Our Team

WildTech is very proud of our staff, by far the most important factor that makes our mission possible. Some have been with us for years and even decades, others recently started because we are growing. Some have significant experience in the private sector and non-profits, others in education and government. Yet we all share in the same passion to apply our greatest talents to deliver hope and opportunity for the disadvantaged through WildTech’s Six Pillars of Digital Equity — the paste that binds us all together!

Meet the Staff of WildTech

Lou August

Executive Director, Senior iPad Program

Lou was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and MBA from Loyola University. During his time as the founder and president of a successful West Coast high tech firm, he witnessed the unfolding of the digital divide first-hand and saw the devastating inequity for the poor and people of color. In 1992 he built a technology camp for at-risk youth on Mount Rainier in Washington state - this became the Wilderness Technology Alliance. Lou also served as Global Leader of Technology for Development (ICT4D) at Save the Children and World Vision. Lou always dreamed of once again leading WildTech, and in 2016 his dream was realized as he became its Executive Director.

Alex Marshall

Senior Advisor, Senior iPad Program

Alex is WildTech's Senior Advisor for the D.C. Senior iPad Program. Alex has led the program since the Spring of 2022 after several years working for progressive political campaigns and non-profits. He brings a background in community organizing, process management, non-profit administration, and grant oversight. Alex is a proud D.C. native, alum of D.C. Public Schools, and the son of two D.C. Seniors. In his spare time, Alex enjoys biking, collecting houseplants (he owns around 80!), and playing with his Tuxedo cat, Figaro.

Zion Griggs

Operations Associate & Training Specialist, Senior iPad Program

Zion Griggs joined WildTech in July of 2022. Zion is an Operations & Training Specialist, working to ensure that senior participants have the tools they need to succeed in the iPad program. Her professional background consists of D.C. Government Staffing/Contracting and Low Voltage Telecom Cabling. At WildTech, she enjoys conducting iPad training sessions, encouraging seniors to explore their iPad's features, and assisting them in making social connections through iPad use. Zion is the 3rd oldest of 6 children and loves spending time with her family.

Caroline Beasley

Training Specialist, Senior iPad Program

Caroline Beasley is an iPad Trainer and Host of the Lunch Club at WildTech. She joined the team in May 2022. Caroline played an integral part in distributing iPads to hundreds of seniors in the iPad Program in the summer of 2022. She enjoys working with the senior participants daily in a variety of ways; online training sessions, face-to-face library sessions, hosting the Lunch Hour, and hosting the weekly cooking segment. Caroline’s background as a business owner and caterer in her native city of Washington D.C. helped her prepare for her current role.

Alexander Bell

Training Specialist, Senior iPad Program

Alexander joined WildTech in June 2022. As a Training Specialist, he works to create informative and engaging weekly programming. He instructs the Advanced Tech Training course and provides tech support during our daily afternoon sessions. He also conducts in-person training sessions at D.C. Public Libraries across the city. Some of his other duties include managing daily email campaigns, prize delivery, and assisting with bi-monthly social events. In his spare time, Alexander enjoys cooking, spending time with loved ones, and participating in local D.C. events.

Henry Duc Nguyen

Technology Specialist, Senior iPad Program

Duc is an IT professional who comes to WTA with 5 years of experience as a helpdesk technician. His credentials include a degree in Information Technology and an active CompTIA A+ certification. Troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues is his forte, along with excellent customer service skills. One of Duc's best talents is his ability to explain technical issues and solutions in easy-to-understand terms to non-technical users. As part of the WildTech team, he aims to leverage his IT helpdesk experience and technical expertise to transition into IT Networking.

Our Board Members

WildTech’s Board of Directors bring a diversity of backgrounds and very strong talents to our governing body, which we rely upon for strategic direction and occasional operational guidance. Many have been with us since our beginning in March of 2020, others started more recently as our programs and needs have evolved. Yet like our staff. all share in the same passion to apply their greatest talents to deliver hope and opportunity for the disadvantaged through Digital Equity — always our “North Star.”