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Career Highlights

  • Former women’s college basketball coach
  • Founder, Women’s Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego
  • Lead Faculty for the United Nations Women’s Leadership Program
  • Certified Dare To Lead™ facilitator, based on the work of Dr. Brené Brown
  • Featured in Psychology Today, Women’s Health, and Pregnancy Magazine as an expert in women’s leadership
  • Certified Fearless Practioner based on Amy Edmonson’s model of psychological safety
  • Achieved a landmark legal victory as plaintiff in the first Title IX retaliation and homophobia case in California community college history.
  • San Diego Women Breaking Barriers Award nominee
  • LGBTQ+ Leaders Of Influence 2024 San Diego Business Journal
  • PhD dissertation on women, voice, and power nominated for dissertation of the year.

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“Working with Lorri Sulpizio has elevated my confidence and enhanced my leadership capacity in personal and professional spaces. I am more mindful about how I am responding and contributing to each situation and challenge that I face. I value her mentorship in cultivating a conscious leadership practice.”

Cristina Schaffer
Marketing consultant and leadership facilitator

“Lorri has been an integral part of the success of our soccer team and all that we are achieving at USD. With so many layers to unpack in creating a winning culture, Lorri brings experience that has helped guide our young women to define their personal vision and values, then turn that vision into success on the field. Lorri works with the team, helping them expand their ability to be leaders on and off the field, and nurture a growth mindset that builds mental toughness. We are incredibly fortunate to have Lorri’s work in our program.”

Louise Lieberman
Head Coach, USD Women’s Soccer

“Dr. Lorri Sulpizio is imbued with intelligence and presence that she utilizes with diverse audiences to not only educate and inspire them, but to bring them to their feet. She is a passionate activist for women’s rights, gender balance and leadership analysis and development. Her full and active life is an example to all striving to live honestly, clearly, and with purpose.”

Jenni Prisk
President,Prisk Communication, author, Stand In Your Spotlight

“Lorri provided an unforgettable experience during the Shakti Fellowship immersion. During her workshop, full of dynamic interactions, she evoked us thru deep reflection about what leadership is and why we still need to discuss leadership and why the ‘team’ is essential to leadership. Also, her vast experience as coach naturally motivates everyone to create strong connections.”

Elisa Tawil
Mentor and Consultant, Author: Podcast Vieses Femininos, Brazil

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