Workforce Development at LBU & Associates. Natalie is a skilled career business coach and workforce professional with over 12 years of experience helping individuals acquire transferable skills for career readiness. She serves as lead coordinator for our framework and systems that we institute within all our projects. She is certified as a Strategies in Action for Communities (SiaC) consultant with our strategic international partner, Resilient Futures. For the past 6 years, she has facilitated the Platform 2 Employment (P2E) program for the Workplace, Inc. Natalie opened the CoLLab Exchange on Main Street in Bridgeport, CT in 2018. This retail incubator is a showcase for local creators to sell their products and grow as entrepreneurs. Natalie is utilizing her knowledge and enthusiasm for her community by serving as the Vice Chair of Leadership Greater Bridgeport which is a part of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. In 2017, she was selected as one of the One Hundred Women of Color Award for leadership within her community and honored as one of Fairfield County’s 40 under 40, an organization that acknowledges rising business leaders. |
