Lacey J C.

About Lacey J C.

I build leadership development systems and experiences that help people grow and companies scale responsibly. My work sits at the intersection of learning architecture, leadership enablement, and organizational transformation, turning complexity into clarity through scalable, human-centered design.Whether architecting leadership pipelines, designing org-wide frameworks, or coaching executives through transformation, I help organizations align purpose, performance, and people. My experience spans industries from tech to construction, and contexts from hyper-growth to post-startup scaling.At Groundworks, I lead enterprise leadership and talent development for a 6,700+ employee organization. Previously, at Slalom, I scaled global manager enablement, and at Insight Data Science, I partnered with technical program directors to coach and develop aspiring data, engineering, and machine learning professionals, while leading a national team of coaches.I believe leadership development shapes not only how companies perform, but how people show up in their families and communities. That’s why I build learning systems that make growth measurable, meaningful, and sustainable.My sweet spot? The intersection of vision and execution, bringing order to chaos and translating big ideas into sustainable infrastructure for learning, culture, and performance.Let’s connect if you’re building- Leadership development programs with real ROI- Talent systems that support scale- Cultures that enable sustainable excellence- Teams that value clarity, care, and creativityOr if you’re looking for a strategic thought partner or advisor in any of the above! Areas of Expertise: Learning Ecosystem Design & Program Strategy | Leadership Development | Succession Planning | Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management | Facilitation & Executive Coaching | Performance Management Systems | Strategic Talent Planning & Capability Building | Culture Transformation | Public Speaking & High-Impact Communication People-first. Systems-minded. Results-driven. MBTI: ENFP | StrengthsFinder: Positivity, Woo, Communication, Strategic, Activator | DiSC: High I

Experience

1. Sr Director of Leadership & Talent Development

   Groundworks

   Mar 2025 — Present · Virginia Beach, VA, US

   Design, build, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives (e.g, Talent Performance Processes, Leadership Competency Framework, Succession Planning)- Partner, collaborate, and advise executive leadership (e.g, trusted advisor to C-Suite, strategic partner to VPs)- Scale flagship talent and learning programs and experiences (e.g, Programs serving employees, spanning 40+ states)- Drive innovation (e.g, transitioning from legacy learning to cohort-based leadership experiences)

Education

• San Francisco State University

  Pre-nursing

  2007 — 2008

• KDD Philanthropy

  Fundraising Essentials Bootcamp Levels 1.0 and 2.0

  2016 — 2016

• Marie Forleo's B-School

  Online Marketing

  2014 — 2014

• Courageous Living Coach Certification

  Certified Life Coach, Life Coaching

  2015 — 2015

• De Anza College

  Environmental Studies

  2008 — 2009

• American University in Bulgaria

  BA, International Relations, Anthropology

  2009 — 2012

• Council for Advancement and Support of Education

  Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising

  2016 — 2016

• Lincoln High School

  Diploma

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Online Marketing
• Excel
• Social Media Marketing
• Fundraising
• International Education
• Alumni Relations
• International Relations
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Philanthropy
• Mailchimp
• Community Outreach
• Coaching
• Recruiting
• Asana
• Google Apps
• Microsoft Word
• Cultural Exchange
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Central Asia
• Eastern Europe
• Stewardship
• Problem Solving
• Educational Fundraising
• Study Abroad Programs
• Non-Profits
• Facilitation
• Cultural Diplomacy
• Event Planning
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Word
• Program Management
• Life Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Annual Giving