Russell has worked in the area of women’s leadership development for the past 15 years. She worked as an assistant to a former U.S. Senator on the co-development and facilitation of a Women’s Leadership Development Program for women holding public office. She also worked for the State’s Office of Management and Budget evaluating the State of Delaware. In addition to her activities with SCMLi, Russell runs SILKMentoring, a Spain based English Language Mentoring business which employs the principles of Spiritual Capital and Moral Leadership.

Russell earned her M.A. in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. Russell enjoys learning, having a good time and being joyful. She adores travel and interesting experiences and deeply cares for her family.