Welcome to Our World

Meet the Executive Leadership & Board of Institute For Transformational & Societal Studies, INC — a dynamic team of visionary leaders committed to faith, healing, leadership, transformation, and global impact.

Together, our board brings diverse experience in education, community leadership, advocacy, wellness, mentorship, humanitarian outreach, and transformational development. United by purpose, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and building lasting legacies through service, education, and compassionate leadership.

At the Institute, we believe leadership is more than a title — it is a responsibility to inspire change, uplift others, and create meaningful impact across generations.

“Developing Leaders for Global Transformation.”

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & BOARD

DR. CATRINA WORDLAW, PhDs, HC

President & Chancellor

Chief Visionary Officer

DR. ELISSA BOUDREAUX, PhD, hc

Vice President & Co-Chancellor

Dean of Leadership & Societal Transformation

DR. JOANN DAVISON, PhD, hc

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

DR. LION AURAH,PhD, hc

Director of Humanitarian Outreach& Advocacy

DR. SIMONE MUSCHETT, DSW, LMSW

Executive Director of Trauma-Informed

Leadership & Community Wellness

DR. ANGENIQUE HAYNES,PhD, hc

Executive Director of Public Relations & Strategic Brand Development

DR. KRISTY NOEL GILLINDER, PhD, hc

Director of Media Relations &Community Engagement

DR. NATASHA TACKETT, PhD, hc

Director of Institutional Funding & Partnerships 

DR. ME’LANI O. BARNES, PhD, hc

Executive Creative Director 

DR. LEKISHA EARLES, PhD, hc

Director of Lifetime Achievement