Demographics

Education: Masters degree

Lanuages Fluent: English

Industry: Development and Manufacturing, Education and Training, Health Care, Insurance, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Research, Retail, Technology, Other

Experience & Skills

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, Communication Strategy, Consulting, Culture Design, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Human Centered Design, Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures, Operational Excellence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, Process Improvement/Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis/ Engagement, Training and Development, User Experience

Discipline Type Experience:
Agile Methodology, Data Analysis and Metrics, ERP Implementation, Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Process Improvement / Optimization, Project Management / Implementation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

Change Management Related Skills Experience:
Coaching, Mentor, Public Speaking, Remote/Hybrid Work, Trainer

Professional Designation(s):
MBA – cum laude – Babson College, Wellesley, MA – Business Management/Global Operations focus Master’s Certificate – Project Management – George Washington University. Extensive commercial, life science focus B.S. Marketing, cum laude – Post University, Concentrated studies in Marketing Communications and Psychology/OD Certified Change Management Practitioner – Certified by Change First, EU’s top change management organization with additional training/experience with the Prosci ADKAR Model Transformational Leader/Coaching Certification – Performance Consultants International – Coach/Mentor/Leader Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI) – Expert Level Certified Scrum Master, Agile Development – Scrum Alliance, extensive Technology Transformation expertise Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – Trained in Operational Excellence Concepts and Streamlining Cx Processes

Professional Bio:
Lori Roland Change & Transformation Leader | Executive Coach | Organizational Development Strategist Lori Roland is a global transformation leader with 15+ years driving enterprise-wide change across healthcare, MedTech, pharma, consumer, and nonprofit sectors. Her superpower is blending sharp business acumen (IQ) with emotional intelligence (EQ) to deliver turnarounds and transformations that stick. She is recognized for translating complex strategies—including AI-enabled innovation, digital health, and enterprise modernization—into human-centered outcomes with measurable impact. Her leadership has fueled growth, driven innovation, and delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings and profit improvements—cutting onboarding time 50%, boosting proficiency 75%, and reducing resistance 30%. Certified in Change First, Prosci/ADKAR, and transformational coaching, Lori partners with executives to align governance, strengthen culture, and build resilient teams. She has bridged competing C-suite priorities, energized global workforces, and created dashboards and feedback loops that enhanced transparency and sustained operational efficiency. Valued as both strategist and trusted advisor, Lori delivers transformation at scale with lasting business results.

Social & Volunteer Organizations:
Pro-Bono coaching of early talent through EmpowerU coaching

Work or Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for new opportunities.
Open to volunteer for non-profit organizations.
Open to speaking engagements.