Nicole Allard is the founder of Leading for Transformation, dedicated to change agent and transformational leadership development. She was formerly the Executive Director of Educational Excellence and Innovation for the Vista Unified School District. In this role, she supported educators across VUSD in their work to create the conditions necessary for learning environments and pathways that prepare students to be confident and make positive contributions in our increasingly complex world. Prior to this, Nicole served as the principal of Mission Vista High School, a nationally recognized demonstration magnet school. She has 25 years of experience in education, with 17 in site and district administration. She sees the role of the principal as a change agent, transforming traditional school environments and empowering teachers to reimagine instruction. Nicole believes that personalizing learning engages students in discovering their strengths, interests, and values that will better prepare them for an increasingly complex world of work. She is a regional and national leader in the transformation of learning, school design, and district strategy and operations.