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Senior Leadership

Shaping the future of leadership development with insight, strategy, and impact.

Will Sutton

Truist Leadership Institute President and Director

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Latonya D. Croney

Director of Leadership and Philanthropy Programs

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Cheryl Flink, Ph.D.

Director of Research

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Sheri Frisby, MBA

Director of Operations

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Jenni Marsh, MA

Director of Consulting

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Chris Smith, Ph.D., ACC

Director of Client Solutions

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Jeremy Spidell, MSW, LCSW

Director of Client Engagement

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Executive Consulting

Empowering C-suite and senior leaders with developmental experiences designed for transformational growth.

Jenni Marsh, MA

Director of Consulting

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Tawanda Carpenter, Ed.D.

Executive Consultant

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E. Amalia Jansel, Ph.D.

Senior Executive Consultant

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Duane McClure, DM-OL

Executive Consultant

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Sally Woods, Ed.D.

Executive Consultant

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Leadership and Philanthropy Programs

Equipping mid-level and frontline leaders to drive impact and shape culture. Advancing philanthropic efforts that strengthen communities.

Latonya D. Croney

Director of Leadership and Philanthropy Programs

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Madison Hester, M.Ed., MS

Philanthropic Programs Manager

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Philip Jennings

Senior Leadership and Philanthropy Facilitator

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Jim Kankula

Senior Leadership and Philanthropy Facilitator

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Research and Program Design

Developing evidence-based programs, tailored solutions,  and cutting-edge content that drive leadership success.

Cheryl Flink, Ph.D.

Director of Research

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Sarah Coley, Ph.D.

Senior Researcher

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Chris Smith, Ph.D., ACC

Director of Client Solutions

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Jeff Anderson, MSM

Executive Education Programs Manager

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Client Engagement

Connecting organizations with leadership solutions that develop their most valuable asset—people.

Jeremy Spidell, MSW, LCSW

Director of Client Engagement

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Richard Carver

Senior Leadership and Business Advisor

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Don Geletko

Senior Leadership and Business Advisor

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Donté Jackson, MBA

Senior Leadership and Business Advisor

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Operations and Hospitality

Creating seamless experiences so leaders can focus on developing themselves and inspiring others.

Sheri Frisby, MBA

Director of Operations

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Brittany Brown

Program Manager

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Madison Tuck

Client Event Manager

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