Dr. La Shawn Denise Witt, The Global Strategist™
President, Witt & Associates, LLC
Dr. La Shawn Denise Witt, affectionately known as The Global Strategist™, is an award-winning Educational Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Transformational Coach, Author, and President of Witt & Associates, LLC. With over 25 years of experience in education—including roles as Assistant Superintendent, Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, and various Teacher on Special Assignment positions—Dr. Witt has led transformational work from the classroom to the boardroom.
She is widely recognized for her strategic insight, dynamic presence, and ability to spark measurable change in leaders, educators, and institutions. Through her firm, Witt & Associates, Dr. Witt partners with school districts, higher education institutions, and mission-driven organizations to deliver purpose-driven consulting, strategic planning, leadership development, and executive coaching. Her work is rooted in equity, visionary leadership, and resilience, with a focus on empowering minorities and women to lead boldly.
Witt & Associates specializes in:
🔹 Leadership coaching for educators and aspiring administrators
🔹 Strategic planning and retreat facilitation for executive teams
🔹 Professional development focused on teacher retention, shortages, and school climate
🔹 Curriculum alignment & instructional coaching to support student achievement
🔹 Organizational assessments and capacity building for faith-based institutions and nonprofits
Dr. Witt’s innovative training and high-impact strategies have inspired learners and leaders across urban, rural, corporate, and global spaces. As a professional development expert, she supports teachers and school leaders in raising student achievement and refining classroom management through practical, proven approaches.
Beyond education, Dr. Witt consults with faith-based organizations and businesses to strengthen operational structures, build internal capacity, and cultivate healthy, purpose-aligned cultures. Her approach includes tailored assessments, job structure redesigns, communication strategy development, and ongoing executive support.
Dr. Witt is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc, The Links, Incorporated, and Tabahani Book Circle.
Her academic achievements include:
🔹 B.A. in Biology and African American Studies
Loyola Marymount University
🔹 M.A. in Education & Secondary Credential
Pepperdine University
🔹 Administrative Credential & Special Ed Leadership Certification
Loyola Marymount University
🔹 Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Argosy University
🔹 Graduate Coursework in Human Services & Personnel Counseling
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Our purpose-driven consulting fosters growth, resilience and cultivates visionary leadership, enabling these leaders to drive positive change in the educational landscape. Through personalized coaching, leadership retreats and leadership development, we build bridges to success, forging a brighter future for all.
Dr. Witt is proud to be affiliated with the following educational organizations:
🔹 Association of California School Administrators
🔹 California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators
🔹 National Alliance of Black School Educators
🔹 National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
🔹 National Association of University Women
🔹 The Black Doctoral Network, Inc.
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​“Transformation doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by strategy. That’s why we exist.” – Dr. La Shawn Denise Witt​
