In 2023, Julianna Walsh ’17 M.S., ’19 Ph.D., created LeadHerself, a platform with a mission to support emerging women professionals looking to fulfill their leadership potential and own their careers. After graduating from Florida Tech with her degrees in industrial-organizational psychology, Walsh moved to London, where she worked as a leadership consultant building assessment and development programs for large corporations. “A large part of my research while studying at Florida Tech was identifying common barriers to leadership in the workplace and how they impact career trajectories,” Walsh says. “Building leaders today to change the face of leadership tomorrow.”Through LeadHerself, Walsh hosts a London event series featuring guest speakers and networking opportunities to help her audience build confidence in professional settings. Then, when you know better, do better.” —Maya AngelouIDEAL SUPERPOWER: Be able to make people believe in themselvesThis piece was featured in the fall 2025 edition of Florida Tech Magazine.