About Pacific Ridge Learning Partners
In countless conversations with thoughtful parents, we noticed a quiet theme: people were looking for guidance. Not because something was wrong—but because they wanted to feel more confident, more intentional, and more informed as they supported their child’s development. The questions were thoughtful and heartfelt: “What should we be focusing on right now?” “How do we know if our child is on track?” “Is there a better way to support them at home?”
We created this consultancy in response to that need—a need for something more curated, more personal, and above all, more meaningful.
Our mission is to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to the families and educators shaping children’s earliest experiences. We believe in elegant solutions rooted in research and elevated by care. Whether working with parents to understand their child’s needs or supporting organizations to grow thoughtful practitioners, our approach is always high-touch, insight-informed, and guided by the belief that excellence in early learning is a foundation for a better world.
Because raising children—and raising society—requires intention. And we’re here to help make that process not only more informed, but more beautiful.
Dr. Natacha Cesar-Davis
Dr. Natacha Cesar-Davis is a founding principal of Pacific Ridge Learning Partners, where she brings over two decades of experience spanning early childhood learning, higher education leadership, and human development.
With expertise in identity development, postsecondary education, and culturally responsive learning, Natacha helps families, educators, and institutions design meaningful, insight-driven educational pathways.
Natacha’s journey in education began in the Boston area, where she used art as a vehicle to help children and families engage in deeper learning experiences. She also worked alongside local Indigenous communities to co-create non-traditional, culturally grounded approaches to education—formative work that continues to inform her practice today.
She has since held senior administrative and professorial roles at elite public and private universities, leading efforts in student development, institutional equity, and inclusive pedagogy. Her work is anchored in a commitment to honoring the full humanity of learners and supporting environments where identity, culture, and development intersect meaningfully.
Natacha holds a B.A. double majoring in Art History and Human Develop as well as an M.A. in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College. Natacha furthered her expertise completing an additional M.A. in Higher Education and a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA.
Wes Davis
Wes brings a unique blend of expertise in education, business strategy, and organizational leadership. As the head of business operations, Wes ensures the firm’s day-to-day functions are grounded in insight, efficiency, and impact.
His work reflects a lifelong belief in the power of informed decision-making—an ethos shaped by his roots in a family of educators and refined through years of corporate and academic experience. Wes began his career in education, earning a B.A. in Human Development and an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from the Boston College Lynch School of Education. He worked in a variety of educational settings before pursuing an MBA, which launched his transition into management consulting and corporate strategy roles across industries.
Even as he built his corporate career, Wes remained closely connected to education—teaching evening courses to working professionals in the Boston area and staying engaged in the classroom. Today, he draws from both sectors to guide schools, non-profits, and mission-driven organizations through strategic planning and operational growth.
He also serves as an advisor to non-profit boards, including those of local universities and community-based organizations. At Pacific Ridge, Wes combines his technical acumen and developmental foundation to design solutions that are as operationally sound as they are human-centered.