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

    Founder & CEO, KS Insight
    Associate Professor, Columbia University

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

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  • Mitzi Johnson

    Former Speaker of the Vermont House

    25 years experience in leadership and coaching

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Chiara Ghidelli

    Managing Partner @ Architect of Group Genius

    Program designer, Process Facilitator, Producer


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  • Saffron Samuels

    Award-winning exhibition designer and University educator 20+ yrs

    Human-Centered Design Theory & Practice


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  • Nina Blackwelder

    Chief of Staff @ KS Insight

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

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