At Shining Light Consulting LLC, our mission is to deliver trusted, high-quality advisory services rooted in integrity, transparency, and compliance. We shine a light on opportunities within your organization to enhance performance, strengthen financial stability, and achieve sustainable results. Our commitment to excellence ensures every client receives thoughtful guidance and measurable value in every engagement.
Na’Dirah Y. Slaughter is a visionary business leader and entrepreneur who brings over a decade of experience in finance, risk management, and strategic advisory services. As the Founder and CEO of Shining Light Consulting LLC, she leads a dynamic firm specializing in municipal finance, financial modeling, valuation, and compliance advisory. Her reputation for delivering innovative solutions, measurable results, and exceptional client value has made her a trusted partner to both public and private sector organizations.
Before launching her own consultancy, Ms. Slaughter built a strong foundation in corporate finance through roles with leading financial institutions, where she developed expertise in credit analysis, portfolio management, and operational risk. Her experience also extends to working alongside municipalities and public agencies, helping them strengthen fiscal stability, optimize budgets, and enhance financial accountability.
Ms. Slaughter holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Montclair State University and an MBA in Finance from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Known for her integrity, precision, and forward-thinking approach, she continues to inspire clients and colleagues alike through her commitment to excellence and empowerment in every engagement.
Ryan Mills is a senior public finance executive with experience spanning the issuer side, ratings agency analysis, and investment banking, bringing a comprehensive perspective to municipal advisory services. He has structured and evaluated complex general obligation and revenue bond financings, infrastructure districts (PIDs, MUDs, TIFs), and large-scale capital programs, supporting municipalities and public agencies in long-range financial planning, debt structuring, and credit strategy.
Ryan previously held leadership roles at JPMorgan, where he served as a public finance credit officer and investment banker, and at Moody’s Investors Service, where he performed credit analysis and ratings recommendations for cities, counties, school districts, and utilities. His career also includes senior financial planning roles at major public issuers, where he developed multi-year capital forecasts, bond program strategies, and rating agency presentations.
He holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, a Master’s in Urban Planning from USC, and an MPA in Public Policy Analysis, and maintains both Series 50 and Series 54 licenses, strengthening SLC’s regulatory compliance and municipal advisory oversight. At SLC, Ryan supports debt strategy, capital planning, credit analysis, and compliance leadership for municipal clients.
Liyuan Chen brings advanced expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and data analytics, serving as Chief Compliance Officer while leading analytical and regulatory initiatives with precision and care. With experience in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate financial analysis, she delivers insight-driven strategies that strengthen fiscal management and support informed decision-making.
Liyuan holds a Master of Science in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pennsylvania State University. Her technical mastery of Excel, Power BI, and quantitative risk management enables her to transform complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for clients.
Hy Quang Le brings over 25 years of experience in public finance, capital markets, and structured debt advisory, with deep expertise in tax-exempt and taxable municipal financings, credit strategy, and risk management. He has advised municipal issuers, nonprofits, and developers on complex debt structures, public-private partnerships, and large-scale capital projects, helping clients strengthen credit profiles and optimize financing outcomes.
Hy has held senior roles at Hilltop Securities and Piper Sandler’s Public Finance Group, where he structured and placed revenue bonds, led refinancings and restructurings, and helped transition nonrated bonds to investment-grade credits. His work includes financings exceeding $300 million, involving revenue bonds, GO refundings, special revenue bonds, and P3 developments.
Hy holds a B.S. in Accountancy from Arizona State University and maintains Series 7, 63, 50, and 52 licenses, reinforcing his qualifications in municipal advisory and public finance securities. At SLC, he supports debt structuring, capital planning, credit analysis, and interest rate risk evaluation to help municipalities make sound, market-ready financial decisions.
Patricia Gilbert brings over 20 years of experience in municipal finance, public administration, and government budgeting, serving as a municipal advisor to more than 300 public agencies including cities, counties, states, K-14 school districts, and special districts. She has managed nearly 1,000 debt transactions totaling over $20 billion, including General Obligation Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Certificates of Participation, Commercial Paper, and refunding programs.
Patricia oversees the full lifecycle of debt issuance, from financial modeling and structuring through rating agency preparation, disclosure process improvements, and strategic refunding analysis. Her work has helped agencies reduce debt service costs, improve financial reporting systems, and strengthen long-term capital planning strategies.
Patricia holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and completed advanced graduate study in Government Finance and Accounting at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government. Patricia combines deep technical municipal advisory expertise with strong public-sector budgeting and policy experience, supporting SLC clients with debt strategy, financial analysis, and public finance program management.
Abhishek Pandya brings over eight years of financial and operational experience spanning banking, government, and private industry. As a Financial Analyst, he supports fiscal management, budgeting, and financial reporting for municipal and institutional clients. His background includes work with the New York City Department of Education, AvantStay, and Bank of America, where he developed expertise in capital project oversight, risk management, and financial compliance.
Abhishek holds an MBA in Finance from Johnson & Wales University and is recognized for his analytical precision, process improvement skills, and commitment to accountability and transparency.
Debbie Mazzie is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in risk management, claims oversight, and complex litigation. As Senior Risk and Claims Consultant, she provides strategic guidance to clients on liability management, compliance, and claims resolution. Her expertise spans bodily injury, property damage, and general liability cases, where she has successfully led teams, negotiated settlements, and strengthened organizational processes.
Debbie’s leadership background at State Farm and the Philips Law Firm reflects her ability to drive results, uphold compliance, and foster trusted relationships. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Montclair State University.
Saravleen Singh is an engineering and finance professional with over 16 years of experience in infrastructure advisory, municipal finance, and project management across Canada, the United States, and India. As Senior Infrastructure and Financial Consultant, he provides expert guidance on project financing, procurement, and feasibility analysis for large-scale public and private sector initiatives. His background spans public-private partnerships (P3), debt advisory, construction management, and financial modeling for projects exceeding $6 billion in total value.
Saravleen holds an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a B. Tech in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He also holds certifications in Project Finance, Construction Management, and Municipal Advisory (Series 50).
Our approach begins with understanding your organization’s unique financial landscape, priorities, and challenges. We work collaboratively to design customized strategies that align with your goals, from optimizing budgets and strengthening compliance to improving long-term fiscal health. Through clear communication, analytical precision, and a results-driven mindset, we deliver practical solutions that empower you to make confident financial decisions and achieve lasting stability.
