Meet Dr. Katina!
“The Reconnection Strategist” & Founder, BE What Matters®
Dr. Katina C. Fuller-Scott teaches, coaches, and advises purpose-driven people & organizations on how to BE the best of who they are in the work they do, to achieve their greatest impact and move communities forward!

“The Reconnection Strategist” & Founder, BE What Matters®

Dr. Katina C. Fuller-Scott teaches, coaches, and advises purpose-driven people & organizations on how to BE the best of who they are in the work they do, to achieve their greatest impact and move communities forward!
“The Reconnection Strategist” & Founder, BE What Matters®

Dr. Katina C. Fuller-Scott teaches, coaches, and advises purpose-driven people & organizations on how to BE the best of who they are in the work they do, to achieve their greatest impact and move communities forward!
“I envision a world where everyone MATTERS and has enough to advance the future of our world. We are the solution.” – Dr. Katina
“I envision a world where everyone MATTERS and has enough to advance the future of our world. We are the solution.” – Dr. Katina
“I envision a world where everyone MATTERS and has enough to advance the future of our world. We are the solution.” – Dr. Katina
Her Story
Dr. Katina Fuller-Scott is a Leadership and Training & Development Expert, International Speaker, Executive Coach, Strategic Thinking Partner, and Founder of BE What Matters®, a social purpose movement that positively transforms lives and spaces as a company providing professional speaking, personal & executive coaching, strategy consulting, and training & development services; and on a larger scale, as a growing community of everyday changemakers, affectionately called “Social Transformers,” who empower and connect through curated content, education, business, events, social advocacy, and volunteerism.
On a mission to create and sustain the BEST communities to live, learn and lead, Dr. Katina’s work is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and supporting purpose-driven people and organizations who lead, influence, and perpetuate change. Leveraging over 20 years of leadership experience and education, Dr. Katina makes a powerful impact through her unique voice, insights, and practical strategies to solving systemic, personal, professional, and organizational disconnections that “silently kill” the love for leading, effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
One of Dr. Katina’s greatest strengths is unleashing personal growth and leadership potential through practical and relevant learning experiences. Through BE What Matters®, she speaks professionally to communities at large to inspire and position people to BE everyday changemakers who step fully into purpose and unapologetically walk it out. Primarily, she delivers premier, executive & strategy coaching, professional development training, and organizational development consultation for emerging to executive leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, graduate students, and teams in educational, faith based, nonprofit, small business, human service, social service, corporate, and governmental communities. Clients who partner with Dr. Katina learn how to BE better, fix disconnections, and lead differently.
Education
After earning her B.A. in Middle & High School Education (Lakeland University), Dr. Katina pursued advanced degrees and certifications in leadership. She earned a M.Ed. In Educational Policy & Leadership (Marquette University) and a Ph. D. in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service (Cardinal Stritch University). Additionally, Dr. Katina is a certified speaker, coach, and trainer by one the most influential thought leaders on personal growth & leadership development, John C. Maxwell.
When not working, Dr. Katina loves to travel, binge watch movies, read, and spend quality time with family and friends.
In order to improve the well-being of communities, we must improve the well-being of leaders – Dr. Katina
Values & Beliefs
Faith
Dr. Katina is a Christian Believer who understands that she was born to BE impact in the world…to create communities where everyone has what they need to advance the future of our world! Dr. Katina walks in purpose as her faith guides her.
Family
Above all, Dr. Katina is committed to BEing the best wife and partner to her husband of 19 years and bonus mom to four amazing young adults.
Community
Dr. Katina believes that leaders are the solution to transforming institutional and cultural systems that adversely impact the communities where we live, learn, and lead. She is committed to developing skills, strategies, and systems that successfully position people & organizations who lead, influence or perpetuate change to create and sustain the BEST communities that consistently reflect who they’re supposed to BE.
No matter the age or role we play, we were born to BE impact in the world! – Dr. Katina
Her Story
Dr. Katina Fuller-Scott is a Leadership and Training & Development Expert, International Speaker, Executive Coach, Strategic Thinking Partner, and Founder of BE What Matters®, a social purpose movement that positively transforms lives and spaces as a company providing professional speaking, personal & executive coaching, strategy consulting, and training & development services; and on a larger scale, as a growing community of everyday changemakers, affectionately called “Social Transformers,” who empower and connect through curated content, education, business, events, social advocacy, and volunteerism.
On a mission to create and sustain the BEST communities to live, learn and lead, Dr. Katina’s work is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and supporting purpose-driven people and organizations who lead, influence, and perpetuate change. Leveraging over 20 years of leadership experience and education, Dr. Katina makes a powerful impact through her unique voice, insights, and practical strategies to solving systemic, personal, professional, and organizational disconnections that “silently kill” the love for leading, effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
One of Dr. Katina’s greatest strengths is unleashing personal growth and leadership potential through practical and relevant learning experiences. Through BE What Matters®, she speaks professionally to communities at large to inspire and position people to BE everyday changemakers who step fully into purpose and unapologetically walk it out. Primarily, she delivers premier, executive & strategy coaching, professional development training, and organizational development consultation for emerging to executive leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, graduate students, and teams in educational, faith based, nonprofit, small business, human service, social service, corporate, and governmental communities. Clients who partner with Dr. Katina learn how to BE better, fix disconnections, and lead differently.
Education
After earning her B.A. in Middle & High School Education (Lakeland University), Dr. Katina pursued advanced degrees and certifications in leadership. She earned a M.Ed. In Educational Policy & Leadership (Marquette University) and a Ph. D. in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service (Cardinal Stritch University). Additionally, Dr. Katina is a certified speaker, coach, and trainer by one the most influential thought leaders on personal growth & leadership development, John C. Maxwell.
When not working, Dr. Katina loves to travel, binge watch movies, read, and spend quality time with family and friends.
In order to improve the well-being of communities, we must improve the well-being of leaders. – Dr. Katina
Values & Beliefs
Faith
Dr. Katina is a Christian Believer who understands that she was born to BE impact in the world…to create communities where everyone has what they need to advance the future of our world! Dr. Katina walks in purpose as her faith guides her.
Family
Above all, Dr. Katina is committed to BEing the best wife and partner to her husband of 19 years and bonus mom to four amazing young adults.
Community
Dr. Katina believes that leaders are the solution to transforming institutional and cultural systems that adversely impact the communities where we live, learn, and lead. She is committed to developing skills, strategies, and systems that successfully position people & organizations who lead, influence or perpetuate change to create and sustain the BEST communities that consistently reflect who they’re supposed to BE.
No matter the age or role we play, we were born to BE impact in the world! – Dr. Katina
Work & Writings




