Christine Johnson McPhail

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail is a nationally recognized leader in the field of leadership development, widely respected for her dedication to empowering underrepresented populations. With a career spanning decades across higher education, nonprofit, civic, and business sectors, she has served in prominent faculty and executive leadership roles at institutions throughout the United States.

Dr. McPhail has trained and mentored hundreds of emerging and established leaders, guiding them to realize their full professional potential. Her work is grounded in Sankofian leadership principles, drawing wisdom from the past to cultivate transformative leaders for the future.

Dr. McPhail is the author of numerous books and scholarly articles on leadership and organizational transformation. Her writings and speaking engagements inspire individuals—especially women—to lead with courage, purpose, and authenticity. Her debut historical novel, Sold: Bound by Chains, Freed by Courage, expands her influence into the literary world, blending her passion for history, justice, and storytelling.

Through every chapter of her professional and creative life, Dr. McPhail continues to be a powerful voice for equity, empowerment, and the advancement of the next generation of leaders.