Donna Milani Luther - Imagine More. Lead Boldly. Impact Creatively.

From Head of School to Heart of a Movement

Donna led one of the nation's most innovative Montessori-based schools for nearly 3 decades. Now she partners with schools, nonprofits, and foundations to spark student voice, deepen belonging, and create transformational change.

Her approach combines decades of educational leadership with a deep understanding of creative learning environments, helping organizations reimagine what's possible when we put imagination and belonging at the center of everything we do.

Discover Donna's Impact

Donna Milani Luther - Professional portrait showcasing her warm, confident leadership style

Donna's Impact

Three decades of transformational leadership, touching thousands of lives through innovative education and creative empowerment.

Donna working with students at Inly School

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Students Transformed at Inly School

29 years as Head of School, guiding students from toddlerhood through 8th grade with her unique Montessori+ approach, integrating arts, innovation, and emotional intelligence.

Donna with Summer Stars campers on stage

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Youth Served Through Summer Stars

25 years as Founding Director, providing 100% tuition-free performing arts camp experiences to underserved teens, empowering them through arts and leadership.

Donna at Inly School groundbreaking ceremony

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Inly School Enrollment Growth

More than doubled enrollment while tripling campus size, building new arts and innovation facilities, and launching cutting-edge programs like the Da Vinci Studio.

Ways to Work Together

Transform your organization through speaking engagements, consulting partnerships, and leadership insights.

Keynotes

Stories and strategies from three decades of leading with creativity — shared on stages from classrooms to global conferences.

• Creative Leadership in Schools

• Building Cultures of Belonging

• The Art of Imaginative Leadership

• Designing Transformational Arts Programs

Creative Leadership Partnerships

Guiding schools, educators, and organizations to infuse creativity, courage, and possibility into their culture.

• Organizational Culture Assessment

• Leadership Development Programs

• Learning Environment Design

Leadership Resources

Resources and frameworks to support organizational transformation and creative leadership development.

• Monthly Leadership Insights

• Practical Implementation Tools

• Case Studies & Success Stories

What People Are Saying

Hear from educators, leaders, and organizations who have been transformed by Donna's approach.

Peter H. Reynolds

New York Times Best Selling Author

"Donna Milani Luther is a wise and experienced leader, who knows how to draw out the best from those around her - whether from children or adults. Donna is incredibly creative and inspirational."

Beth Miller

Executive Director, Creative Education Foundation

"Donna is an inspired educator and creativity facilitation pro. She leverages her extensive educational and facilitation skills to identify systemic and operational challenges, and to address them. Donna connects quickly and astutely with others, and is the epitome of grace, professionalism, and hospitality. She is the teacher and mentor students never forget. I have been honored to work with Donna for the past 11 years via her partnership with the Creative Education Foundation."

Steve Stockman

Writer/Director and Author

"Having been taught by her and having taught alongside her, I have learned so much from Donna. I can honestly say that she is, bar none, the best teacher I know."

Antonio Viva

Partner, Leadership+Design

"For over a decade, I have had the privilege of knowing, working, and collaborating with Donna. She is a singular creative force who leads with curiosity and insight. What impresses me most is her ability to connect and to recognize that the best solutions emerge from meeting human needs. As an educator, leader, and champion of the arts, she has devoted her career to infusing creative thinking into everything she does. I am fortunate to call her both a colleague and a friend."

Margie Morgan

Inly Teacher

"Donna gave me the courage to know I could do more and do better, as an educator and as a person. Her leadership style is about support, creativity, and possibility."

Partners & Collaborators

Organizations Donna works with to create impact

Summer Stars

Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts provides high quality, engaging arts programming, which transforms the lives of our 12-17 year old campers from underserved communities, by giving them the opportunity to discover themselves and their unique potential through the arts.

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Reynolds TLC Center

The Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity encourages innovation in education. Founded by Paul and Peter H. Reynolds, we bridge traditional educational silos to develop progressive pedagogical approaches that help all learners gain the vision, confidence, and skills to move their lives and communities forward.

Explore Reynolds Center

Leading with Creativity.
Building with Purpose.

From Head of School to Heart of a Movement