Chris Pineda, PhD, is an organizational leadership psychologist, author, and founder of Groundwork Leadership, known for his unique integration of modern leadership psychology and the indigenous wisdom of his Filipino ancestry. Chris has seen one truth proven again and again—in classrooms, boardrooms, and entire communities: transformation spreads through people, not programs.

Throughout his career, he has partnered with executives, educators, philanthropic leaders, and community change makers on initiatives centered around purpose, belonging, and lasting cultural change. Every step of his journey has carried the same charge: helping people uncover purpose and create lasting change.

Chris teaches that transformation is caught, not taught—it spreads through lived example, authentic connection, and the environments leaders intentionally create. This conviction shapes his signature keynote, Marked by Purpose, and his core frameworks: the Culture of One™ and the 7 Conditions of Transformation™. Together, they equip leaders to build trust, strengthen belonging, align teams, and cultivate cultures where people, organizations, and communities thrive.