Engage with fellow business professionals in a networking event that offers a blend of business resources, member presentations, and the warmth of Cafecito, Pan Dulce, and Breakfast. This gathering provides a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and build valuable connections in a welcoming and nourishing environment.
This month our presentation is by Dr. Kenisha L. Williams, Owner, TransFormNation Training & Development, LLC.
Dr. Kenisha L. Williams dedicated 22 years to public education. Her journey began in 2000 as a kindergarten teacher in Barstow Unified School District. Afterward, she moved to Okinawa, Japan, teaching 1st grade with the Department of Defense Schools. Upon returning to the States, Dr. Kenisha taught 4th and 5th grades before advancing to Assistant Principal and eventually serving as Principal at the same school for 13 years. In her final educational role, she acted as Principal on Assignment as the Self-Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (S.D.E.I.) Leader for her district.Dr. Kenisha deeply believes in serving students, staff, and the community. She authored the children’s book series Better Together, which promotes self-discovery, peer appreciation, and teamwork.
Retiring from education in 2022, Dr. Kenisha heads her company, TransFormNation Training & Development, LLC. She travels nationwide, speaking, training, and coaching on effective leadership using a process of self-discovery that allows leaders to lean into their most authentic selves and other topics. Her academic achievements include multiple degrees: a bachelor’s in Speech Communications (1999), a master’s in Education (2002), a second bachelor’s in Ministry (2007, Valedictorian), a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership (2014), and a second Doctorate in Ministry (2020, 4.0 GPA).
In 2020, Dr. Kenisha played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Leadership course at the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce amid the pandemic, continuing her involvement every year since. She joined the Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2022.
As a member of Dr. John Maxwell’s International coaching team of over 51,000 coaches in 165 countries, she has shared stages with Dr. Maxwell and received the Leadership Torch to carry forward his legacy. Dr. Kenisha also serves on the teaching team as a Peer Teaching Partner and has facilitated Transformational Values Roundtables in Papua New Guinea.
Recognized for her inspirational leadership, she received spirit awards from Victor Elementary School District and the Dr. John C. Maxwell Culture DNA Award. Notably, Dr. Kenisha was the Commencement Speaker at Victor Valley College in 2023, addressing thousands.
Dr. Kenisha’s life passion is to inspire transformation through impartation, illumination, revelation, and re-evaluation. She loves people and wants to leave joy everywhere she goes!