WELCOME!
When we work together, I show up as my whole self: a creative, someone who puts people first, and someone who is always learning. I understand that showing up can be hard. I am me—and that includes being a wife, mother, speaker, founder, educator, and vocalist. And like all of us, I’m continually evolving.
Life asks us to play many roles, and for a long time I tried to keep those parts of myself separate. Over time, I’ve learned that showing up fully as myself creates more meaningful connection, deeper purpose, and more authentic work. If you’re looking for the more traditional snapshot of my experience and credentials, you’ll find that below.
Meet Kirstie
She/Her
Kirstie Wheeler is an arts and business consultant, speaker, and Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, working at the intersection of leadership, creativity, and education. With 25 years of experience across public schools and higher education, Kirstie focuses on designing programs that support both individual growth and organizational success. She works closely with leadership teams to refine systems, strengthen alignment, and bring structure to ideas in a way that is both practical and sustainable.
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Her approach is rooted in equity and built for long-term impact. Beyond creating programs, she helps organizations think through how those programs actually function day to day, ensuring they are implemented clearly, measured effectively, and able to evolve over time.
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Her leadership experience includes launching a school-wide Achievement Center, developing data-informed strategies to improve student outcomes, and creating professional development that empowers educators and creative practitioners alike. At Berklee, she developed and taught Wellness for the Holistic Artist, a course focused on sustainable artistry, well-being, and professional development.
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Kirstie Wheeler is a frequent speaker and clinician, presenting across the U.S. and internationally on topics including leadership in the arts, creative development, and inclusive practices.
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As a performer with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and a certified McClosky Voice Technician, she brings real-world artistry into her work. She also maintains a private voice studio, mentoring artists of all levels to achieve their personal and professional goals.
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I listen, observe, and collaborate to understand the foundation of your goals, vision, and unique strengths in order to identify where I can best support growth in a practical, intentional, and sustainable way.
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Through mentoring, strategy, and creative problem-solving, I guide clients through a process of inquiry, discovery, creation, and implementation. Together, we build a roadmap that helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose, starting from where you are and navigating toward where you want to be.
On a personal note, when I’m not working with clients, speaking, teaching, or performing, you can usually find me spending time with my husband, raising three sons, all in the process of becoming who they’re meant to be, supporting creative projects, or continuing to explore new ways to learn, create, and connect through meaningful work.
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I’m excited to be part of your next chapter and future successes.
