Our Extended Consulting Team
Experienced leaders and facilitators who partner with Inspired Engagement to deliver trusted, strengths-based change.
Our Extended Consulting Network
Inspired Engagement is intentionally designed to be flexible, responsive, and deeply aligned with client needs. In addition to working directly with Scott Geddis, we collaborate with a trusted network of experienced consultants, facilitators, and executive leaders.
These professionals are independent consultants who partner with Inspired Engagement on select engagements where their expertise, experience, or capacity adds value. This collaborative model allows us to scale thoughtfully while maintaining the quality, trust, and strengths-based approach that define our work.
Each engagement is intentionally designed, with consultants brought in based on fit, experience, and the specific goals of the organization.
Scott Geddis, B.A.S., M.Admin
Founder and President, Inspired Engagement
Scott Geddis is the founder and president of Inspired Engagement, a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive through strengths-based leadership and sustainable change. With more than four decades of experience in higher education, Scott brings deep expertise in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and facilitation.
During his 43 years in the Maricopa Community College system, Scott served in a wide range of faculty and administrative leadership roles. His work has focused on developing leaders and teams through coaching, workshops, and large-scale organizational initiatives grounded in trust, engagement, and shared purpose.
Scott is a certified facilitator in Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Everything DiSC®, The Five Behaviors® of a Cohesive Team, Appreciative Inquiry, Interest-Based Dialogue, and Change Intelligence. His approach blends practical experience with evidence-based frameworks to help leaders turn insight into action.
Areas of Focus
- Strengths-based leadership development
- Executive and team coaching
- Organizational culture and engagement
- Appreciative Inquiry and change facilitation
- Interest-Based Dialogue and Conflict Transformation
Dr. Judy Korb, Ph.D.
Retired Provost, Gateway Technical College
Dr. Judy Korb is a senior higher education leader and executive consultant with extensive experience in institutional leadership and organizational change. She most recently served as President of Johnson County Community College and previously as Executive Vice President for Instruction and Operations.
With more than a decade of senior executive leadership experience, Dr. Korb has led complex institutions through strategic planning, accreditation, governance, and large-scale transformation. Her leadership style emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and sustainable results.
In her consulting work, Dr. Korb partners with leaders and boards to strengthen executive effectiveness, navigate change, and address complex organizational challenges with confidence and integrity.
Areas of Focus
- Executive leadership and governance
- Strategic planning and institutional effectiveness
- Organizational change and transition leadership
- Executive and team coaching
- Human Resources
Dr. Ann Krause-Hanson, Ph.D.
Retired Provost and Vice President, Waukesha Technical College
Dr. Ann Krause-Hanson is a seasoned academic leader with extensive experience in instructional leadership, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness. She retired as Provost and Vice President at Waukesha Technical College, where she played a key role in academic quality and continuous improvement.
Throughout her career, Ann led and supported multiple Higher Learning Commission accreditation processes and championed data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes. Her leadership approach balances rigor with collaboration and a deep respect for faculty and staff expertise.
Ann brings a systems-level perspective to her consulting work, helping institutions strengthen alignment, accountability, and learning-centered cultures.
Areas of Focus
- Academic leadership and accreditation
- Institutional effectiveness and assessment
- Continuous improvement and quality systems
- Appreciative Inquiry facilitation
- Executive and team coaching
Dr. Margo Keys, Ph.D.
Owner, Keys Consulting | Former Vice President, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Dr. Margo Keys is the owner of Keys Consulting and a former senior leader in higher education with deep expertise in workforce development, organizational performance, and executive coaching. Her career includes faculty, program leadership, and vice-presidential roles.
Margo holds a doctorate in workforce development and has contributed to national research initiatives focused on education and labor market alignment. Her work integrates evidence-based practices with a highly individualized coaching approach.
As a certified executive coach, Margo supports leaders in navigating complexity, strengthening self-awareness, and driving meaningful change aligned with their values and goals.
Areas of Focus
- Executive coaching and leadership development
- Workforce development and organizational performance
- Change management and behavior dynamics
- Individualized leadership growth
Dr. Bernadette Montoya, Ed.D.
Retired Vice President, New Mexico State University
Dr. Bernadette Montoya is an accomplished higher education leader with extensive experience in academic affairs, student success, and institutional leadership. She retired from New Mexico State University as Vice President after a distinguished career spanning institutional, state, and national levels.
A first-generation college graduate, Bernadette brings a deep commitment to access, equity, and leadership development. Her work has focused on strengthening institutions through thoughtful change, courageous leadership, and values-based decision-making.
Bernadette is trained in Change Intelligence (CQ), Dare to Lead™, and Appreciative Inquiry, and continues to contribute her expertise through consulting, board service, and professional engagement.
Areas of Focus
- Academic and student success leadership
- Change Intelligence and adaptive leadership
- Equity-centered organizational change
- Appreciative Inquiry and values-based leadership
Dr. John Thibodeau, Ph.D.
Retired Provost, Gateway Technical College
Dr. John Thibodeau is an experienced higher education leader and organizational consultant with more than three decades of service as both a faculty member and senior administrator. His leadership roles included division chair, dean, campus vice president, associate vice president for student learning, assistant provost, and provost at Gateway Technical College.
Throughout his career, John led institution-wide quality improvement initiatives, accreditation reviews, and strategic planning efforts, with a strong emphasis on institutional effectiveness and student success. He was instrumental in embedding CliftonStrengths development for employees and students, helping leaders and teams focus on what works while driving sustainable improvement.
John is a long-time practitioner and facilitator of Appreciative Inquiry and strengths-based leadership. He has presented nationally on accreditation and strengths development and has served as an experienced peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.
Areas of Focus
- Strengths-based leadership and culture
- Institutional effectiveness and accreditation
- Appreciative Inquiry and change leadership
- Executive and leadership team development
How We Partner With Clients
Inspired Engagement designs each engagement to fit the goals, culture, and complexity of the organization we serve. We assemble the right mix of expertise based on the outcomes you’re seeking—whether that’s leadership development, team alignment, culture work, or facilitation around difficult issues. Our commitment is the same in every engagement: thoughtful design, honest dialogue, and practical next steps that lead to sustainable change.
If you’re exploring support for your leaders or teams, we’d welcome a conversation.
