Real world leadership

TAUGHT BY THOSE WHO’VE LEAD

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

Founder & CEO, KS Insight
Adjunct Professor, Columbia University

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

Bio
Mitzi Johnson

Former Speaker of the Vermont House
25 years experience in leadership and coaching

Bio
Vivian Williams-Kurutz

Founder and Executive Director, Harlem Wellness Center
Expert in building diverse, inclusive communities

Bio
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

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

Managing Partner @ Architect of Group Genius
Program designer, Process Facilitator, Producer

Bio
Saffron Samuels

Award-winning exhibition designer and University educator 20+ yrs
Human-Centered Design Theory & Practice

Bio
Nina Blackwelder

Chief of Staff @ KS Insight
Member of multiple nonprofit boards & campaign consultant to Georgia State House Caucus
Bio
Julia Fabris McBride

Former executive at the Kansas Leadership Center and faculty with Adaptive Leadership (UNSW)
Bio