Real Leaders

Meet the Team

Since 2010 Real Leaders has been on a mission to unite better leaders for a better world. Working at Real Leaders introduces you to inspiring change makers on a daily basis so it’s no wonder why our employees are inspired to come to work every day! At Real Leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful events and collaborate with like-minded leaders who share your passion for positive impact.

FOUNDER
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Mark is an active impact investor, advocate for gender-balanced leadership, and has founded several leadership networks promoting business as a force for good. He also founded SVN, a global commercial real estate firm, and served as CEO for 22 years. He is based in the USVI.

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CEO
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Julie is a seasoned leader in the global impact movement and passionate about inspiring leaders (of any age) to be a force for positive change. With 25 years of media experience, from ad agencies, nonprofits and fortune 500 companies, she has helped global companies define their purpose and design purpose-driven strategies.

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President
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Kevin Edwards is the President and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast a Top 100 US Business News Podcast.  Since 2015 he’s recorded more interviews (1,000+) with impact CEOs than anyone else in the world in efforts to inspire the future business leadership.

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COMMUNITY GROWTH MANAGER
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Zach is a growth specialist with a passion for building communities and creating spaces where candid and meaningful discourse has a place to flourish. Zach is passionate about the impact space and is embarking on a lifelong journey of helping to create change through business. 

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PUBLISHING DIRECTOR
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Carla helps guide and support the Real Leaders publishing activities in content strategy as well as marketing and advertising opportunities. Carla has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit and B2B publishing and is an award-winning writer and editor.

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MAGAZINE MANAGING EDITOR
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Kathryn is an award-winning professional journalist of over 12 years. She has managed several magazines and freelanced for numerous publications across North America, in addition to holding a variety of leadership roles.

MAGAZINE DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION
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Heather is a strategic creative leader and Certified Brand Specialist. She’s helped mission-driven brands and organizations make a lasting impact with eye-catching brand and editorial design for 15-plus years.

 

MAGAZINE DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION
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Ananda is an award-winning illustrator and print designer with a focus in editorial. Her background of over 15 years is in art direction on staff at magazines, newspapers, and marketing teams.

 

VIDEO PRODUCER
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Ramona is a recent graduate from the University of San Francisco with experience in media creation and filmmaking. She provides support for the team by editing video content for multiple social media platforms as well as assisting on the post-production of the Real Leaders Podcast.
VIDEO PRODUCER
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Currently serving as producer and video editor for Real Leaders, Tucker prides himself on telling meaningful stories through works of cinematic visual production. Working as a freelance videographer and photographer since 2012, Tucker is majoring in Arts, Media, and Entertainment communications at the University of Arizona.