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- PhD, Zoology
- Executive Education, Harvard
- Executive Education, Kellogg
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Buy the BookWhat I've learned after twenty-five years inside the rooms where leadership either holds or breaks is this: when leadership feels strained, the problem is almost never the people. It's the strategy that lost its footing, the team dynamics that shifted, the culture that was never equitable to begin with, or the structures that stopped serving the mission. Get those right — and leaders reach their full potential, organizations deliver on what they set out to do, and women rise to where they were always meant to be.
With a PhD in Zoology, executive training from Harvard and Kellogg, and 25+ years leading mission-driven organizations, Tina sits at a rare intersection: rigorous scientist, seasoned CEO, and trusted strategic advisor. She has scaled nonprofits from the ground up, secured seven-figure funding, built equity-centered programs, and guided leaders through their most complex moments — from boardrooms to frontline communities.
Her work spans environmental conservation, public health, international sustainability, and social impact — always grounded in one belief: that the right strategy, the right structure, and the right leadership can change everything.
At the heart of Tina's work is a deep commitment to equity and the advancement of women. Through her books, she explores what it truly takes for women to lead, thrive, and reshape the organizations and systems around them. She writes and speaks with honesty, warmth, and hard-won wisdom — giving women the frameworks, language, and confidence to step fully into their power.
Tina partners with organizations and leaders through consulting, workshops, speaking, and writing — meeting you wherever you are and helping you get to where you need to be. Whether you're navigating change, building strategy, or trying to lead with greater clarity and impact — you're in the right place.
Dr. Tina Yerkes is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author with 25+ years leading mission-driven organizations. A PhD scientist with executive training from Harvard and Kellogg, she has scaled nonprofits, secured seven-figure funding, and advised leaders across environmental conservation, public health, and social impact. Her work focuses on what it takes for women and mission-driven leaders to thrive — and on building the systems that hold them up.
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What women leaders carry that no one names
Harvard Business Review
Building systems that hold leaders up
The Long Game Podcast
Why your strategy keeps stalling
Fast Company
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