Stacy Winsett

Stacy Winsett is a senior executive leader and chief people and ethics officer of RATP Dev USA with decades of experience in human resources, labor relations and organizational leadership across complex global environments. Known for her clarity, courage and integrity under pressure, Winsett brings a trauma-informed lens to leadership, helping organizations and individuals understand how lived experience shapes decision-making, culture and influence.

Her debut book, "From Ashes to Influence," reframes leadership as stewardship and offers a grounded alternative to hustle and resilience culture in a time when burnout, ethical failures and leadership mistrust are widespread. Winsett presents stewardship as the disciplined, responsible use of power in service of people, truth and long-term impact.

Her work is ideal for executives and senior leaders, HR, labor and compliance professionals, faith-based and values-driven leaders, survivors navigating leadership and influence, and book clubs, leadership cohorts and conferences.

Suggested interview topics include how survival skills shape leadership behavior; the cost of silence in organizations and systems; trauma-informed leadership without victim narratives; servant leadership and stewardship of power; and choosing integrity when success and ethics collide.

Notable quote: "Survival taught me how to endure. Leadership required me to decide who I would become."

Winsett speaks on podcasts, panels, keynotes, leadership retreats, faith-based events and executive forums.