Meet the Leaders Behind
the Movement
Our global team of pioneers, strategists, and researchers have been shaping the field of Cultural Intelligence for over two decades. We don’t just talk about change—we drive it, one leader, one team, one breakthrough at a time.
Your workplace, relationships, and interactions with everyone around you can shift with Cultural Intelligence. Improve your performance, strengthen your team, and build a culture of belonging with the Cultural Intelligence Centre.
Global Strategy & Research
Linn Van Dyne, PhD
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
The architect of CQ research and a global authority on cross-cultural leadership
- Pioneering researcher on Cultural Intelligence and a global authority on cross-cultural leadership
- Worked with Soon Ang, PhD, to validate the CQ® Scale
- Retired as a Full Professor at Michigan State University where she taught and conducted research for 26 years
- Taught at the University of Minnesota
- Served as a Visiting Scholar at the Indian School of Business
- Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
- Oversees long-term direction and ongoing research on Cultural Intelligence
- Responsible for developing the long-term strategy for the Cultural Intelligence Centre
- Provides strategic expertise and guidance for our clients and partners
David Livermore, PhD
Co-Founder
- Leading voice in the field of Cultural Intelligence and global leadership
- President of the Cultural Intelligence Centre for 11 years
- Strategic advisor and board member
- Author of over a dozen books on Cultural Intelligence and global leadership
- Worked with companies, governments, and non-profits in more than 100 countries
- Internationally recognized speaker
Client Experience & Operations
Mike Knox
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
- Serial entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded six businesses, raised millions of dollars in investment capital, and conducted business development in North America, Mexico, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe
- Two decades of experience in international program development, nonprofit management, and organisational operations
- Responsible for the legal, finance, and operations departments while also leading various sales and marketing initiatives
Carolyn Mimms
Vice President, Business Development and Marketing
- Deep expertise in business expansion and relationship building
- Two decades of experience in driving growth, forging high-value partnerships and translating insight into strategic action
- Known for her ability to foster collaboration and drive mutually beneficial outcomes
- University of Michigan alum and mentor to emerging professionals
Cortney Schaefer
Vice President, Finance and Operations
- Strategic engine behind how CQC delivers value: efficiently, sustainably, and at scale
- Over 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and executive leadership
- Oversees financial strategy, operational execution, and global technology delivery systems, ensuring the business infrastructure supports not just growth, but mission-aligned impact
- Active community leader and an advocate for operational excellence in mission-driven organisations
Prudence Anguilm
Manager, Client Experience and Business Operations
- Bachelors Degree in Communication from Lake Superior State University
- Masters in Business Administration in Human Resource Management from AIU
- Over seven years of experience in non-profit and public housing, grant-based programs, emergency shelter/housing, and social service programs
- Oversees the systems and processes that support CQC’s delivery and internal operations
- Holds positions on several boards for veterans, youth, minority populations, disabilities, and housing services
- Proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Brandon Gamble
Director, IT and Software Development
- Leads the maintenance and development of the learning portal, website, and the company’s internal IT infrastructure
- Holds degrees in graphic design, applied science, and two in computer information systems
- Experience with major organisations such as Raytheon and AT&T
- Servant-leader who fulfills his role as manager by empowering and enabling his teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that enhance both internal operations and client experiences
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