Advisory Board
Montessori on Wheels Board Members
Meisha Perrin, M.Ed
Meisha is a writer, educator, and the Executive Director of the Black Montessori Education Fund, an organization dedicated to making Montessori education more accessible to Black children, educators, and communities around the world. An accomplished Montessori teacher and program leader, she has spent over a decade working in Montessori environments globally—most often in Lower Elementary classrooms when not serving in leadership roles.
Deeply passionate about education, racial equity, environmental sustainability, and holistic health, Meisha has also dedicated years to grassroots organic farming and ecovillage initiatives across the globe. Her work in these communities reflects her commitment to increasing access to fresh, local, and organic foods for all.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of William Howard Taft University, Meisha holds a Master of Education in Montessori Education. Through her teaching experiences worldwide, she has gained firsthand insight into the power of true diversity within Montessori environments and how it strengthens communities.
Her desire to promote culturally relevant and inclusive Montessori materials inspired her to create Montessori Meisha, an online store dedicated to celebrating diversity in Montessori education.
Makomborero Carl Muropa
Makomborero Carl Muropa is a responsive leadership coach, human rights lawyer, and philanthropy strategist who helps leaders navigate transitions with confidence, clarity, and a deep sense of purpose. He works with founders, nonprofit executives, and social impact leaders to unlock their potential, strengthen their leadership, and build values-driven organizations.
Makomborero works as a Strategic Programs Consultant for Aslan Housing Foundation and a co-founding advisor of the African Montessori Hub. He is dedicated to decolonising education by centering Afrocentric tenets and wisdom in learning. His work bridges Africa and North America, grounded in a human rights–based approach to Montessori education in the African context.
Emily Madison
Emily Madison is the Founder and Executive Director of Montessori Collective, a non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado that strives to expand access to public Montessori classrooms in underserved communities.
She has many years of experience as a classroom teacher, interventionist, and instructional coach.
Emily holds an AMS Administrator credential and an MA in Linguistically Diverse Education.