Dr. Phillip T. Meade

Dr. Phillip T. Meade supports a variety of consulting projects focused on creating superior organizational performance. He has exceptional skills in organization development, improving teamwork and team cohesion, organization design, process engineering, strategic planning, leadership communication, culture change, leadership development, and managing teams. Phillip has provided consulting and training services for an extensive list of clients across both the public and private sectors.

Phillip has led teams and organizations for 25 years, serving at various levels of management. Following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, he developed a plan for the organizational and cultural changes necessary for return to flight, employing innovative techniques to align organizational systems, processes and leadership behaviors to drive sustainable change. Dr. Meade developed the strategy and led the implementation of an integrated and comprehensive framework for change management, and under his leadership the organizational and cultural changes instituted were recognized as the benchmark for culture change.

Phillip holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems. He holds 2 patents, and has over 20 professional publications.

Phillip is a Licensed Human Element® Practitioner.

DR. STEPHANIE LOPEZ

Dr. Stephanie Lopez is an Organizational Psychologist and Executive Coach who is an expert in the application of the science of psychology to organizations. Her passions lie in leadership development and team cohesion. Stephanie specifically helps leaders become more authentic and self-aware, which enables greater resilience, stamina and flexibility in the face of demanding and difficult leadership challenges. She’s known for creating a humbling and exciting coaching environment where she gently edges clients closer to insights. Stephanie transforms the way teams function by investigating root causes of issues teams are experiencing and building their capacity to hold crucial conversations and address interpersonal issues when they arise. Previously, Stephanie served as an organizational development consultant and coach for the Federal Government, where she led a team of leaders through a large-scale reorganization by providing change management recommendations to position directorates for success. She also led and managed the development of a succession management program designed to ensure new leaders are strategically developed and prepared to compete for the Senior Executive Service positions when the positions become vacant.

Stephanie is a Licensed Human Element® Practitioner.

MS. KAYLA WONISCH

Ms. Kayla Wonisch is a licensed Human Element Practitioner and GE's Customer Experience Advocate. She is driven by her passion for helping people and intuitive problem-solving. She has an adept understanding for marketing and administration and acted as a leader in management among several high-demand Starbucks Coffee Company stores.

Kayla excels at her role at Gallaher Edge through her relentless work ethic and growth mindset. Specifically, she is instrumental in the implementation of new initiatives and special projects that take Gallaher Edge to the next level.

Outside of work, Kayla regularly pursues her passion for history and understanding the human condition. She continuously grows in her own self-awareness by exploring as a world traveler, acting as a learner of life, and assisting others, and obtaining her 200HR Yoga Teacher Certification.

Favorite Quote: “You alone are the one person who can and will never actually leave you behind.” – Unknown

MS. JENNIFER DONAHUE

Ms. Jennifer Donahue, Executive Assistant & Office Manager, brings a tenured background in the fields of project management and executive administration. She has worked for both startup firms and Fortune 100 companies, and throughout her career has cultivated a wide breadth of capabilities including corporate communications, workflow optimization, and data analytics. A firm believer in the power of positive group dynamics, there is never a task too big or too small for Jennifer to tackle. She is dedicated to helping leaders be more mindful, engaged, and energized at work and is excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the talented team at Gallaher Edge. Jennifer graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Professional Writing and holds an MBA, summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Tyler. As an advocate for continuous learning, Jennifer also holds completed workshops and seminars in project management, Microsoft, and Photoshop. Outside of the office, Jennifer is passionate about family, fitness, and faith. For the past decade, she has spent time volunteering as a youth leader for middle school students at Hillside Church and has partnered with The Arc of Fort Bend County to help raise funds for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.