Mary Hemphill

Dr. Mary Hemphill is a human-centered leadership strategist, executive coach, and author who helps leaders navigate complexity and drive transformation across sectors. As CEO & Founder of The Limitless Leader Collective, she equips executives and organizations to cultivate innovation, strengthen culture, and achieve lasting impact.

With over 20 years of experience in education, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Hemphill has served as North Carolina’s first State Director of Computer Science, Chief Academic Officer, and adjunct professor of Leadership Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is a Forbes contributor, Senior Fellow at The Center for Model Schools, and author of The One-Minute Meeting: Creating Student Stakeholders in Schools.

Recognized nationally as one of District Administration’s Top 100 Education Influencers and EdTech Digest’s Top 100 Influencers for 2023–24, as well as a 2024 EdTech Digest Leadership Award Finalist, Dr. Hemphill’s work centers on redefining leadership for the future, ensuring professionals at every level lead with purpose, authenticity, and impact.