Donya Ball

About Donya Ball

Ignite Organization Change. Dr. Donya Ball is a renowned international keynote speaker, passionate author, and leadership expert. She is renowned for her ability to captivate audiences by addressing relatable leadership challenges, empowering organizations with her no-nonsense, practical, and solution-oriented strategies. With over two decades of experience in mentoring and coaching, Dr. Ball also serves as a professor of administrative leadership and teacher education. Dr. Ball is the author of two number-one release books: Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at Feet (2023). Both works explore real-world leadership challenges and offer actionable insights that resonate across industries. Her expertise has been recognized nationwide, with features in USA Today and MSN, positioning her as a thought leader in executive and organizational leadership. In 2024, Dr. Ball delivered a TEDx Talk titled “We Are Facing a Leadership Crisis. Here’s the Cure,” where she shared her compelling vision for addressing today\'s pressing leadership challenges. Her message emphasizes the need for adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and creating cultures of accountability and innovation. Dr. Ball\'s keynotes and writings continue to inspire and empower leaders from diverse fields, equipping them to drive meaningful change and achieve sustainable success in their organizations.

Experience

1. Adjunct Faculty & Program Advisor

   Fresno Pacific University

   Sep 2019 — Present

Education

• California State University San Marcos

  Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

  2000 — 2001

• Walden University

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

  2011 — 2014

• Pepperdine University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1996 — 2000

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  2001 — 2004