Melissa Lewis-Stoner
Founding Member @The Bold Leaders Collective
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WORK HISTORY
Founding Member @The Bold Leaders Collective
The Bold Leaders Collective is a community designed to unite, inspire, and empower women to embrace their potential and make a meaningful impact in the world. We believe we can build a diverse community of leaders who can learn from and support each other in various ways that is not dependent on title or tenure, but commitment to one another. Designed to ignite your leadership journey, our membership is curated to foster creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Our community is not just a space for interaction, it’s also a place to learn and grow. By coming together, sharing our experiences, and uplifting one another, we can create a future that\'s bolder and more impactful.
EDUCATION
Mt. Nittany School of Natural Health
Yoga Teacher Training
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Clinical Social Work
INSEAD
Executive Education, Preparing For Opportunities (PFO) - Bertelsmann University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology/Pre-law
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT)
Level I & II, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
ABOUT MELISSA LEWIS-STONER
Guided by integrity, curiosity, and compassion, my work centers on advancing equitable, effective systems of care and learning through authentic leadership, evidence-informed decision-making, and a deep commitment to the people these systems exist to serve.With more than 25 years in healthcare and a career spanning clinical practice, public health, product innovation, and leadership development, I bring a unique, human-centered lens to every strategic decision. Most recently, I led product strategy for learning and development solutions that empower healthcare professionals, support organizational growth, and improve outcomes across diverse care settings.What sets me apart is a steadfast commitment to authenticity, equity, and whole-person leadership. I pair strategic thinking with compassion, drawing on clinical expertise, policy and market insight, and practices such as mindfulness, coaching, and reflective leadership. Whether guiding teams through change, shaping learning initiatives, or mentoring emerging leaders, I strive to lead with clarity, humility, and care, especially in moments of complexity and transition.As a writer and contributing chapter author in the #1 best seller Joy Unleashed: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Life, I explore the idea of “Joy by Design”. I consider how intentional choices, authentic leadership, and self-awareness create the conditions for fulfillment and purpose. Writing allows me to reflect on what it means to lead and live with both courage and care and to help others design their own path to joy and impact.I thrive at the intersection of strategy and soul where evidence, insight, and human compassion come together to shape the future of leadership, learning, and advocacy across healthcare, community, and the public systems that influence how we live and lead.Outside of work, I find joy in tending to my gardens, capturing nature through my lens, wandering trails with my dog, and drawing inspiration from stillness, beauty, and the stories they tell-All views and opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent my employer or any affiliated organization.
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