Education · Leadership · AI Literacy
Real-World Skills. Confident Leaders. Stronger Communities.
Helping students, educators, schools, and organizations thrive through leadership development, entrepreneurship, AI literacy, and real-world skill building.
- 10+
- Years teaching
- 1k+
- Leaders developed
Built for the Real World
Workshops · Keynotes · Cohorts · Coaching
2024 & 2025
Excellence in Teaching Award, Clemson University
About
Meet Dr. Lori Trudell
Education changed my life. Growing up in a small rural community, I never imagined I'd one day become a professor, researcher, and TEDx speaker. Along the way, I discovered that success isn't just about knowledge... it's about confidence, communication, leadership, and learning how to turn opportunities into action.
That's why I started Trudell Academy. My mission is simple: To help students, educators, and organizations build the real-world skills that create meaningful careers, stronger leaders, and thriving communities. Every workshop, keynote, and program is grounded in research, shaped by experience, and designed to make an immediate impact.
- Award-winning Clemson University professor
- National speaker
- Entrepreneurship researcher
- TEDx speaker
- Leadership educator
- Founder of Trudell Academy
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Services
Programs designed with you in mind.
Every engagement is tailored — but each begins with the same commitment to rigor, relevance, and lasting impact.
Student Programs
For students ready for real life
Skill-building that bridges the classroom to the world after it.
College Success
Public Speaking
Interview Skills
AI for Students
Schools & Districts
Professional development that sticks
Tailored PD for teachers, leaders, and entire systems.
AI for Educators
Student Engagement
Leadership Development
Entrepreneurship Education
Classroom Innovation
Organizations & Businesses
Leaders, teams, and culture
Workshops and advisory work that move teams forward.
Leadership Workshops
Innovation
Team Development
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Why Trudell Academy
Programs built on rigor. Delivered with heart.
Evidence-Based
Every workshop is built from research and practical experience.
Interactive
Highly engaging sessions with real activities.
Customized
Every presentation is tailored to the audience.
Action-Oriented
Participants leave with practical tools they can use immediately.
Featured Program
Real World Ready
Helping students build the life skills schools don't always have time to teach.
Book This WorkshopFinancial Literacy
Professional Communication
Networking
Interviewing
AI
Time Management
Goal Setting
Speaking
Inspiring audiences to think bigger, lead better, and build stronger communities.
Dr. Trudell speaks at conferences, executive retreats, schools, and institutional convenings on the future of education and the practice of leadership.
- Leadership
- AI
- Entrepreneurship
- First-Generation Success
- Career Readiness
- Innovation
Testimonials
Learner testimonials
"Without her guidance, I wouldn't have had the opportunities I've had or be in the position I'm in today."