Together, we are reimagining how an Adventist Conference school system can operate aligning mission, leadership, and learning to strengthen every school we serve.
We build the leadership, culture, and systems that expand what Adventist education can be.
Our Vision
A future where Adventist schools are flourishing — grounded in faith, alive with joy, and built for lasting impact.
Our Why
We believe Adventist education exists to change the lives of students so that they find fulfillment in serving Christ, impact their communities, and know that they are wonderfully made.
Meet Our Team
Meet the Model System Team
Toakase Vunileva
CEO
Melanie Litchfield
COO
David Turner
Director of Impact
Enid Mendez
Director of Finance
Lawanna McCoy
Director of Special Projects
Isaac Soli
Engagement & Operations Coordinator
Meet the Model System Board of Directors
Dr. Carlton Byrd
Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, President
Arelis Diaz
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Director Racial Equity/Community Engagement and Board Relations
Dr. Edwin Hernandez
Antillean Adventist University, President
Errol Phipps
AT&T, Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Dr. Dennis Plubell
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, Vice President Education, retired
Toakase Vunileva
Bainum Family Foundation, Director of Seventh-day Adventist Initiative
COMPASS Framework
When mission, leadership, and learning are intentionally aligned, schools thrive. To ensure that alignment, our schools operate through the COMPASS Framework. These strategic commitments shape our culture, guide our learning, and influence how we live and work together every day.
Curiosity
I approach each day with wonder and curiosity.
Ownership
I shape my life through my own choices.
Mindshift
I collaborate, design, and bring new ideas to life.
Perseverance
I do hard things with courage.
Agape
I treat everyone—including myself—with love, dignity, and deep worth.
Spiritual Growth
I am rooted in Christ.
Social Impact
I use my influence to bring positive change.
Interested in joining us as we build the future of Adventist education?