Elena Aguilar is a renowned author, leadership coach, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in public education. As the founder and CEO of Bright Morning Consulting, she is a leading authority on transformational coaching and emotional resilience. Aguilar has written eight acclaimed books, including “Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators,” and is a regular contributor to Edutopia and EdWeek. Her expertise in educator wellness and equity has made her a pivotal voice in school transformation worldwide.