Rebecca Winston

Becky Winston is the President and Principal Consultant at Winston Strategic Management Consulting, where she leverages over two decades of experience leading highly technical organizations with global impact. Throughout her career, Becky has guided clients across government, private, non-profit, and academic sectors to achieve award-winning projects, unprecedented contract wins, expanded market share, and enhanced stakeholder value. Her expertise spans strategic and business planning, project, program, and portfolio management, and she is widely recognized for her ability to build high-performing senior management teams, develop innovative products and services, and drive sustainable growth.

A respected thought leader in the project management community, Becky is a sought-after speaker and author, with publications and presentations on cognitive readiness, risk communication, leadership, and innovation. She has been featured as a Marquis Who’s Who listee, presented at PMI and IPMA conferences, and contributed to the development of ISO project management standards. Her volunteer service includes leadership roles with the Project Management Institute, the US Technical Advisory Group for ISO TC 258, and the Air Force Studies Review Board of the National Academies of Science, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing professional standards globally.

Becky earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Beyond her professional achievements, she enjoys reading about history and mysteries, traveling, and contributing to initiatives that elevate the practice of project management. As a board member of the Project Management Institute and other professional organizations, Becky continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders, combining her passion for strategy, leadership, and continuous learning.

• Honored Listee
• IPMA 10th Research Conference Speaker

• University of Nebraska College of Law - JD

• Ten Inspirational Women in Project Management
• 100 Most Inspiring People in Project Management

• College of Performance Management (CPM)
• American Bar Association
• Nebraska Bar Association
• Project Management Institute

• CPM
• The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
• College of Performance Management
• ISO - International Organization for Standardization