islay Walden Education Alliance is incorporated as a legacy organization, honoring the work of A. Islay Walden to promote economic and educational empowerment in overburdened communities. Like Islay, we are committed to identifying and eliminating barriers to professional, personal, and economic success. ​

 

Formerly enslaved and legally blind, Walden became a 19th-century scholar, theologian, and humanitarian. He was one of two Black graduates from New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS), the oldest seminary in New Jersey.  During his time at NBTS, Walden identified access and resource gap that continue to impact the vulnerable communities today.

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Our work is driven by the universal needs of access, availability, and affordable  to essential resources to support economic, personal, and professional growth.