Board of Advisors
Jenna Ahern
CEO and Founder
Guardian Owl DigitalVivian Blade
Owner, CEO, and Consultant
Experts in Growth Leadership ConsultingLeah Driver
CFO
Axiom Financial StrategiesAdria Johnson
CEO
Louisville Metro United WayMichele Koch
CEO, Chief Curator
WOW Work CultureScott Koloms
CEO of FMS pbc and Founder of Canopy
FMS/Canopy KYSusan Veech
COO
Home of the InnocentsDonors
University of Louisville Athletic Department
The Sam and Bonnie Rechter Family Trust
Vince Tyra
Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Houchens Industries IncFaculty and Staff
Ramie Martin-Galijatovic
Administrative Program Director
University of Louisville Center for Positive LeadershipRyan W. Quinn, PhD
Academic Director of the Center for Positive Leadership and Chair of the Management & Entrepreneurship Department
University of Louisville College of BusinessDavis Fritz
Creative Works Manager
University of Louisville Center for Positive LeadershipAffiliated Professionals
Affiliated Professionals and Practical Solutions
Download a PDFAccountability
Ann Herd
Affiliated Faculty, Clinical Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership and Learning College of Education and Human Development
University of LouisvilleAmbition
Shawn Dawley
Keynote Speaker, Leadership Educator, Owner
OT2 ConsultingClarity
Jim Vaselopulos
Founder and CEO
Rafti Advisors, LLCCompassion
Brad Shuck
Affiliated Faculty, Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development, College of Education and Human Development
University of LouisvilleConfidence
Olivia Fitchett
Affiliated Coach and Consultant
Confidence
Jessica Campbell
Founder and Principal Advisor
Frittata ConsultingCourage
Ryan Quinn, PhD
Academic Director of the Center for Positive Leadership and Chair of the Management & Entrepreneurship Department
University of Louisville College of BusinessCuriosity
Debra Clary
Affiliated Coach and Consultant
Dr. Debra ClaryCuriosity
Melissa Brock
Affiliated Coach and Consultant
Creativity
Henrietta Pepper
Brand Strategist, Author, Speaker, Professor
GCJ Consultants and University of Louisville College of BusinessDecisiveness
Patty Payette
Affiliated Staff, Coach, and Executive Director, Delphi Center
University of LouisvilleFlexibility
Karen Newton
Affiliated Coach and Consultant
Generosity
Merv Antonio
Senior Director of Learning and Convening
Center for Non Profit ExcellenceGenerosity and Gratitude
Suhas Kulkarni
Affiliated Faculty, Franchise Consultant
Generosity and Resilience
Dale Morgan
President and CEO
Foundation47, LLCHonesty and Integrity
Michele Koch
CEO, Chief Curator
WOW Work CultureHope and Persistence
Dr. Steve Gahagen
Director and Founder/Speaker/Trainer/Gallup Certified Coach
Play to Your StrengthsHumility
Patti Weiter
Psychologist and Coach
Shine PsychologyInclusivity
Brigitte Burpo
Affiliated Faculty, Assistant Dean of DEI and Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Education and Human Development
University of LouisvilleInclusivity
Cynthia Ganote
Affiliated Consultant
Justice
Cherie Dawson Edwards
Affiliated Faculty, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
University of LouisvilleLoyalty
Alfred Frager
Affiliated Faculty, Professor of Practice of Management and Entrepreneurship, College of Business
University of LouisvillePerseverance
Hope Zoeller
Founder and President
HOPE (Helping Other People Excel), LLCPlayfulness
Daniel Montgomery
Affiliated Consultant, CEO of Leadership Reality Consultants
Resilience
Vivian Blade
Owner, CEO, and Consultant
Experts in Growth Leadership ConsultingRespect
Kristen Lucas
Affiliated Faculty, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
College of Business, University of LouisvilleTrust
Mike Davis
Affiliated Consultant, Principal
Learn and Lead GroupDenise Cumberland
Affiliated Faculty, Associate Professor of Leadership, Evaluation, and Organization Development
College of Education and Human Development, University of LouisvilleLuckett Davidson
Affiliated Coach and Consultant
Zac Goldman
Affiliated Faculty, Director of Online Teaching and Learning, Program Director, Online MBA and Associate Professor of Practice, Management & Entrepreneurship
College of Business, University of LouisvilleMeg Hancock
Affiliated Faculty, Associate Professor, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, College of Education and Human Development
University of LouisvilleGennaro Vito
Affiliated Faculty, Professor of Criminal Justice
College of Arts and Sciences, University of LouisvilleVisiting Scholar
R. Lisle Baker
Professor of Law
Suffolk UniversityPositive Leadership Award Winners
Past Tyra Family Distinguished Conversation Speakers
Susan Ashford
Michael & Susan Jandernoa Professor of Management and Organizations
University of MichiganBob Liden
Professor of Managerial Studies
University of Illinois, ChicagoTony Kong
Associate Professor in Organizational Leadership
University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of BusinessRyan Gottfredson
Associate Professor
California State University, FullertonGerard Seijts
Professor, Organizational Behaviour
University of Western OntarioManuela Lara
Artist
Bogota, Colombia