Glenda Ward Ph.D., Acc

Glenda Ward, PhD, ACC, SPHR has an extensive work experience in talent and organizational development, talent management, HR consulting, and learning and development. Glenda has held various leadership roles in organizations such as The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Medicine, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP, and Electronic Data Systems. Throughout their career, Glenda has demonstrated skills in creating and implementing employee engagement initiatives, leadership training programs, and learning solutions that align with business goals. Glenda has also provided HR guidance and coaching, conducted assessments, and developed talent acquisition and development programs. Additionally, Glenda has experience in curriculum design, executive onboarding, and performance management. Glenda has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Lawrence Technological University.

Glenda Ward, PhD, ACC, SPHR, has an extensive education background. Glenda holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Education with a focus on Learning Design and Technology / Organizational Performance Improvement from Wayne State University. Additionally, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Management from the same institution. Glenda also obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from the University of Detroit Mercy. Furthermore, they have a certification in Executive Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.

In terms of additional certifications, Glenda obtained the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation in February 2022. Glenda also holds the Everything DiSC certification from Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand, which they received in July 2019. Moreover, Glenda is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certified by the HR Certification Institute - HRCI since January 2005. Glenda also holds the Certified Performance Technologist certification from the International Society for Performance Improvement, which they achieved in 2003.