Leda Stawnychko

Dr. Leda Stawnychko is an Assistant Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory at Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business. Her research interests include leadership effectiveness and development, organizational performance, and transformative learning.

Before her tenure at Mount Royal University, she accumulated over 25 years of leadership experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, advancing local and international strategic initiatives. Drawing upon these extensive experiences, Leda creates vibrant and engaging learning environments in her university courses and professional workshops.

Dr. Stawnychko has held designations as a Qualified Mediator, Practicing Mediator, and Family Mediator from the ADR Institute of Canada and the Alberta Family Mediation Society. She volunteers her time providing coaching and support to individual community members navigating challenging family transitions and to non-profit organizations, including the Community Mediation Calgary Society and the Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association. Currently, Leda is a board member of the ADR Institute of Alberta and a member of Mount Royal University’s General Faculties Council and the Academic Planning and Budget Committee.