Allessandria Polizzi, Ph.D.

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT, EXECUTIVE COACH, & FACILITATOR

Dr. Allessandria Polizzi is a leadership development consultant, author, and former HR executive with extensive experience helping organizations build resilient leaders and sustainable, psychologically healthy workplaces. She is the CEO of Verdant Consulting, where she partners with multinational organizations to develop science-backed leadership resilience skills and practical approaches to psychological health and safety.

In her practice, Allessandria equips leaders and teams with a focus on leadership resilience, workplace mental health, and enabling sustainable performance.

Allessandria brings a strong background in human resources and organizational leadership, along with deep expertise in evidence-based leadership development, workplace mental health strategy, and trauma-informed practices. Her work focuses on equipping leaders with the skills needed to navigate complexity, strengthen emotional regulation, and sustain performance over time—creating environments where people and organizations can thrive. In 2024, she published The Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook, which provides organizations with a practical, research-informed framework for building healthier and more resilient workplaces.

In addition to her consulting work, Allessandria serves as the ISO Global Liaison for Occupational Health and Safety and regularly contributes her expertise to professional associations, industry forums, and media. She works closely with senior leaders and HR professionals across sectors to translate global standards and behavioral science into actionable, people-centered leadership practices.

Known for her thoughtful, grounded approach, Allessandria helps leaders bridge strategy with human connection while building the resilience required for long-term sustainability. She currently resides in the United Kingdom, where she is leading the global expansion of Verdant Consulting.