Professional Coach and
Former Director of Community
Engagement at Starbucks
Vida Killian is a leadership coach, and social impact strategist with three decades of experience uniting people through purpose, connection, and shared values.
A chemical engineer by training, Vida’s journey defied convention. From manufacturing sandpaper in Brazil to leading supply chains at Dell, and later reimagining digital communities at Starbucks, she has consistently found success by doing one thing exceptionally well: bringing people together. A life-altering open-heart surgery in her thirties shifted her focus from productivity to purpose. She returned to work with renewed clarity, spearheading initiatives like Starbucks Alumni Community and the expansion of Neighborhood Grants, projects that elevated the power of connection.
Today, as a certified coach, Vida helps individuals navigate transitions with confidence and clarity. Her work blends deep listening, lived wisdom, and compassionate guidance. Whether she’s mentoring leaders or hosting community dinners with her family’s traditional Cepelinai, Vida is on a mission to ensure no one is ever left unseen.
Professional Coach and
Former Director of Community
Engagement at Starbucks
Vida Killian is a leadership coach, and social impact strategist with three decades of experience uniting people through purpose, connection, and shared values.
A chemical engineer by training, Vida’s journey defied convention. From manufacturing sandpaper in Brazil to leading supply chains at Dell, and later reimagining digital communities at Starbucks, she has consistently found success by doing one thing exceptionally well: bringing people together. A life-altering open-heart surgery in her thirties shifted her focus from productivity to purpose. She returned to work with renewed clarity, spearheading initiatives like Starbucks Alumni Community and the expansion of Neighborhood Grants, projects that elevated the power of connection.
Today, as a certified coach, Vida helps individuals navigate transitions with confidence and clarity. Her work blends deep listening, lived wisdom, and compassionate guidance. Whether she’s mentoring leaders or hosting community dinners with her family’s traditional Cepelinai, Vida is on a mission to ensure no one is ever left unseen.
