Meet the Team

Founder & Principal

Christian Wiggins is the Founder and Principal of Lumen Leadership Strategies, where he partners with associations, foundations, and higher education institutions to move from strategy to sustained impact. With more than 16 years of nonprofit and association C-suite experience, he brings executive-level insight to governance alignment, organizational design, fundraising strategy, and leadership transitions.

Christian has led enterprise-wide strategy and organizational transformation as CEO of FarmHouse Fraternity and COO of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, guiding boards and leadership teams through growth, change, and long-term repositioning. Known for his calm, clear, and relationship-centered approach, he helps leaders navigate complexity, strengthen alignment, and make confident decisions that position their organizations for the future.

He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), an ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elon University and an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Based in Kansas City, Christian works with clients nationwide.

Client Success Manager

Aimee is a seasoned association management professional specializing in the nonprofit and foundation sectors. Leveraging a robust background in marketing and communications, she provides high-level strategic support and invaluable insights to our organizational partners.

Aimee’s career trajectory began as a consultant for Delta Gamma—a foundational role that informed her subsequent work in higher education and her eventual transition into association leadership. This diverse professional history allows her to navigate complex organizational landscapes with a unique lens, enabling partners to achieve not only growth and sustainability but long-term vitality.

Aimee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Corporate Communications from Butler University and a Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and lives in Indianapolis with her family.

Executive Assistant

Katie brings decades of experience as both an entrepreneur and trusted executive partner. Since 1987, she has owned and operated a successful small advertising agency, giving her deep insight into business operations, client service, and strategic communications.

At Lumen Leadership Strategies, Katie provides essential internal support across accounting, systems, and communications, helping ensure the firm runs smoothly and efficiently. She also interfaces directly with client projects, contributing to data integrity initiatives, event coordination, and marketing support. Her blend of operational rigor, creative perspective, and long-standing business ownership makes her a steady, solutions-oriented presence for both the Lumen team and its clients.

Consultant

Rick is an accomplished association leader and consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations and their leaders flourish. Guided by a belief that thriving leaders create thriving communities, Rick partners with clients to bring clarity, alignment, and direction to complex organizational challenges.

With deep expertise in association governance, leadership development, and organizational strategy, Rick has led transformative initiatives that strengthen member engagement and elevate team performance. Before joining AWHONN, he guided governance and executive relations for local and state association leaders at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and advanced leadership and education programs with the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity, and the North American Interfraternity Conference.

Rick is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), an alumnus of the ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), and holds a Master’s in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University and a Bachelor’s in History from Georgia State University.

Graphic Designer

Miranda is a communications professional and independent contractor who uses her design skills to create dynamic marketing materials for fraternities and sororities, foundations and associations. She specializes translating ideas into concrete ideas to be used in campaigns, annual funds, member engagement and events.

Originally from Peculiar, Mo., Miranda graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2022. She earned a double bachelor of arts degree in public relations and organizational communication while working three jobs and being active in a number of student organizations.

Consultant

Brooke brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, leadership development, and student affairs. She has guided institutions like Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, the University of Maryland, and national associations including NASPA and CASE.

As a consultant, Brooke focuses on leadership development, program strategy, alumni and volunteer engagement, and organizational review. She is especially skilled at listening across diverse constituencies and designing solutions that honor culture while driving meaningful change.

Brooke holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia, an M.Ed. from Vanderbilt, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.

Consultant

Katie McGee is a senior higher education executive and strategist who partners with university leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, student wellbeing, and institutional resilience. With more than 20 years of experience in complex campus environments, she brings executive-level insight to crisis response, student affairs leadership, conduct and compliance systems, and cross-functional alignment in service of student success.

Katie has led enterprise-wide initiatives at large public research institutions and systems, guiding executive teams through moments of disruption, cultural change, and structural redesign. Known for her steady presence, collaborative leadership style, and systems-oriented thinking, she helps institutions navigate high-stakes challenges, clarify priorities, and build sustainable infrastructure that supports both students and staff.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Agnes Scott College in Political Science and a Master of Science degree in Higher Education from Florida State University.

Consultant

Kahlin’s career spans more than a decade in higher education, nonprofit leadership, and learning and development. She has worked in fraternity and sorority life at both campus and headquarters levels, and today extends her expertise into EdTech, partnering with organizations to strengthen workforce learning and leadership pipelines.

Her work centers on engagement and enablement — helping leaders and staff build the confidence, systems, and culture needed to thrive. Kahlin also volunteers as an advisor to Alpha Xi Delta at the University of Maryland, keeping her closely connected to the student experience.

She holds a B.S.Ed. from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Bowling Green State University.

Consultant

Andrea has more than a decade of fundraising experience in fraternal organizations. Her expertise includes annual fund strategy, special fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship and recognition programs, and capital campaign support. She has a unique ability to translate strategy into effective donor-facing tools.

Andrea is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity and has held multiple leadership roles at both the undergraduate and alumnae levels, in addition to serving terms on her college chapter’s corporation board.

In her role with Lumen Leadership Strategies, Andrea supports marketing strategy, collateral development, proposal support, operational assistance, and client-specific project support.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in leadership studies from Kansas State University.

Consultant

Rachel Westra is a leadership and organizational effectiveness consultant with over 20 years of experience partnering with leaders and teams to translate strategy into clear, aligned action. She brings a practical, people-centered approach to strengthening leadership, clarifying roles, and shaping cultures that support accountability, engagement, and sustainable results.

Across her career, Rachel has led the design and delivery of custom leadership development and executive learning initiatives, partnered with senior leaders on strategy activation, and supported organizations navigating change, growth, and complexity. Her experience spans executive education, organizational development, and learning strategy within corporate, higher education, nonprofit, and mission-driven contexts. After 15 years working in Higher Education and on staff for both Chi Omega and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Headquarters, she transitioned to Duke Corporate Education where she worked with global Fortune 500 companies.

Rachel is certified in leadership behavior analysis, instructional design and facilitation. She holds a B.A. from Virgina Tech, and an M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina.