OUR TEAM

Kristy Busija
CEO & Founder

Over 30 Years of Experience

At Next Conversation Consulting, we believe great results come from great people. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, coaches, and facilitators who bring decades of leadership, culture, and talent development experience across industries and around the globe. Each of us is united by a simple philosophy: create clarity out of complexity and help leaders and organizations thrive.

We’re not just experts—we’re partners. From award-winning leadership programs to innovative approaches in inclusion and organizational strategy, our team combines proven expertise with genuine passion for helping people and businesses succeed. Together, we bring the right mix of insight, energy, and practicality to every engagement, ensuring solutions that are not only effective, but simple, scalable, and sustainable.

Amber Blake
Senior consultant/coach
Amber Greenwood
Assessment solutions lead
Amy Ross
Senior consultant/coach
Angie Wright
Senior consultant/coach
Brooke Elliott
Senior consultant/coach
Chris Hagood
Senior consultant/coach
Christine Duer
Senior consultant/coach
Christopher Bylone

Senior consultant/coach
Colin Callahan
Senior consultant/coach
Dan Pogue
Senior consultant/coach
Danielle Ralston

Senior consultant/coach
Dr. Gena Yuvette Davis

Senior consultant/coach
Eddrick Martin
Senior consultant/coach
Elliott Lasson

Senior consultant/coach
Esther Kantner
Senior consultant/coach
Gerod King
Senior consultant/coach
Julie Brendich
Senior consultant/coach
Kelvin Brim
Senior consultant/coach
La Donna Cortez
Senior consultant/coach
Lisa Stryker
Senior consultant/coach
Mark Myette
Senior consultant/coach
Michelle Lopez
Senior consultant/coach
Peter Ainley
Senior consultant/coach
Randy Coats
Senior consultant/coach
Sophia Kristjansson
Senior consultant/coach
Steve West
Senior consultant/coach
Wayne Wilson
Senior consultant/coach
Wilma Li
Senior consultant/coach

At Next Conversation Consulting, we believe in building more than careers—we build impact. Our team is made up of passionate, experienced professionals who thrive on helping leaders and organizations succeed. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.