Dr. Lynessa M. Rico, PhD is the Founder & CEO of Curiosity Edge, where she helps leaders and organizations unlock creativity, navigate complexity with vision, and build cultures of innovation. With over 25 years of experience as a strategic consultant and educator, she has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and small businesses to design transformational programs in leadership development, business psychology, and design thinking.
A recognized authority on curiosity-driven leadership, Dr. Rico blends business psychology, creativity, neuroscience, and strategy to equip executives with tools for inclusive, future-ready workplaces. She has educated leadership teams at companies like Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret and Arc Worldwide.
Beyond her work at Curiosity Edge, Dr. Rico is a Department Chair and Associate Professor at The Chicago School and contributes to global leadership initiatives through Chicago Sister Cities International. She holds a Doctorate in Business Psychology and is a recognized speaker, business mentor, and award-winning educator committed to cultivating innovation and emotional intelligence in leadership.