Education: Doctorate degree
Lanuages Fluent: English
Industry: Consulting, Education and Training, Government, Health Care, HR, Technology
Years of Experience: I've spent 11 years or more in Change Management
Responsibility Level: Director
Change Management Skills Experience:
Academia/University, Change Plan Development, Change Team Coaching, Consulting, Culture Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Operational Excellence, Organizational Change Management, Stakeholder Analysis/ Engagement, Training and Development, User Experience
Discipline Type Experience:
Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Process Improvement / Optimization, Project Management / Implementation, Strategic Planning
Change Management Related Skills Experience:
Author, Coaching, Mentor, Public Speaking, Remote/Hybrid Work, Trainer
Professional Designation(s):
EDUCATION
- PsyD OD: Doctor of Psychology in Organization Development
- MS OD: Master of Science in Organization Development
- BS IS: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
CERTIFICATIONS
= Certificate: (Anti) Workplace Bullying University
- Certificate: Appreciative Inquiry: Conversations Worth Having
- Prosci Change Management Certification
- Certificate: Appreciative Inquiry: with David Cooperrider
- Certificate: Instructional Design at CSUS – CCE
- Certification: PMP (Pending 2025)
Professional Bio:
Dr. Kris Lea is a seasoned expert in organizational consulting, facilitation, and training, with a wealth of experience across diverse industries and settings. Her specialties include Organization Development (OD), Organizational Change Management (OCM), Training & Development (T&D), and Project Management. Dr. Kris is passionate about helping organizations become “more efficient, productive, and happier places to be.”
In addition to her consulting and freelance training engagements, Dr. Kris serves as an adjunct faculty member at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), College of Continuing Education (CCE), where she contributes to various leadership programs. She is a firm believer in the transformative power of the Adult Learning Process, emphasizing its critical role in both individual and organizational success.
Dr. Kris holds a Prosci certification in Change Management, a Master of Science (MS) in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco, and a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) with a focus on Organization Development from Alliant International University in Fresno, CA. Building on her extensive project experience, she is currently preparing to earn her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and caring for her beloved Bichon Frise, Riley.
