Michaela Bearden

Michaela Ranaldi Bearden, Ed.D. is the Associate Director of Business Development at InnerWill Leadership Institute. In her role, Michaela partners with clients in leadership, strategy, and organizational development. Prior to her role at InnerWill, Michaela led the Center for Corporate Education within VCU’s Center for Corporate Education for 7 years and worked at VCU for 12 years. During her tenure, she designed leadership solutions for hundreds of clients, increasing the Center’s revenue while creating scholarship opportunities for VCU School of Business students. In addition to her work with corporate clients, Michaela worked with the university to host the Department of State Mandela Washington Fellowship, resulting in a sustainable partnership with the Ford Fund and creation of the Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy, now in its 9th year. Michaela is an adjunct faculty member with American University where she has taught Change Management and Communication and Client Management. 

Michaela has been an integral partner in evolving The Creative Circus. She has collaborated on program development and operations. Michaela lives in Richmond, VA with her husband Trey and three almost grown kids.