Dr. Chassie Selouane is a globally recognized leader in international education with more than 23 years of experience driving innovative learning and student-centered leadership across the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
As Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Copperstone Education, she brings strategic vision, deep curriculum expertise, and a lifelong commitment to educational excellence and equity.
Dr. Chassie’s career spans a wide spectrum of roles, including teacher, instructional leader, curriculum coordinator, vice-principal, executive principal, and director of learning in American and international schools. She is a specialist in American and IB-aligned education, holding multiple educational leadership licenses (including Principal/Administrator certification in the District of Columbia and Florida) and certifications across the full International Baccalaureate continuum.

Dr. M’zée Fula Ngenge has served on the Copperstone Education Board of Directors since 2024, bringing more than four decades of international leadership, economic strategy, and Pan-African engagement to the organization. As Executive Chairman and Managing Director of JFPI Corporation—Africa’s largest private economic empowerment conglomerate—and Chairman of the African Diamond Council (ADC), Africa’s official diamond governing body, Dr. Ngenge offers Copperstone Education a rare combination of policy insight, economic expertise, and cross-continental influence.
Widely regarded as a trusted advisor to African heads of state and senior government officials, Dr. Ngenge has contributed to high-level discussions on economic development, strategic partnerships, resource governance, and nation branding. His experience operating at the intersection of public policy, private enterprise, and international diplomacy provides valuable strategic perspective as Copperstone Education evaluates growth opportunities and long-term expansion across Africa.
A recognized Pan-African bridge builder, Dr. Ngenge has spent decades strengthening ties between Africa and its global diaspora. His leadership in international cultural initiatives—including his appointment as Chairman of the Mandela International Film Festival—reflects his commitment to elevating African excellence on the world stage. Through JFPI Corporation and its subsidiaries, he has overseen multinational media, entertainment, and cultural ventures across more than 12 languages, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of global markets, branding, and cross-border engagement.
At Copperstone Education, Dr. Ngenge advises the Board and executive leadership on strategic partnerships, regional positioning, and responsible expansion initiatives throughout the African continent. His deep relationships across government, business, and cultural sectors help guide the organization’s efforts to build sustainable educational programs and collaborative opportunities in emerging markets.
Dr. Ngenge’s lifelong commitment to empowerment, mentorship, and institution-building aligns closely with Copperstone Education’s mission to expand access to high-quality academic preparation and student development services worldwide.

Debra Alexander has served as an active member of the Copperstone Education Board of Directors since 2024, bringing more than two decades of expertise in organizational development, leadership coaching, and systems transformation to the organization. A seasoned organization development (OD) consultant, Deb advises Copperstone Education on organizational structure, leadership alignment, and professional development strategy to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence.
With over 20 years of experience designing and leading initiatives across both public and private sector organizations, Deb has conducted comprehensive organizational assessments, developed strategic policies and programs, and coached senior leaders in managing change and navigating complex transitions. Her work has consistently focused on building high-performing individuals, teams, and institutions in the United States and internationally.
At Copperstone Education, Deb plays a key advisory role in strengthening internal systems and advancing the organization’s professional development initiatives. She provides strategic guidance for PD programming, including Common Core Boot Camp—the region’s largest single-day professional development experience serving U.S. curriculum and international schools. Her expertise ensures that Copperstone’s PD offerings remain rigorous, relevant, and aligned with global best practices in leadership and instructional effectiveness.
Deb has held progressively responsible senior-level positions within the U.S. Federal Government, where she developed deep expertise in executive leadership, policy implementation, and organizational transformation. She also served as a senior coach with the Excellence in Government Fellows Program, where she designed and developed the program framework and curriculum, coached fellow executive coaches, and delivered experiential leadership learning experiences for senior government leaders. In addition, Deb currently serves on the faculty of Georgetown University’s Organizational Consulting and Change Leadership Program, where she contributes to developing the next generation of organizational consultants and change leaders. Her commitment to leadership excellence, structural clarity, and transformational growth aligns closely with Copperstone Education’s mission to deliver high-impact academic and professional learning experiences worldwide.