Angela L.M. Stopper, PhD, is the chief learning officer and director of people and organization development at the University of California, Berkeley, where she leads campus-wide initiatives focused on leadership development, succession planning, change management, coaching, and workforce readiness for a complex and evolving organization. With more than two decades of experience across higher education, executive education, and global consulting, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight and practical application to the work of developing people and organizations. Stopper has advised leaders and organizations around the world on how to build inclusive, future-ready talent systems and sustainable leadership pipelines. Her writing draws directly from this real-world experience, offering readers clear frameworks, tools, and guidance they can immediately apply. Her work is especially valuable for leaders, HR and learning professionals, and OD practitioners seeking modern, developmental approaches to talent and succession planning. She lives in Oakland, California.