Stephanie Rogen,

Principal and Founder of Greenwich Leadership Partners LLC (GLP)

Stephanie Rogen is a consultant, coach, and facilitator to educational and not-for-profit leadership. Her work integrates more than twenty-five years’ experience in the corporate, educational and not-for-profit sectors. Stephanie brings a fresh approach to strategy, leadership development, and transformational change in schools and organizations. An experienced executive coach and facilitator, she works with a diverse range of nationally recognized schools and not-for-profits ranging from Columbia University to The White House Project and Northwell Health.

Stephanie’s approach to innovation in organizational systems is enhanced by her collaborations with educational thought leaders such as Tony Wagner (author, The Global Achievement Gap, Creating Innovators) and her work with young professionals in corporate and not-for-profit environments. She has established herself as an expert in Gen X and Gen Y populations and helps organizations to “bridge the gap” between generations in communications, performance management, and collaborative learning. She served as Educational Advisor to the 2015 Sundance Selected Documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” and the associated movement to change education nation-wide. She regularly writes and speaks on topics related to education and leadership development of young adults and women, and has been featured in Forbes, The Glass Hammer, Career-Intelligencer, and other major industry publications.

Stephanie’s path to the not-for-profit sector was a long and winding! During the period of 1992 to 2000, she was Vice President, Strategic Planning and senior advisor to the CEO of IBJ Whitehall Financial Group (NY). In this capacity, she worked with the CEO and his executive team through a period of financial crisis, organizational restructuring, and ultimately a sale. She managed major bank wide consulting projects and investment banking relationships. In addition, Stephanie was responsible for developing a CEO succession plan and transition process, which she managed to completion.

Stephanie serves as an instructor a the UPenn Graduate School of Education and is a trustee and Chair of Governance for High Tech High’s Graduate School of Education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Organizational Behavior from Brown University (1986) and a Masters of Education (EdM) in Administration and Policy from Harvard University (1992).. She received her certification in executive and organizational coaching from Columbia University in 2011. She has served on the boards of Blair Academy, St. Luke’s School, the Greenwich United Way, and Year Up.

Katie Knowlton

partner and Director of client projects

Katie Knowlton joined Greenwich Leadership Partners in 2018 as Director of Programs. Katie manages major client projects and designs and delivers mission driven programs and services at GLP. She is passionate about helping others solve problems and unlock their full potential. A lifelong learner and skilled collaborator, Katie contributes her millennial perspective, systems-thinking, and project management skills to all aspects of her role at GLP. As a trained Immunity to Change Facilitator, Katie continues to grow as a coach and adult learning specialist. She earned the Columbia Coaching Certification Program Coaching Certificate in 2020. She is currently completing her coaching practicum at Columbia as well as her certification in the use of the Neethling Brain Instruments suite of assessments. 

Prior to working with GLP, Katie was a founding member of the Professional Development team at AlphaSights, a fast-paced, high-growth, knowledge search firm that specializes in connecting clients with industry experts. She built functional capabilities, working across all aspects of the talent lifecycle from onboarding to senior leader development. She developed and delivered training programs, managed talent processes, and designed learning experiences for all global offices, including New York, London and Hong Kong.  Katie served as the Vice President of AlphaSights' Women's Initiative Network — an internal organization that focuses on enhancing the careers of professional women.  

After attending Chapin and Taft, Katie graduated with a BA and honors in English from Kenyon College in 2016. She also completed the Tuck Business Bridge program at Dartmouth.

Georgy Ann Peluchiwski

PARTNER & Women’s Leadership Summit Faculty

Georgy Ann brings three decades of experience spanning financial services, non-profit board service, and independent school leadership.  Georgy Ann joins GLP as a consultant and coach, advising Boards and Heads of School, and serving as Faculty for the GLP Women’s Leadership Summit.  Georgy Ann’s areas of expertise include governance, finance, strategic planning, organizational design, and enterprise risk management.

