Arts and Sciences Leaders

Margaret Thatcher, chemist The former British prime minister studied a bachelor of science at the University of Oxford, graduating with second-class honours. She specialised in X-ray crystallography under the supervision of Dorothy Hodgkin, who went on to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Working as a chemical researcher after graduation, Thatcher eventually moved to Dartford…

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Communication and the Arts Leaders

Oprah Winfrey Even if you are the sort who thinks that Oprah Winfrey is a tad on the annoying side, you’ve got to admit that she does have a good handle on the whole communication thing. Winfrey understands that listening is as important—if not more important—than speaking when it comes to communicating. She speaks out…

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Diplomacy Leaders

Caroline Kennedy Caroline Kennedy is an American attorney, writer, editor, and diplomat. She is the only surviving child of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She also served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017. At the young age of three, Caroline moved into the…

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Education Leaders

Joanna Burt-Kinderman: Recognized for Leadership in Math Instruction Joanna is Joanna Burt-Kinderman, the district’s math instructional coach. She’s introduced a problem-based system of professional development that calls on teachers to identify challenges in their classrooms, collaborate on solutions, and iterate. Burt-Kinderman, 41, who grew up in Pocahontas County and attended its rural schools, is driven…

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Nursing Leaders

Lucia Alfano, RN, MA—New York Lucia J. Alfano is a public health expert and assistant professor of nursing at Concordia College, New York. She is the founding president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Westchester chapter, which addresses challenges facing Hispanic patients and health care professionals in a community with the second highest…

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Business Leaders

Gary Vaynerchuk CEO and influencer who started Vayner Media has expanded his own empire to the point that almost every business person knows his name. From Instagram videos and vlogs Vaynerchuk has massive social media following of 5.4 million on Instagram alone. Vaynerchuk promotes a company culture of empathy and the valuation of the individual…

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Social Media and Thought Leaders

Thought leaders are current people who are well-known in their industry that have made a significant impact or contribution. Follow @leadershipology on Instagram for daily leadership tips and updates! [add other leadership “thought leaders”]   Find leaders in business here. Find leaders in nursing here. Find leaders in education here. Find leaders in diplomacy here. Find leaders in communication…

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