Kelsey Medeiros, PhD, is an associate professor of Management at The University of Nebraska at Omaha. Kelsey has published over 50 academic research articles and book chapters on leadership, creativity, and inclusivity, making her a leading expert in these areas. Additionally, she recently published the popular press book, Painted Wolves: A New Model of Leadership from Powerful Women, which proposes a new way of thinking about leadership based on the outstanding women in head of state positions during the COVID-19 crisis.  In addition to her academic background, Kelsey also works with organizations and leaders across the globe to build more inclusive and creative workplaces.  She has previously worked with organizations such as the NHS (UK), Maple Bear Gulf (UAE), Quantum Workplace (USA), and Cedars-Sinai (USA). When she’s not working, you will find her in a ballet class, running in various cities around the world, solving the world’s problems with her girlfriends, or drinking chardonnay on a sunny patio with her husband and two dogs.

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