What We Do

How Do We Do, What We Do?

Leverage Economic Solutions provides a customized approach for businesses and organizations to serve the communities in which they exist. We provide and implement compliance protocols within the businesses we serve. In addition, our services keep businesses in compliance with stakeholders and funders.

Leverage Economic Solutions was founded with the idea of Public Service and Servant Leadership. Without understanding there is a duty to serve the communities in which you work, live and/or own a business, it is difficult to succeed. Every community has its own unique needs and when you understand what those needs are, it becomes easier to serve them by providing the necessary resources and services.

We conduct research and provide data to aid businesses in engaging the community while helping to sustain the community. Workforce Development Programs are used to engage communities and provide skills to communities that will make them sustainable. With sustainability, there is an immediate need for compliance.

We keep up to date with local, state, federal, and foreign policies to be sure our clients are the first to know of changes as it pertains to legislation and policy. We are a public engagement firm dedicated to helping organizations of all types engage with their community to help build stronger relationships and better outcomes.

We work with our clients to develop and implement economic and public engagement strategies which includes maintaining effective communication and outreach. We are a diverse and innovative company with a broad range of experience in public engagement and public relations, as well as in-depth knowledge of private and public sectors.

Meet Our Executive Team

Mersadies S. Bonilla

Founding Partner

A results driven leader with a Global reach, Mersadies brings over a decade of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence to her role. Her career is defined by a proven ability to drive multimillion dollar revenue growth and secure high value contracts through innovative strategies and meticulous execution. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration and is perusing an MBA at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business with focus in Global Real Estate as a participant in Steers Center for Global Real Estate. Mersadies is an expert developing Non-Market Strategies.

Thaddeus L. Cohen

Executive Director

Thaddeus is a distinguished executive and public servant with a proven track record in both the public and private sectors. His career highlights include transformative work for the cities of Pensacola, West Palm Beach, and Key West, and the State of Florida's Department of Community Affairs. He is also a former President of the Florida American Institute of Architects, Palm Beach Chapter. A graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Architecture, at our firm, he drives strategic initiatives, fosters collaboration, and delivers impactful solutions that empower communities and shape a brighter future.

Jiles H. Ship

Executive Vice President

Jiles H. Ship is a veteran public safety executive and a former Commissioner of the New Jersey Police Training Commission for the Greater New York City area. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience (including SWAT), he has a distinguished track record in crime prevention, policy development, and the creation of innovative community-police partnerships. Additionally, he shares his extensive expertise as an Adjunct Professor at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice. He believes "technology is a force multiplier." Throughout his career, Ship has held several high-visibility leadership positions, most notably as the 34th National President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and is currently the NJ Chapter President. In this role, he oversaw thousands of members worldwide and testified before Congressional subcommittees on the utilization of technology and behavioral science in smart policing. He also served as the Director of Public Safety for the City of Plainfield, New Jersey, where he managed a $23 million budget and oversaw 254 sworn personnel. His other key leadership roles include serving as a Lieutenant and Administrator of Investigations for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University, a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Thomas Edison State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Rider University.

Andrew W. Parker, III

Executive Vice President

Andrew W. Parker, III is a distinguished educator and public servant who currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Atlantic County Commissioner Board. A lifelong resident of Egg Harbor Township, Parker made history as the first African American elected to the Township Committee in over a century. His dual role as a teacher for the Atlantic City Board of Education and a county official reflects a career-long dedication to both the classroom and the community. His academic credentials include a Master of Science in Education from Walden University and an Education Specialist degree from Seton Hall University, where he also pursued a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration. His legislative focus remains on economic growth, specifically through bringing new businesses to the township to increase ratables and provide much-needed property tax relief for residents. His commitment to the next generation is further evidenced by his eight years of service on the Zoning Board and his many years spent coaching youth sports.

Meet Our Department Leads

Dr. Victoria Williams, D.H.A., LMSW, CBS, Doula

Public Health Administration

Dr. Victoria Williams is a leading expert in maternal and child health, holding a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration, is a Clinical Social Worker, and has a decade of experience dedicated to advancing reproductive justice and equitable care nationwide. Her work includes leading community-driven programs and policy efforts in the New Orleans area, particularly in communities facing disparities and a lack of access to care. Dr. Williams is a steadfast advocate and professional lobbyist for trauma-informed care, maternal health education, and improving outcomes for birthing individuals. Her policy leadership is exemplified by co-developing the Mama+ Health Package, a landmark legislative initiative that led to Medicaid expansion and enhanced maternal mental health services in Louisiana.

Dr. David Jackson, Ph.D.

Leadership & Development

Dr. David E. Jackson, a native of Georgia is a marketplace leader, minister, professor, and author. As an Academic, he is an Adjunct Professor of Organizational Leadership at Morris Brown College. Dr. Jackson is a consecrated Bishop in Light of the World Covenant Fellowship. Dr. Jackson is a graduate of Cornell University, Union Theological Seminary of New York, New York Theological Seminary, and Southeastern University. He is a two-time recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, an inductee into the Morehouse Board of Preachers and a 2025-2026 PROPEL HBCU Faculty Fellows.