Chanel M. Bradden, Ed.D., MBA

Chanel M. Bradden, Ed.D., MBA, is a governance and shareholder relations professional with more than two decades of experience navigating corporate operations, compliance, and conflict resolution. With an impressive career spanning leadership role at Bechtel Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Marriott International, she has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in corporate governance and organizational leadership. Chanel’s expertise lies in aligning operational efficiency with strong governance practices, while fostering collaboration and ensuring fairness in complex corporate environments.

Beyond her corporate career, Chanel has cultivated a deep passion for conflict management and employee relations. Her personal journey—marked by resilience, reflection, and a commitment to growth—inspired her to become an advocate for psychological safety, equity, and integrity in the workplace. She now speaks and consults with organizations on how to navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and build cultures rooted in respect and collaboration. Her recent work includes delivering professional development webinars for legal professionals and serving on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, where she shares insights on leadership and workplace dynamics.

Chanel is also the co-founder of BratTech Innovative Solutions, LLC, a venture she launched with her husband to help businesses address conflict resolution challenges and promote equitable workplace practices. Holding a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Conflict Resolution from Abilene Christian University and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University, Chanel combines academic excellence with practical leadership. Looking ahead, she envisions scaling her company alongside her husband with the goal of retiring in five years, leaving a legacy of advocacy, empowerment, and organizational transformation.

• Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking
• From Compliance to Culture: A Psychological Safety Framework for Inclusion
• In-Person Adult Mental Health First Aid 2nd Edition - Keyes A
• Social/Behavioral/Education
• Creating Psychological Safety for Diverse Teams
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Office 2019)
• Business Process Improvement
• Cert Prep: PowerPoint Associate - Microsoft Office Specialist for Office 2019 and Office 365
• Cert Prep: Word Associate - Microsoft Office Specialist for Office 2019
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
• PowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
• PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides
• Presenting to Senior Executives

• Abilene Christian University - EdD
• Southern New Hampshire University -MBA
• University of Maryland Global Campus - LLB
• Community College of Philadelphia