Melissa O'Mara

Melissa O'Mara is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of The Leaders Co-Lab, a consulting, coaching, and training company established in January 2014, focusing on human systems and change leadership. Additionally, since April 2023, Melissa serves as a PQ Mental Fitness Coach and Program Facilitator for Positive Intelligence, helping individuals rewire their cognitive responses to challenges. Previously, Melissa held various leadership roles, including Faculty Associate for Arizona State University's Master of Sustainability Leadership Program and Chief Catalyst for Collaborative Innovation at Schneider Electric, where efforts involved launching smart city innovation teams. With experience at IBM Global Business Services leading sustainability initiatives and innovation strategies, and as a Manager at Accenture, Melissa brings extensive expertise in promoting collaborative innovation and driving systemic change. Melissa earned a BS in Industrial Distribution from Clarkson University.