Amy Williams named chief business development officer
for the Kansas Leadership Center
Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has hired Amy Williams as its chief business development officer.
“I’m honored and excited to join such a purpose-driven organization whose mission closely aligns with my values and professional experience,” said Williams. “I look forward to building meaningful partnerships across our community and beyond, and contributing to work that empowers people to lead with greater impact and purpose.”
KLC is a non-profit organization with a bold mission to transform civic life in Kansas and beyond by creating a culture where everyday people exercise leadership and engage others to make progress on their toughest challenges. In this executive-level position, Williams will serve as a member of the support team and work closely across departments to lead KLC’s efforts in business development, strategic marketing and revenue generation.
“KLC’s chief business development officer is a vital role for shaping KLC’s approach to growth and sustainability and ensuring our efforts are aligned with KLC’s mission, values and long-term vision. Amy brings a wealth of experience in corporate environments, leading teams and providing strategic direction for business initiatives, and we’re confident she’ll play a key role in helping us expand our reach, impact and sustainability,” said Kaye Monk-Morgan, president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center.
Photo of Amy Williams by Aaron Patton
Williams most recently worked at Spirit Aerosystems where she spent the last four years as executive director – global community relations, culture and DE&I. With extensive experience in the aerospace, retail and agriculture industries, she excels in designing and executing global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and DE&I strategies that deliver measurable impact. Recognized for her relationship-building skills and operational insight, Williams drives cross-functional collaboration to develop innovative, people-centered solutions to complex organizational challenges. A committed civic leader, she actively contributes to initiatives in the Wichita community and is a current board member for the Wichita Foundation, Wichita Public Library Foundation and Via Christi Foundation. Williams holds an MBA from Newman University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wichita State University.
Williams’ first day at KLC is May 12, 2025.
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About the Kansas Leadership Center
The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit educational organization with a civic mission, national reputation and global reach. Founded in 2007 to foster leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas communities, KLC receives core funding from the Kansas Health Foundation (a private, philanthropic organization). It partners with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses and communities to build cultures that are healthy, productive and well-positioned to make measurable progress on daunting challenges and emergent opportunities. KLC Press publishes leadership books and The Journal, a nationally recognized, award-winning civic issues magazine.
Over the past 17 years, KLC has built a strong and respected institution in Kansas designed to deliver leadership development and culture change at unparalleled scale. Now, organizations across the country and around the world look to us to provide resources and consultation to support their own aspirations for mission-driven leadership education. Learn more at kansasleadershipcenter.org.
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Carrie Lindeman
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