Cheyenne Luzynski

Dr. Cheyenne Luzynski is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Transformative Inquiry at the School of Consciousness and Transformation, California Institute of Integral Studies. Concurrently, she serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in Leadership Studies at West Virginia University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University with an emphasis in Higher Education Student Affairs.

Her research focuses on transformative approaches to leadership development, specifically examining gender dynamics in leadership, strengths-based methodologies, feminist organizing, and equity frameworks. She integrates experiential learning with critical reflection to empower both students and professionals across academic and community contexts.

Certifications & Distinctions:

• Co-Active Coach Certified
• Gallup Strengths Coach
• Mental Wellbeing Coach

She teaches interdisciplinary leadership courses including Principles of Leadership, Women in Leadership, Moral Imagination, and Indigenous/non-western leadership perspectives. Beyond academia, she consults for athletic programs and community organizations while balancing motherhood.