
Get to Know Angela
Angela Tennison is a leadership coach and trusted advisor who honed her leadership skills at the highest level, working in The White House. She played a pivotal role in Senator Obama's presidential campaign and spent seven years serving in his administration. Notably, she made history as the first African-American woman to serve as White House Usher. In her role within the White House Executive Residence, Angela managed staff, logistics, and operations for the 44th President and the First Family for five years. She concluded her political appointment as the inaugural Leadership Development Director at the U.S. Department of Education. Subsequently, she held positions as Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer in the private sector.
With a rich background combining two decades of corporate, government, and political experience, Angela brings a unique perspective to leadership development and navigating complex organizational structures. Her style of leadership coaching is known for being strategic and comprehensive, yet fun and compassionate. Angela is the founder of The Leaders Coaching Institute, where she empowers high-level leaders to transform their visions into reality and foster team execution characterized by excellence, empathy, and equity. Additionally, she facilitates courageous conversations about race in America, with the goal of acknowledging truths and bridging divides. Angela holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA from Winthrop University, along with a Master's in Education and Human Development from George Washington University. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by ICF and holds additional credentials in high performance and emotional intelligence.