Prof. Dr. Ona C. Miller

Founder & CEO, Global Female Civility Leadership Institute

Professor Dr. Ona C. Miller is an educator, author, speaker and institutional leadership strategist whose work focuses on women’s leadership, civility, governance and organizational development. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Female Civility Leadership Institute, where she supports women leaders and women-led organizations through education, strategic advisory, institutional partnerships and leadership development.

Her work is guided by the belief that women should be developed not only as leaders within institutions, but as institutions themselves. Through this approach, she helps women strengthen their leadership identities, build credible organizations and create lasting influence grounded in purpose, ethical leadership and civility.

Professor Miller’s international leadership roles include serving as Chief Country Officer, USA, for World Education Policy and National Chairman of the Women & Entrepreneurship Committee, USA, for the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Across these roles, she contributes to conversations surrounding education, entrepreneurship, women’s economic participation and institutional leadership.

She is the author of 8 Elements for Implementing Your Purpose, Female Civility in Leadership: Femininity and The Face of Civility: Stories from Around the Globe. Her writing examines purposeful living, women’s leadership, ethical influence and the role of civility in strengthening relationships, organizations and communities.

Through her writing, speaking and international advocacy, Professor Miller seeks to expand the understanding of women’s leadership beyond professional titles and achievements. Her work considers the connection between identity, personal development and institutional responsibility, while encouraging women to build organizations and legacies defined by clarity, credibility and enduring purpose.