Emi Barresi, DSL (Doctor of Strategic Leadership), MSIOP, CAL
Agile, Strategic, Innovative, and Empathetic Tech Leader. Culture Cultivator. Human-Centered Futurist. Author.
Emi Barresi, an agile global leader, brings a 15-year career in technology and organizational transformation through the lens of industrial-organizational psychology. She has successfully coached a Fortune 100 organization through a rigorous Agile transformation and most recently spearheaded the establishment of business agility practices for a medical organization. Emi is the developer of the Human Ethics Approach for Remote and Tech-Hybrid (HEARTH) Leadership Model. This framework champions human-centric leadership to foster ethical remote working and seamless technology integration.
Drawing on her expertise in I-O psychology, Emi applies evidence-based practices to drive organizational change, enhance employee experiences, and promote agile methodologies that align people, processes, and technology. She is an expert in effective remote teaming and integrating advanced technologies—including AI and robotics—to improve collaboration and team performance. With a passion for humanity at the core of her work, she advocates for equitable, flexible, and innovative solutions that empower both organizations and individuals.
Emi holds a doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology. Her academic and professional achievements, combined with numerous organizational accolades, underscore her expertise in transformation, leadership, and the future of work.