Symia Stigler Email Address

Vice President, Learner and Leader Program Design

City Year, an organization that recruits young people for community service in 24 U.S. cities, as well as London and Johannesburg.

Forward-Thinking Strategist & Stabilizing Leader consistently sought out to instill a culture of discipline, accountability, and sustainable excellence within startup, turnaround, and rapid-growth environments. THE SOUNDBYTES: Blends reliable instincts with problem-solving skills to define the immediate and long-term operating framework. Develops tactical roadmaps; assesses team capabilities and constraints; and puts the right people, processes, systems, best practices, and strategic partnerships in place. Provides metrics-driven insights that foster positive transformation and continuous improvement. Versatile Contributor who generously shares information, quickly builds consensus, drives change through positive influence, and eagerly celebrates the strengths of others. Inspiring mentor who leads with authenticity and a personal touch, cultivates lasting relationships of trust and collaboration. Confidently responds in times of complexity and ambiguity, and motivates team to stretch the boundaries of performance. THE SHORT STORY: Symia Stigler’s thoughtful leadership style is the hallmark of her success. Throughout her career, she has consistently been sought out to instill a culture of discipline, accountability, and operational excellence within a wide range of organizations. From building high-performing teams to developing and launching new programs to securing strategic partnerships, Symia leads with authenticity and a personal touch. Symia is recognized as a process champion and for providing metrics-driven insights that foster positive transformation and continuous improvement. She is frequently selected as a speaker and presenter for seminars, webinars, training initiatives, and other events. Symia was one of 25 high-performing contributors selected from more than a thousand U.S. employees for a professional development program designed to strengthen leadership competencies and business acumen while providing access to influential mentors.