Dr. Kennedy Schultz earned her Doctorate in French Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with her dissertation focusing on how Francophone authors drew inspiration from Toussaint L’Ouverture and the Haitian Revolution in creating a post-colonial cultural identity. She developed and taught courses on French literature and women’s studies at universities in Western New York before moving into K-12 teaching and administration. She started her consultancy, KMS Intercultural Education, in 2020.

 

Kennedy is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory, Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory, and the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) assessment. She holds a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, and a certificate in Executive Leadership Development Coaching.

 

Kennedy’s approach to intercultural learning is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and reflection. Through coaching, professional learning, and curriculum design, she engages participants in guided reflection to uncover insights that help drive transformation. She works with individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to support intercultural strategy and create inclusive workplace cultures.