Laurence Akiyoshi

Laurence Akiyoshi, Ed.D., serves as a Senior Advisor at CrowdStrike, focusing on strategic direction and leadership effectiveness since March 2015. Concurrently, Laurence mentors doctoral students at the University of Southern California and has held various senior advisory roles across multiple organizations, including Ideal Living, Tanzerra Resorts, Apple, Sentons, Cadence Design Systems, CyberCSI, and Jackson Family Wines. With a diverse educational background, Laurence holds a Doctor of Education in Organization Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, multiple Master’s degrees in fields ranging from Dispute Resolution to Counseling Psychology, and certifications in viticulture and enology, among others. Laurence's extensive experience centers on helping organizations enhance competitive advantage through effective leadership, teamwork, and strategic alignment.