Gina Wilt EdD, MBA
I build learning programs and the businesses around them.
For more than twenty years I have designed learning for educators and working adults. Today I run a small portfolio of ventures from Phoenix, Arizona, each one a different way to help people build something of their own.
GMW Group LLC
StrideForward when you want a working partner. NextReady Studio when you want to learn the skill yourself. Thrive Vibes when you want fresh ideas and good company.
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Founder
Consulting, program design, and hands-on implementation for small teams.
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Founder and coach
Live online workshops and coaching for side hustlers and small-business owners.
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Founder and host
Entrepreneurial experiences and a free community for people building something of their own.
Also building
Two companies outside GMW Group, and one partnership role.
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Boss Dog Co.Founder
Home-based dog daycare and boarding in Laveen. Care opens November 2026.
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Co-founder
A 3D print hub in development, with hands-on help, workshops, camps, and school programs.
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Tashi Non-Stop
Partnerships & Business Development Manager
Story-led learning for children ages 4 to 10 that mixes story, movement, and making.
Background
I started as a special education teacher and instructional coach, then spent two decades designing and leading learning programs in higher education. Most recently I directed and scaled a university professional learning business that served educators across the country and abroad.
- Director of Professional LearningArizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton College, 2022 to 2026
- Associate Vice President, Curriculum and Instructional DesignAshford University, 2015
- Special Education Teacher and Instructional CoachNorth Canyon High School, Phoenix, 2002 to 2006
- EdD, Educational Leadership and Innovation; MBA, Leadership and MarketingArizona State University
“Gina brought a perfect balance of executive-level strategy and hands-on asset development.”
Let's talk
Pick the conversation that fits. Each one is a short video call you can book in a minute.