Leadership Research Institute

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Team

LRI’s strength resides in its exceptionally qualified team of consultants whose collective experience spans a breadth of industry sectors. All of our consultants have engaged in advanced studies in their respective disciplines, with most holding MBAs or Ph.D.s from major universities.

Each consultant has extensive experience working across a variety of organizations, established and emerging, domestic and international. The team represents a unique and powerful blend of expertise from academia, line and staff business leadership, professional services, behavioral science, and research.

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Liz Aldave

Liz Aldave is a Senior Analyst at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data for Fortune 500 companies.

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Jan Day Gravel

Jan Day Gravel is a Principal at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI), specializing in leadership development for Fortune 500 companies as well as governmental agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

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Lori Evans Ermi

Lori Evans Ermi, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a Principal at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI).

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Jared Grisé

Jared Grisé, JD, is a leadership coach, advisor, and founding member of LRI’s Senior Living Leadership practice.

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Joelle K. Jay

Joelle K. Jay, Ph.D. is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in leadership development for senior executives in Fortune 500 companies.

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Howard Morgan

Howard Morgan is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at the Leadership Research Institute who specializes in building the credibility of senior executives for Fortune 500 organizations.

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Paula Mulford

Paula M. Mulford has been a Consulting Associate with Leadership Research Institute (LRI) since 1998.

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Steven M. Rumery

Steven M. Rumery, Ph.D. (aka "Rum") is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in developing the credibility and impact of leaders and organizations.

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Richard F. Silvestri

Richard F. Silvestri is a Director Emeritus of Leadership Research Institute who focuses on leadership and organizational development for senior executives.

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Vena Sterling

Vena Sterling, JD, ACC is a strategic leadership coach & consultant at LRI who is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs with creating wealth, legacy, and freedom.

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John R. Streitmatter

John R. Streitmatter, MBA, is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in building leader credibility in the midst of turbulent market and organizational dynamics.

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Dennis J. Volpe

Dennis J. Volpe, M.S., M.A., is a Principal at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, and Veteran Awareness.

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Glyn Mitchell

Glyn Mitchell, BA, Solicitor (England and Wales) is a Consulting associate with LRI who focuses on the development of leaders in companies which operate globally and in smaller ventures.

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