Dr Angela Karnes Padron
Dr Angela Karnes Padron is an experienced organisational development and change management specialist, with nearly two decades of experience working across government, corporate, and international environments. Her work focuses on building high-performing organisations through leadership development, cultural transformation, and strategic change initiatives.
Expertise
- Organisational Development
- Change Management
- Leadership Development
- Culture Transformation
- Executive Coaching
Academic Background
- PhD in Industrial & Organisational Psychology, Walden University
- MSc in Psychology, University of Phoenix
- BSc in Social Psychology, Park University
Professional Experience
Dr Karnes Padron has led large-scale organisational transformation initiatives, including her current role with the U.S. Department of Defense, where she supports global change and development programmes across a large workforce.
She is also the Founder of a consulting firm, advising organisations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies on leadership, culture, and transformation strategies. Her work has included major system implementations, organisational restructuring, and executive-level coaching.
She is additionally engaged in research on topics such as trust, leadership, and the future of work through collaboration with international academic institutions.
Teaching Areas
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
- Change Management
- Human Resource Management
- Performance and Team Development