Who We Are

Meet The Team

Khalid A. Asad, Ph.D Candidate, MS Management

Chief Executive Officer, CEO

Khalid Asad is a national expert in leadership and organizational change. He believes organizations are living systems that must evolve within their larger ecosystems to survive and thrive.

Konovia D. Mikeal, MBA, MEd

Chief Operating Officer, COO

Konovia Mikeal is the co-founder of Performance Plus International, Inc. and has extensive experience developing and implementing strategies, procedures and business plans needed to enhance organizational growth.

Khalifah Chen, BS Public Administration

Learning & Development Assistant

Khalifah Chen brings invaluable client engagement experience and problem-solving skills to the PPI team. A natural “people person” his energy, can do attitude, and customer-focused approach builds clients’ confidence in their ability to effectively utilize PPI solutions.

Judy Wolf, MS Management

Consulting Partner

Judy Wolf is a Professional Certified Coach who works 1:1 with executives and high-potential young professionals at Fortune 500 firms, small businesses, and nonprofits and with teams and organizations looking to improve communication, navigate change, and build trust, engagement, and cohesion. Her coaching style integrates cognitive, emotional, social, and somatic intelligence for a "whole person" approach to leadership and personal development. 

Deidre Anderson, Ph.D Strategic Leadership, MA Education

Consulting Partner

Dr. Deidre Anderson is a well sought-after corporate trainer, charismatic speaker, award-winning leadership coach, and licensed minister with a heart to see others succeed. Dr. D, as she is affectionately known, has traveled the world, inspiring people from all walks of life to break through barriers to achieve more than they ever dreamed possible.

Prince Ikegwuono, Ph.D Candidate, MFA Animation - Digital Media

Consulting Partner

Prince Ike is an award winning, multimedia and interactive designer with over 20 years experience as Animator, Multimedia Designer, Interactive Designer, US Navy - Visual Information Specialist (Active Duty) and Professor. Friends refer to him as a Multimedia Ninja!

Walt Hogan, MA Human Resources Development/Instructional Design

Consulting Partner

Walt Hogan is a credentialed Executive Leadership Coach who holds the Professional Coaching Credential (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He is also an accredited certified Organizational Development (OD) consultant and facilitator whose additional expertise is in the areas of leadership, management and team development, as well as staff development. 

Dr. Gail Whitaker, Ph.D. Organizational Process Management, Ph.D. Technology and Information Systems

Consulting Partner

Dr. Gail Whitaker brings more than 25 years of senior management experience, she has worked as a strategic leader for nonprofits and in senior leadership positions in the areas of business management and information technology. As a consultant, she is experienced in team building, improving stakeholder engagement, change management, curriculum development, and strategy development.

Michael Brogden, Ph.D. Candidate,

M.S. Performance Improvement & Training

Consulting Partner

Michael Brogden is a certified coach with over twenty years of experience helping leaders and organizations reach their goals. As a member of the Performance Plus International team, he serves as a coaching consultant, as well as a training facilitator.