Margaret Gorman brings over 25 years of expertise in designing and delivering strategic change strategies and leadership development programs to her role at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Her impressive career includes roles such as Vice President at Denison Consulting, Executive Director of the Executive Leadership Program at George Washington University, and Faculty in Organizational Leadership Studies at Northeastern University. Additionally, she served as Principal & Vice President of the Consulting Practice at A23 Advisors.
Margaret’s professional journey has been marked by her ability to lead and build programs in organizations undergoing growth and transformation. Her previous experience at a global management consulting firm involved working with Fortune 500 clients to enhance performance by improving culture and engagement. As an accomplished author, researcher, consultant, educator, and administrator, Margaret has made significant contributions to the field.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Executive Leadership from George Washington University, where she conducted a dissertation on "Creating Organizational Knowledge During Transformational Change in Financial Services and Energy Industry." She also holds an MA in Organization Development Change Leadership from George Washington University and a BA in Education from the State University of New York, Teachers College. Margaret has furthered her expertise with an "AI and Leadership Certification" from MIT Executive Education.
Margaret's areas of expertise include Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Organizational Change Leadership, and improving workplace cultures to attract and retain top talent. After 20 years of living in Wilmington but working remotely in cities like Washington D.C., Boston, and Chicago, she is excited to bring her experience to support Wilmington's Economic Development and Workforce Initiatives.
Passionate about giving back to her community, Margaret has been eager to join the Wilmington Chamber team, aligning with their mission and values. She is an avid skier, golfer, pickleballer, sports fanatic, water enthusiast, and live music lover who cherishes laughter and joy.
Margaret’s dedication to making a meaningful impact is encapsulated in her favorite quote by Albert Einstein: "The life of the individual only has meaning in so far as it aids in making the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful." With her extensive experience and personal commitment, Margaret is poised to enhance the Chamber’s Leadership Offerings, starting with the newly expanded Career Leadership Development Academy.
