Leadership in Action:

Adapting our Leadership Styles for Success

In today's dynamic and ever-changing landscape, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. This session will allow us to dive into learning about our own leadership styles and discuss the styles that exist on our teams, as well as identify leadership gaps. Using the Leadership Compass framework, we will explore the strengths and applications of each approach. Join us as we examine real-world examples and discuss how to adapt your leadership style to meet the needs of your team and program. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring one, this fun and interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of effective leadership.

Who is Judy Pineda Neufeld?

Judy Pineda Neufeld

Judy Pineda Neufeld is an expert organizational and leadership development consultant, facilitator, and trainer. She is passionate about building high-performing teams and organizations, inspiring future leaders, and facilitating honest conversations necessary to take action towards making the world a better place. Judy is sought-after for leading trainings and retreats, and known for her authentic, engaging style that energizes and encourages outside-the-box thinking.

Judy has strengthened teams and maximized impact at premier national and local organizations, like Emerge America and Amplify Latinx. She has worked closely with municipal and state leaders as both a consultant and City Councilor and is known for facilitating effective meetings, even in a high-stakes environment. Judy has been a trainer for the Massachusetts Head Start Association Sustainable Leadership series for the last two years.

Judy Pineda Neufeld’s ability to see multiple sides of an issue stems from her background growing up in an environment that truly celebrated diversity. As a Jewish-Mexican-American woman and daughter of two immigrant parents, she brings a keen understanding of equity, inclusion, and cultural competency to the work.

Judy holds degrees from top universities – her MBA from Crummer School of Business at Rollins College, and her BA from Tufts University. She is an elected City Councilor in Somerville, Massachusetts in her second term. Judy is also a new mom to the cutest one year-old in Somerville.