About Dr. Greenland

Accelerating success for leaders and teams

Dr. Greenland blends business acumen with emotional intelligence to help your leaders thrive through complexity and change.

Trusted by Fortune 1000 Companies, Global Leaders & High-Performing Teams.

Is Your Team Merely Surviving or Truly Thriving?

From empowering keynotes to scalable leadership frameworks, our solutions are designed for organizations under pressure—and ready to grow.

My Mission Is to Humanize Leadership

I believe culture change happens one conversation at a time. When leaders show up grounded, everyone around them rises. I’m here to help you unlock that kind of leadership.

Beyond Strategy. Toward Impact.

Dr. Greenland works at the intersection of innovation and empathy, helping mission-aligned leaders create the conditions for long-term success without sacrificing their wellbeing or core values.

She believes real leadership transformation happens when we align strategy with identity, results with resilience and outcomes with human connection.

Rooted in Courage. Guided by Integrity. Fueled by Creativity.

The foundation of Dr. Greenland’s work is grounded in three core values that inform every engagement, decision, and transformation she leads.

My Journey so Far

1990

Early Roots:
The Oldest of Six

Growing up as the eldest of six children in a working-class family shaped my leadership instincts from the beginning. I had to learn quickly how to balance
intention with impact, navigating responsibilities that required me to become other-centered from a very young age. These experiences cultivated my deep empathy, emotional intelligence, and natural ability to lead under pressure.

2000

Academic Drive:
My Ticket to College

I earned a full-ride academic scholarship my first year of college, which validated my belief that education was the way out of limitation and into possibility. My academic success wasn’t just about achievement—it was survival, independence, and self-authorship. My senior thesis on decolonizing methodologies would eventually become the foundation of my graduate focus.

2004

Global Immersion:
Learning Through Culture

In my twenties, I lived and worked for extended periods in Belize, Thailand, India, Mexico, and Guam. These immersive experiences taught me a profound appreciation for cultural diversity and deepened my passion for identity, belonging, and resilience—three themes that continue to shape my work today.

2007

Graduate Study:
Decolonizing Education

I completed my Master of Arts in Education at Antioch University Seattle, centering my work on decolonizing Western education paradigms. This focus was born from my own journey through traditional academic systems and a desire to reshape how teaching and learning happens. The result? Eight years of teaching sociology at the university level, bringing critical thinking and systems awareness into classrooms.

2004
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2004

Nonprofit Leadership: 20 Years of Service

Driven by a passion for poverty alleviation, domestic violence prevention, single motherhood, and empowerment, I dedicated over two decades to nonprofit leadership. I served as a Programs Director, Executive Director, and Board President across multiple organizations. I also earned an AmeriCorps Students in Service Award for my work with Seattle Public Schools. These roles helped me develop the strategic, heart-centered leadership style I’m known for today.

2018

Entrepreneurship:
Launching Greenland Consulting

In 2018, I launched Greenland Consulting after realizing that neither academia nor the nonprofit sector could deliver the level of impact I knew was possible. It took me 20 years of working inside both systems to fully understand their limits. Entrepreneurship gave me the freedom to apply my own strategic lens where it matters most—on the future of leadership. Since launching, I’ve worked with global organizations, municipalities, Fortune 1000 clients, and values-driven teams.

2021

Yoga & Mindfulness:
A Foundation for Trauma-Informed Wor

I began practicing yoga and meditation at 18 and have now sustained a daily practice for over 25 years. In 2021, I became a certified 200-hour RYS yoga teacher. These embodied practices are integrated into all my coaching and consulting work, bringing trauma-informed, somatic resilience to leaders who need to perform under pressure.

2022

Thought Leadership:
A Global Platform

I’ve been honored to speak at the International Leadership Association’s Global Conference in the UK and its Women’s Conference in Washington, DC. These moments reminded me of the global hunger for courageous, values-driven leadership—and the urgency of this work.

2023

Earning My Doctorate:
A Study in Resilience

In 2023, I earned my Ph.D. in Leadership from Gonzaga University, completing a dissertation titled: “Stories of Resilience, Identity, and Belonging Among Intersectional Women Social Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest.” I chose resilience as my focus because we live in a world in transition, and leadership must evolve to meet that change. My research reflects what leaders truly need in today’s post-pandemic environment.

TODAY

Today: Leading by Living It

Today, I live in the Pacific Northwest with my two teenagers and our dog, Rock and Roll. Being a parent is the greatest joy of my life—and raising grounded, compassionate kids is my proudest accomplishment. I consider them my greatest work of art.

I continue to coach executives, facilitate leadership development programs, and speak on global stages while writing my first book, set to release in 2026. My work is grounded not just in research, but in lived experience—and I remain committed to helping leaders and organizations thrive through clarity, courage, and resilience.

Dr. Greenland is an inspiring coach who brings out the best in you. She leads with empathy, challenges with care, and helps you see what’s possible when you step into your full potential. I’m so grateful for her guidance and encouragement.

It has been an honor and a gift to work with Dr. Greenland. She has improved my business, my communication style, and my overall quality of life. Her leadership coaching is the real deal.

Dr. Greenland empowers and invites the deep engagement of others. She is uniquely poised to guide the strategy and implementation of social impact and mission-driven initiatives. I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with her again!