Georgy Ann recently completed 12 years of service as a Trustee at the Latin School of Chicago including four years as Board Chair, and four years as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee.  In addition, she served on many other board committees, including leadership roles in the parent association and capital campaigns giving her broad experience and insights into school culture, leadership and organization.  

Georgy Ann also serves on the board of High Jump Chicago, an academic enrichment program for middle-schoolers, an affiliate of Latin School.  She is a director and co-founder of Impact Grants Chicago, an all-women’s, volunteer grant making organization and previously served on the board of the Chicago Children’s Museum where she was actively involved in conversations regarding financial sustainability and the pursuit of alternative revenue sources.  

Prior to her work in the non-profit sector, Georgy Ann's professional experience included roles in commercial banking, structured financial products including tax exempt bonds and forensic financial analysis and consulting.  She has a B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.B.A in Finance from the University of Texas and a Master’s of Management in Finance and Marketing from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. 

Sarah Goldin

Partner and director of qualitative research

Dr. Sarah Goldin, Partner and Director of Qualitative Research, joins GLP inspired by her journeys as both a research scientist and a teacher leader for change initiatives at Greenwich High School, a large suburban school in CT. Sarah spearheaded the design and launch of GHS’ Innovation Lab, a school-within-a-school designed around student-centered, interdisciplinary project-based curricula and pedagogies. Her professional background in research science shaped her revamp of science curriculum in preparation for the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards, resulting in GHS’ unique Integrated Science/Honors Biochemistry course sequence. A passionate proponent of equity in learning, she was instrumental in the implementation of the GHS Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, providing instruction and advocacy for students aiming to be first-generation college goers. In recognition of her contributions, Sarah was named the Greenwich Public Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year and was a Finalist in the 2017 Connecticut State Teacher of the Year Program.

Prior to transitioning to education, Sarah pursued both an academic career in primary research science at Columbia University and a professional career in intellectual property law as a Patent Agent with Darby & Darby, PC. From these experiences, Sarah brings deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, metric selection and design, data analysis, and project management.

Sarah graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a major in Molecular Biology. A sense of adventure then led her to South Africa for a year, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She completed her formal education at Columbia University, earning a Master of Arts (MA), a Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and ultimately a doctoral degree (PhD) in Genetics and Development. Sarah also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Greenwich Alliance for Education, an educational not-for-profit organization, and is an Adjunct Professor at the Manhattanville College School of Education.

Caroline eickelbeck

Qualitative Research Associate

Caroline Eickelbeck comes to GLP with a background in operations and cost management, working in the paper manufacturing and distribution industry. Her experience includes developing and implementing a business model that identified cost reduction and process improvement opportunities. Through her analysis of the model results, Caroline consulted with management to develop action plans that effectively assimilated into the overall corporate strategy. Her professional life continued in the realm of project management as she worked for Mastercard International to integrate product and technology solutions for corporate clients. In her role at GLP as Qualitative Research Associate, Caroline assists with survey development, process management, data visualization, and analytics.

A dedicated volunteer, Caroline has been a parent volunteer in the elementary schools in her town, led two Girl Scout troops, and co-led a youth program for grades 6 - 12 for five years. She served on the board of The Junior League of Northern Westchester and oversaw the transition of leadership during that time. Caroline has a strong passion for combating food insecurity and homelessness and continues to actively support these efforts in her community.

Caroline graduated magna cum laude with a BBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. When not working or volunteering, you can find Caroline on the tennis court, out hiking or in the kitchen baking for her family!

Julie Leeds 

Manager

Julie Leeds keeps the wheels turning at GLP with more than 20 years work experience as both a Reggio Emilia trained early childhood educator and as a financial and human resources administrator. Julie began her career at Kidder, Peabody & Co. where she managed administrative staff and a variety of HR functions. She then worked with two startup companies as the assistant to the CEO through a period of rapid growth.

Passionate about children and education, she transitioned to early childhood teaching five years ago and was trained in the Reggio Emilia learning philosophy. She joined the team at GLP in the summer of 2014 and works closely with clients to facilitate projects and manages all of the operations of the firm. She has five children and stays sane by coming into the office!