about the company
BE What Matters® was founded to create and sustain the BEST communities to live, learn, & lead. We focus on positively moving leadership forward through professional speaking, leadership coaching, strategy consulting, and training & development for leaders, entrepreneurs, everyday changemakers, teams, & organizations.




about the creative
From leadership and change management strategies to raising the voices of underrepresented communities, Dr. Katina presents written, audio, and visual content focused on personal growth, leadership, organizational development, emotional intelligence, faith, marriage, family, culture, & equity.




about the community
On a larger scale, BE What Matters® is a growing community of everyday changemakers, affectionately called "Social Transformers", who inspire & connect through curated content, education, business, events, social advocacy, and volunteerism.
Work & Writings




about the company
BE What Matters® was founded to create and sustain the BEST communities to live, learn, & lead. We focus on positively moving leadership forward through professional speaking, leadership coaching, strategy consulting, and training & development for leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, businesses, & organizations.




writings
From leadership strategies to raising a voice that prioritizes the voices of under represented communities, Dr. Katina presents articles, tips, and blogs focused on leadership, emotional intelligence, culture, & equity.




about the community
On a larger scale, BE What Matters® is a growing community of everyday changemakers, affectionately called “Social Transformers”, who inspire & connect through curated content, education, business, events, social advocacy, and volunteerism.
Work & Writings




about the company
BE What Matters™ was founded to create and sustain the BEST communities to live, learn, & lead. We focus on positively moving leadership forward through professional speaking, leadership coaching, strategy consulting, and training & development for leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, businesses, & organizations.




writings
From leadership strategies to raising a voice that prioritizes the voices of under represented communities, Dr. Katina presents articles, tips, and blogs focused on leadership, emotional intelligence, culture, & equity.




about the community
On a larger scale, BE What Matters™ is a growing community of everyday changemakers, affectionately called “Social Transformers”, who inspire & connect through curated content, education, business, events, social advocacy, and volunteerism.