Jami Yazdani is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) who has managed complex projects and planning initiatives, facilitated meetings, and guided (sometimes reluctant) groups of diverse colleagues and stakeholders towards consensus and positive outcomes. After more than 14 years in leadership and supervisory roles in higher education and libraries, she turned her passion for leadership development and her experience managing teams, projects and change into Yazdani Consulting and Facilitation, where she helps leaders at all levels solve management problems, achieve project success, and amplify the strengths of their team. Jami has actively served on the boards of several nonprofits and professional associations, working in leadership (Chair and Vice Chair), marketing, programming and mentoring functions. She holds an MLIS from Louisiana State University and a Masters in Technology Management from University of Maryland University College.