Kristie Knights is the Founder and CEO of iRise Leadership Institute, a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice, Professional Speaker, Author, and former Vice President of Global Sisterhood, a Non-Profit 501 (c)(3). ​ In her private practice, she guides hundreds of clients to lead a life of joy and purpose from here, locally in the U.S., and as far away as Israel, England, Australia, Germany, India, and Switzerland. Kristie currently sees clients in her Pittsburgh office. ​ iRise Leadership Institute provides leadership training, educational resources, financial support, and awareness in suicide prevention. Soon after the founding of iRise, Kristie wrote a book titled, UnSung Heroes: Deconstructing Suicide Through Stories of Triumph. It provided a platform for those who had contemplated or attemped suicide to share their stories so they may inspire others to live. She has also written 100+ articles for a variety of web-based companies on self-growth. Kristie is the co-author of Inspired Entrepreneurs: A Compilation of Women's Triumphs in Business and Life. ​ She is a member of the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, International Coaching Federation, Pittsburgh Professional Women, National Board of Certified Counselors, National Speakers Association, American Counseling Association, Women of the North, and graduate of Women's Leadership Academy and B-School. ​ Kristie is committed to serve and lead others from a place of leadership, love and vulnerability. For additional information, visit Kristie at kristieknights.com.