TEAM

At KS Insight, we believe real leadership development comes from people who’ve lived it first. That’s why all of our facilitators bring deep real-world experience—then pair it with the teaching skill, humility, and presence that great facilitation requires.

Our network includes senior leaders from across sectors:

  • Policymakers and legislators who’ve built coalitions in the public eye

  • Military officers who’ve led with discipline and integrity in high-pressure environments

  • Academics and educators who’ve launched programs and shaped institutional culture

  • Tech innovators and business strategists with startup and global consulting experience

Our facilitators don’t just talk about complexity—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
CEO and Founder

Nadir Ahmad
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr Candice Crawford-Zakian
Senior Leadership Faculty

Rahel Dette
Senior Leadership Faculty

Mitzi Johnson
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr Stuti Shukla
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr Rodric Smith
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr Heidi Stalla
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr Cristina Stasia
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr Lorri Sulpizio
Senior Leadership Faculty

Dr. Shuba Gopal
Senior People Analytics and Organizational Strategy Advisor

Ronald Heifetz
Mentor

 

KS Insight Operations

Nina Blackwelder
Chief of Staff | Office of CEO

Paola Rodriguez
Executive Coordinator

Saffron Samuels
Director of Visual Strategy

Rit Shrestha
Finance Officer