Joshua

leadership + behavior Strategy

What does serving people really mean?! It's the question Joshua has asked himself and left with others for years!

Over 25+ years of leadership roles in Human Services taught Joshua that serving people begins with serving how they think. After building an extensive background in service, product, and behavioral design, he maxed out; he found himself no longer fitting into the traditional and typical landscapes of business (in a good way!) So, he founded the proprietary design and strategy consultancy The Spill Teem!

Joshua has received the Program Leadership in Sales, Marketing, and Technology Award, a Mastery Certification in Leadership Development, and is widely considered a thought leader in change and business innovation, helping organizations quiet the distracting noise, build forward, and take up more intentional space in this world!

In addition to The Spill Teem, he sits on the Board of Charlottesville Tomorrow, serves as an Adjunct at Piedmont, Virginia Community College, is a relentless vinyl record 'Crate Digger' (made up in my head) Gourmet Chef, and occasionally takes a stage or two to deliver dynamic Human-Centered talks!

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orginzation + culture design

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Katya

Leadership + culture design

Katya is a seasoned organizational and leadership development expert on a mission to create a more joyful world. 

As a speaker on workplace culture, happiness, and productivity, she lives for delivering impact. She’s been on over 600 physical and virtual stages, including TEDx, keynotes at global culture conferences, and facilitating workshops for 6,000+ leaders on topics like feedback, leading change, strategic thinking, and inclusive behaviors.

Katay’s passion lies in igniting individuals and teams to be their best. As a transformational coach, she empowers high achievers to bridge the gap between insight and action. Within organizations, she helps people identify and build leadership behaviors and then creates organizational systems for those habits to stick.

Her prior expertise is in leading learning and development programs in tech, training managers and executives at companies from Google to the nonprofits of the world, higher education, consulting, and writing an award-winning book.

She’s often sparked by intentionally getting lost to explore city streets, tackling wild trails, and indulging in her love for climbing and handstands!

bala

strategic PARTNER

Bala is a globally oriented educator who has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and North America. His focus areas are innovation and social entrepreneurship, and he is currently an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. In addition to these roles, he is a Research Fellow at the U. S Army Research Laboratory.

He was formerly a Visiting Faculty Fellow at National Defense University at Fort McNair, in Washington DC. Before moving to Charlottesville, he was an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary and the Program Director of CEU’s experiential New York City MBA program. Before that, he was the Senior Manager of New York University Tandon School of Engineering’s Office of Innovation Development, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship.

He holds a PhD in Technology Management from New York University Tandon School of Engineering.

Keïta

PARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT

With an educational background in Behavioral Science and helping navigate community organizations into the ‘Promise land,’ Keïta has been a map of direction for locality collaboration and getting stuff done for over ten years!

We honestly couldn’t have a more kind, positive, and knowledgeable person be the supportive compass for our partners to learn about all things Spill Teem - you’ll thank us later; he’s definitely “the guy!”

idris

Inclusion & diversity design

It’s not about changing the world; it’s about changing your world. 

A rockstar seasoned leader in global inclusion and diversity, Idris brings a wealth of experience from her roles as VP for Diversity and Affirmative Action Programs at BBT and Senior Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Hilton. With a lived toolbox of hospitable leadership and drawing on her rich cultural and industry background, she’s creating spaces where every voice is celebrated!

At the heart of her approach lies a commitment to empowering the skills of diversity as the bedrock for organizational success. Her strategic acumen seamlessly integrates data-driven insights with a deep understanding of human dynamics, propelling meaningful change across borders. Whether collaborating with teams or guiding complete organizations, she navigates with a clear mantra: “Let’s simply start with your people, your culture, and your community.”

While sharing her time as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement for the global and yummy brand of Shake Shack, Idris works with our clients to help them channel a passion for equity and empowerment into their specific, transformative work. There’s also a bit of a bonus for having a stylish Diversity Detective type, strategically uncovering opportunities that ignite a drive for tangible progress and equitable outcomes!

Fredrick

Change & Implementation Design

With a proven track record of 15+ years for delivering business and culture transformation in large, complex, and highly matrixed organizations (not the Neo and Morpheus type of matrix but complex nonetheless), he confidently heads up Change & Implementation Design!

Fredrick previously served as the Master Change Agent for Ascension Health, the largest non-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the United States, which included 2600+ sites of care, including 151 hospitals and more than 130,000 employees nationwide; where he developed and executed change management strategies in support of local and national initiatives. So, we think it might be safe to say that he kind of knows his stuff!

In addition to The Spill Teem, he currently shares his time as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources at the University of Kentucky and is responsible for strategies within the Academic Division and Health System, with a special focus on the era of disruption.

Donovan

OPERATIONS + organizational design

Ever wondered how to ignite change and cultivate impact? Meet Donovan, an award-winning presenter blending the art of organizational psychology with entrepreneurial zest and strategic leadership.

With leadership experience in organizational psychology and marketing, Donovan has spent years honing his expertise in business operations and culture. From managing projects at nationally ranked museums to running research projects on human behavior in the workplace, he’s devoted to caring for the people behind the process. 

Donovan believes in adventure in and out of the office—as an international cycling trip leader, he has guided high school students on a month-long, 1200-mile journey across a continent… twice! He brings unparalleled vigor for unorthodox processes and solutions to each project, often choosing the road (or bike path) less traveled.

Experienced in managing projects, accounts, and budgets, Donovan ensures not just results but lasting impact. Whether in the office or on the road less traveled, Donovan is eager to find the right solution to the problem, prioritizing people first.

Carley

People experience (UX/UI) Strategy

"The experience one goes through will drive the engagement one acts on."

Caught at the intersection between thoughtful strategy and creative problem solving, Carley aligns the focuses of messaging, visual design, development, user research, branding, and strategy, for a seamless process roll-out. Carley rides a natural high, bringing compelling experiences for people of products and services.

Along with her work in People Experience Design, Carley's also a full-time student at the University of Virginia, studying Cognitive Science. When she's not studying or joining us on client adventures, you can find her debating public policy issues with the Washington Literary Society and Debating Union or cooking new recipes with her roommates!