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Dr. Kristin R. Anderson
Co-Founder, CEO

Dr. Kristin R. Anderson, an esteemed educator, researcher, author, and the co-founder and CEO of The Brilliance Project, has dedicated over two decades to transforming education and unlocking the personal power of educators, leaders, and change-makers.

With a rich background in teaching and learning across diverse social, cultural, and economic contexts, her work emphasizes the transformative power of education to address real world challenges and uplift communities.

Kristin's expertise as an activator spans across K-12 education settings, bolstered by a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Change from Vanderbilt University.

Renowned for her innovative approach to professional learning, Kristin collaborates with global leaders on impactful educational initiatives, leveraging improvement science, behavioral science, and insight into adult wellbeing to inspire positive change through education.

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Practitioner Areas



Educational Consulting

  • Curriculum Design & Implementation: Tailored curriculum development services that incorporate rigorous standards and innovative teaching methodologies.
  • School Improvement Strategies: Customized solutions to improve school performance, focusing on system-wide implementation and effects.
  • Leadership Coaching: One-on-one and group coaching for educational leaders to enhance their leadership skills and efficacy, focusing on instructional excellence, adult wellbeing, building trust, hope, and belief within their organizations.
Professional Learning

  • Workshops & Keynotes: Engaging and informative sessions on a variety of topics, including adult wellbeing, effective teaching practices, leadership in education, and utilizing data for school success.
  • Professional Learning Frameworks: Design and implementation of comprehensive professional learning strategies that support sustainable educational improvement and teacher efficacy.
  • Educator and Leader Wellbeing Programs: Programs dedicated to improving the wellbeing of educators and leaders, focusing on stress management, work-life balance, and building resilience.
Research & Innovation

  • Educational Leadership Research: Cutting-edge research services focused on educational leadership, organizational change, and the wellbeing of education leaders.
  • Program Evaluation: Comprehensive evaluation of educational programs and initiatives to assess impact and efficacy, providing actionable insights for improvement.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Expert data analysis services to help educational institutions make informed decisions based on empirical evidence.