Irene McHenry

Irene McHenry, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, dynamic educator, consultant, and the author and editor of numerous publications, including The Autism Playbook for Teens and Tuning In: Mindfulness in Teaching and Learning. She leads programs nationwide with a focus on leadership and mindfulness. McHenry was founding head of Delaware Valley Friends School (for teens with learning differences), cofounder of Greenwood Friends School, founding faculty for Fielding Graduate University's doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Change, and a senior investigator for the Mind and Life Summer Research Institute. She directs Friends Council's Institute for Engaging Leadership and formerly served as executive director. ). Dr. McHenry consults internationally providing professional development for administrators, faculty, trustees and aspiring leaders with a focus on team-building, generative thinking, strategic planning, executive coaching, ethical decision-making, and effective communication. She serves on the boards of Mindfulness in Education Network, Vector Group Consulting North America, and Haverford College.