Meet Gina
Reimagining Leadership Through Wisdom and Spirit
Across my career, from the classroom to the boardroom to the retreat space, my work has centered on one guiding question: How do we create lives and communities that reflect our deepest values and fullest potential?
As a scholar and executive director, my research and teaching in women’s spirituality, ethics, and leadership explore the intersections of meaning, power, and purpose. I believe transformation begins within through awareness, reflection, and the courage to reimagine what’s possible.
As a coach and educator, I bring that same philosophy to leadership and personal development. Through the Academy for Coaching, I help individuals and organizations cultivate emotionally intelligent, values-driven leadership. Our programs empower coaches and leaders to engage others with authenticity, empathy, and strategic vision.
As a founding board member and executive director of the Women’s Spirituality Studies Press, I’m deeply committed to amplifying women’s voices, honoring diverse spiritualities, and advancing scholarship that bridges intellect and lived experience.
My journey has never been about choosing one path – academic, entrepreneurial, or spiritual – but about integrating them to model a new way of leading and living. I’m passionate about helping others do the same: to align their purpose, profession, and spirit in service of personal and collective transformation.
Transformation is both an inward and outward journey, and leadership begins within.
True transformation doesn’t happen through strategies alone; it’s sparked by deep inner work, conscious growth, and courageous self-leadership.
My approach blends evidence-based practices with a deep respect for your personal wisdom, empowering you to lead with clarity, compassion, and authenticity.
When we cultivate self-awareness and align our inner truth with outward action, we create the conditions for meaningful change in ourselves, our organizations, and our world.
For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership, education, and personal development.
With a PhD, MBA, and extensive experience as a university professor, executive director, and entrepreneur, I’ve had the privilege of guiding others through profound growth and transformation.
What I’ve learned is simple but powerful: the greatest leaders aren’t defined by titles or accolades.
They’re defined by their self-awareness, their willingness to evolve, and their commitment to leading from a place of integrity, courage, and heart.
Today, I bring together research-backed methodologies, real-world leadership insights, and deep human-centered values to help aspiring coaches, entrepreneurs, and leaders find their voice, elevate their impact, and ignite change in their own unique way.
Trusted by clients of world-class brands & organizations of all sizes
Experience + Credibility
WHO I AM
On & Off the Clock
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CAREER
- I’ve earned a PhD and MBA
- I’ve completed the PCC level certification from the International Coaching Federation.
- I’ve been mentoring and teaching at the university level for more than two decades and have coached thousands of individuals across the globe.
- I’m an award winning author and have published five books and hundreds of articles.
- I thrive on taking big ideas and turning them into focused, actionable strategies.
- I believe every great journey starts with a strong cup of coffee and an even stronger plan.
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lIFE
- I’m a proud single mom to an amazing daughter who keeps me on my toes and inspired every day. We have two little chihuahuas with big personalities.
- Cleveland, Ohio or “Believeland” as I fondly refer to it, is my hometown.
- I’m not a sports fan, but I’ve been rooting for the Browns, Cavs, and Guardians since diapers.
- The Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of my favorite places to visit and I love the Erie Island Coffee Company.
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Fun Facts
- In my spare time I enjoy creating sound wave art and designing graphics in Canva.
- I’m a first generation American with roots in Sicily and the Tuscan region of Italy.
- My daughter and I host “Holy Cannoli Day” at our home at least once a year!
- I’m a huge Motown fan, love the Dave Matthews Band, and music is what really speaks to my soul.
- I lived out my life long dream of playing roller derby in my early forties. My name? Punky Bruiser. It was short lived, but led me to discover my love for yoga which leaves me with less bruises and a lot more balance!
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