Gwendolyn Perkins, Ed.D., is Vice President of Talent Development and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at ClassLink, where she leads the organization's strategy for developing people, strengthening leadership capacity, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. After first joining ClassLink as a consultant, Gwen stepped into a full-time leadership role and has since designed and led a wide range of development programs, from Strive to Grow for every new employee to ClassLink's LEADership Academy. Along the way, she partners closely with leaders and teams across the organization to support their growth, performance, and effectiveness.

Gwen brings 30 years of experience spanning education, organizational leadership, and talent development. Her career has included serving as a teacher, campus principal, Executive Director of Human Resources, district Area Superintendent, and adjunct professor teaching leadership to graduate students pursuing their master's degrees. Each of these roles has shaped her belief that real organizational growth begins with people, and with creating environments where they are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow.

An experienced executive coach, Gwen is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and a Certified Executive Coach through the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. Her coaching is grounded in self-awareness, honest feedback, and thoughtful reflection, and in the belief that leadership development should lead to real action. Whether she is coaching, facilitating, teaching, or leading, her purpose remains simple: helping others realize their full potential.