ACSA Mid-State Conference 2025 - Forging the Path to Future Success

Dr. Donya Ball is a renowned international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership expert celebrated for her ability to uncover relatable leadership challenges across diverse sectors. She empowers organizations to achieve transformation through her no-nonsense, practical, and solution-focused strategies. As a professor and seasoned mentor with over two decades of experience, Dr. Ball has inspired countless leaders to navigate the complexities of leadership with confidence and clarity.
Dr. Ball is the author of two number-one release books: Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023). Both works explore real-world leadership challenges and offer actionable insights that resonate across industries. Her expertise has been recognized nationwide, with features in USA Today and MSN, positioning her as a thought leader in executive and organizational leadership.
In 2024, Dr. Ball delivered a TEDx Talk titled “We Are Facing a Leadership Crisis. Here’s the Cure,” where she shared her compelling vision for addressing today's pressing leadership challenges. Her message emphasizes the need for adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and creating cultures of accountability and innovation.