WOMEN IGNITING LEADERSHIP TEAM

At Women Igniting Leadership we believe real leadership development comes from people who’ve lived it first. That’s why all of our faculty bring deep real-world experience – then pair it with the teaching skill, humility, and presence that great facilitation requires.

Our faculty don’t just talk about the complexity of leading – they’ve navigated it. They’ve run teams, moved systems, led under pressure, and then made the choice to turn that experience into something that helps others lead better.

  • Dr Kirsti Samuels

    Dr Kirsti Samuels

    Founder & CEO, KS Insight
    Associate Professor, Columbia University

    25+ years working with global leaders, from heads of state to rebel groups.

    Bio

  • Mitzi Johnson

    Mitzi Johnson

    Former Speaker of the Vermont House

    25 years experience in leadership and coaching

    Bio

  • Vivian Williams-Kurutz

    Vivian Williams-Kurutz

    Founder and Executive Director, Harlem Wellness Center

    Expert in building diverse, inclusive communities

    Bio

  • Dr Cristina Stasia

    Dr Cristina Stasia

    Former Director of Leadership Training at Peter Lougheed
    Launched college with Prime Minister Hon. Kim Campbell

    Expert in leadership with focus on meaningful organizational change

    Bio

  • Dr Heidi Stalla

    Dr Heidi Stalla

    Yale College Lecturer and Associate Director of Academic Affairs

    Founding Director of NYU Abu Dhabi Writing Program and leader in global educational innovation

    Bio

  • Chiara Ghidelli

    Chiara Ghidelli

    Managing Partner @ Architect of Group Genius

    Program designer, Process Facilitator, Producer


    Bio

  • Saffron Samuels

    Saffron Samuels

    Award-winning exhibition designer and University educator 20+ yrs

    Human-Centered Design Theory & Practice


    Bio

  • Nina Blackwelder

    Nina Blackwelder

    Chief of Staff @ KS Insight

    Member of multiple nonprofit boards & campaign consultant to Georgia State House Caucus

    Bio