Victoria is a recognized community leader dedicated to equity, governance, and the advancement of women and minorities. Her current service includes:
Executive Leadership & Board Service
Director of Accreditation Planning & Quality Improvement | University of the Incarnate Word
Chair | City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board (HESAB)
Board Director | Jolt Action
Associate Director of Circles | Lean In Latinas (National)
Co-Leader | Lean In Latinas- San Antonio
Latina Leadership Institute | San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Thought Leadership, Media & Speaking Victoria is a sought-after voice on courageous leadership, the first-generation experience, and organizational resilience.
Author: Currently writing the upcoming book, What My Ex-Bosses Taught Me About Leadership (Expected 2026).
Writer: Regular contributor of LinkedIn articles exploring the practical application of I/O Psychology in modern management.
Speaker & Facilitator: Keynote speaker and panelist for organizations including Jolt Action, Lean In Latinas and various higher education summits.
Podcast Guest: Featured guest discussing leadership pivots, women’s empowerment, and the "second act" career journey.
Founder. Strategist. Catalyst.
Victoria C. Shipley, MSODL operates at the intersection of organizational strategy and human potential. As the Founder and CEO of Transforming Legacies Consulting, LLC, she partners with leaders to build cultures that are operationally sound and psychologically resilient.
Her path to the boardroom was not linear. A first-generation Latina, Victoria launched her corporate career in her late 30s after 20 years of raising her family. In less than a decade, she advanced from administrative support to executive leadership, a trajectory defined by tenacity and discernment.
Leveraging over a decade of higher education , Victoria brings a scientifically grounded approach to leadership. She does not just manage change; she equips organizations to turn disruption into a legacy of significance.
Education
Master of Arts in Administration | Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Master of Science | Organizational Development & Leadership
Bachelor of Science | Legal Studies