Leadership Team
Dr. Rachel Fichter
Academic Co-Chair
Dr. Rachel Fichter (EdD, MBA, PCC) is the founder of VISIA Leadership, a boutique consulting firm specializing in leadership development for a complex world. With over 20 years of experience in global financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase, Rachel brings a unique blend of business acumen and leadership expertise to her practice.
As an executive coach and consultant, Rachel works with C-suite executives and their successors, focusing on deepening self-awareness and transforming leadership styles to unlock full potential. Her approach is informed by cutting-edge research on the intersections of leadership, complexity, and sustainability.
An Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University and lecturer at Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, Rachel holds a doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia and an MBA from Duke University. She is a certified coach through the Columbia Coaching Certification Program (3CP) and is the Academic Co-Chair for the 2025 Columbia Coaching Conference.
Rachel is a published author and active member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), serving on the Board of Directors for the NYC Chapter. Her work continues to shape the future of leadership in an increasingly complex global landscape.
