Amy Blizard

Dr. Amy Blizard (formerly Amy Brown) leads the Executive Program at KPMG Ignition, a specialized, experience-led capability that helps clients explore the unknown and accelerate next-level growth through innovative ideas and experiences that unlock future opportunities. Amy leverages her extensive background in cultural anthropology to translate academic insights into practical strategies for elite executives and their teams.

Amy holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her expertise in human behavior and social dynamics informs her approach to transforming team dynamics and enhancing leadership effectiveness.

Beginning her career as a public school teacher in New York City, Amy developed a deep commitment to addressing race and equity in education. She has since worked as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and spent over a decade as a high-performing teams consultant at the Wharton School and in state-level workforce development projects.

At KPMG Ignition, Amy leads client sessions focused on broad-scale transformation efforts across government, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Her work includes high-performance team facilitation and bridging the saying-doing gap.

Amy has presented research at over 60 national conferences and has been an invited speaker at more than 25 academic institutions. She has published a solo-authored ethnography, numerous book chapters, and academic articles. Amy resides in Philadelphia with her husband and their three boys.