Jennie L. Walker

Dr. Walker is the Director of Global Learning and Market Development at Najafi Global Mindset Institute at Thunderbird School of Global Management. She is also the owner of Luminary Global Ltd., a global consulting firm. Dr. Walker has worked in adult learning and performance since 1995, designing and facilitating talent and organizational development in leadership, communication, conflict management, inclusive diversity practices, performance management, and human resources management for multiple industries. She has specialized in corporate leadership development since 2002, designing and delivering programs for several Fortune 500 companies. She has direct study and work experience in Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru.

Dr. Walker is passionate about inclusive excellence practices and global leadership development for the benefits they generate for individuals, organizations, and societies. She has been an invited speaker at professional conferences such as American Educational Research Association, Academy of International Business, Academy of Management, DU Diversity Summit, Society for Human Resources Management, ASTD, and Human Capital Institute.

She has been published in HRPS People and Strategy Journal (2012), AIB Insights (2012), The MBA Women's Guide to Success (2012), writes a monthly blog on global leadership development for SHRM We Know Next, and co-authored the book, "Developing Your Global Mindset: The Handbook for Successful Global Leaders" (Javidan & Walker, 2013). Her dissertation research, “Do Methods Matter in Global Leadership Development?” used both quantitative and qualitative research methods to reveal the degree to which different learning methodologies impact global leadership development. Dr. Walker is a certified Professional in Human Resources and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Denver.