The Leadership Faculty
Real world leadershipTaught by Those Who’ve Led
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.
Dr Kirsti Samuels
Founder & CEO, KS Insight
Adjunct Professor, Columbia University
25+ years working with global leaders, from heads of state to rebel groups.
Vivian Williams-Kurutz
Founder and Executive Director, Harlem Wellness Center
Expert in building diverse, inclusive communities
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
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
Chiara Ghidelli
Managing Partner @ Architect of Group Genius
Program designer, Process Facilitator, Producer
Saffron Samuels
Award-winning exhibition designer and University educator 20+ yrs
Human-Centered Design Theory & Practice
Nina Blackwelder
Chief of Staff @ KS Insight
Member of multiple nonprofit boards & campaign consultant to Georgia State House Caucus
Julia Fabris McBride
Former executive at the Kansas Leadership Center and faculty with Adaptive Leadership (UNSW)