Dr. Lewis is a scholar-practitioner, established in a wide variety of disciplines and areas of business. She has a passion for leading and developing others. She has accumulated her perspective through an unusual career trajectory that includes her experiences as a retired Air Force logistician, a continuous improvement and P&L executive of a Fortune 500 company, an adjunct professor at universities, and as a pro bono continuous improvement coach for Collective Impact Initiatives with not-for-profit agencies. She is a prominent public speaker and published academician who can translate complex ideas into relatable stories to inspire audiences of all levels. As a public speaker, she is in high demand internationally at academic and industry conferences as well as corporate leadership events. As an ICF & CCA certified professional coach, she facilitates mentor circles to coach teams through key leadership topics. She offers one-on-one professional development training and mentoring in public and private workshops. She is certificated to administer the Kirton Adaption-Innovation (KAI) Inventory, illuminating cognitive problem-solving styles. She is a licensed facilitator of Celemi Business Simulation Workshops, improving team member engagement and business acumen. As an adjunct faculty member at universities, she teaches business and leadership courses including lean, change management, coaching and mentoring for business, marketing, and global business strategy.
Northcentral University
Doctorate
Business - Marketing
2017
University of Maryland - University College
Doctorate
Quality Systems - Lean - Continuous Improvement
2016
Central Michigan University
Masters
Business Administration
2007
University of Maryland - University College
Bachelors
Business - Org Development
2003
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