Stagen Leadership Academy's Board of Regents comprises distinguished business leaders who are responsible for establishing academic standards, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring instructional quality. Each regent is a strong advocate for integral leadership, conscious capitalism, and sustainable business practices.

Rita Bailey
Regent
As founder of QVF Partners, Ltd. (Quality, Value, Fun), Rita Bailey works with organizations and individuals who are serious about creating people-focused cultures and relationships. She shares her expertise and resources to help organizations create environments where people are encouraged to do and be their best. She passionately believes that every workplace can be a positive place to work. As an international speaker and consultant, she has presented to groups in Europe, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia on topics including people success strategies, leadership, innovation, culture, branding, and customer service. In her former position as Director of Southwest Airlines' University for People, she and her team focused on leadership, career development, and professional/personal programs for over 32,000 employees. During her 24 years with Southwest, Rita held several positions all of which related to employee development. Before Southwest Airlines, Rita received a business degree from the University of Texas.El Paso.
