A Legacy of Leadership Development

Advisory solutions for executive resilience, cultural health, and operational strength.

Cultivating Excellence in Leadership

VINA79Group is a premier leadership development consultancy with a rich history rooted in mentorship and organizational leadership. Founded on the principle that effective leadership is cultivated through experience and guided reflection, we specialize in nurturing potential and empowering growth across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. We bring over two decades of practical, hands-on experience to every engagement, offering a holistic and pragmatic perspective.

Our Core Approach: Pragmatic & Holistic

Our methodology is grounded in over two decades of practical experience. We use real-world examples to help clients navigate complex leadership challenges and seize opportunities, shifting the focus from theory to applied wisdom.

The VINA79Group Journey

Our core service is a personalized journey designed to help you identify your strengths and refine your leadership approach through three integrated steps:

Strengths Identification

Use level-specific tools to pinpoint your natural talents and leadership style.

Personalized Coaching

Receive one-on-one guidance to immediately apply identified strengths to real-world challenges.

Strategic Roadmapping

Create a clear plan for professional development, aligning your goals with your personal and organizational mission.

Specializations: Guiding Your Leadership Transition

Students

Foundational tools and guidance to identify leadership potential and begin building essential skills.

Emerging Leaders

Foundational tools and guidance to identify leadership potential and begin building essential skills for early-career professionals.

Mid-Career Professionals

Refine leadership skills, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and prepare for increased responsibility.

Executive Roles

Support newly appointed executives in navigating complexity and successfully transitioning from a managerial to a high-impact leadership role.

Fractional HR Leadership, Consulting & Facilitation Services

Interim HR Leadership. Facilitator for specialized workshops designed to move from operational oversight to high-impact strategic stewardship.

KerriLaine Prunella

Founder & CEO

Dr. KerriLaine Prunella is an executive with experience in leadership development, organizational transformation, and human capital strategy across public sector, consulting, and nonprofit entities. As Founder and CEO of VINA79 Group® she brings entrepreneurial vision and a deep commitment to leadership excellence, serving as a strategic advisor for executive coaching, talent development, and emerging leadership initiatives.

Board Roles

• Chair, Healthcare Access Maryland Board of Directors (Current)
• Board Member, Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network (Current)
• Chair, Nominating Committee for Healthcare Access Maryland Board of Directors (Former)
• Chair of Audit and Risk for the Penn State Alumni Association (Former)
• Vice Chair for Governance and Finance for the Penn State Alumni Association (Former)
• Founding Board Member and Executive Secretary of the Management Advisory Council at George Mason University (Former)

Education

• B.A., International Politics, The Pennsylvania State University
• M.B.A., Trinity Washington University
• Doctorate, Business Administration, Marymount University
• Graduate Certificate, Organization Development, Marymount University

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does VINA79Group offer? +

We specialize in providing tiered coaching packages designed to guide individuals through key leadership transitions: Emerging Leaders, Mid-Career Professionals, and Executive Roles.

Who are your coaching packages designed for? +

They're designed for individuals at distinct stages of their professional leadership journey:
• Emerging Leaders: Students and recent graduates.
• Mid-Career Professionals: Those needing to refine skills and prepare for increased responsibility.
• Executive Roles: Newly appointed executives transitioning from manager to leader.

How many sessions are included in each package? +

The Emerging Student Leaders package includes four sessions. Both the Mid-Career Professionals and Executive Roles packages include eight sessions.

What is the cost of your coaching and advisory services? +

We offer packages tailored to the customer's needs. Please contact us to discuss.