Carolyn Opher Mozell is unapologetic about her belief in the power of emotional intelligence to drive kind, effective leadership. She knows real leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about impact, integrity, and bringing out the best in others. With a deep commitment to creating workplaces where people feel valued and empowered, Carolyn helps executive leaders and organization presidents break down silos and unify their teams, so they can achieve exceptional results.

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She brings this same energy and passion to her role as Chief Operating Officer of Project Pneuma, an after school social-emotional learning program that empowers young men in grades four through eight to regulate their emotions, develop self-discipline, build resilience, and strengthen relationships with law enforcement. She is the strategist, connector, advocate, and clarifier that ensures the team has the resources and support needed to serve the organization’s young men with care and excellence.

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​Carolyn is also the founder of Leaders Who Connect and Inspire, LLC, a company she launched after serving more than 20 years serving in some of the highest levels of leadership within the Baltimore City’s Offices of the Mayor and Council President. In her company, she partners with business executives and their teams to build the emotional intelligence and communication skills they need to navigate challenges—both big and small—so they can lead with confidence, inspire trust, and achieve results collaboratively. Through high-impact training programs and immersive leadership retreats, Carolyn helps teams strengthen alignment, sharpen leadership communication, and create inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.

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Beyond her professional work, Carolyn is committed to serving her community. She is Vice President of the Board for Dress for Success Greater Baltimore and Suited to Succeed, actively involved with We Empower Women, and serves on the Baltimore National Heritage Association Board.

Carolyn is a graduate of the University of Maryland and Western High School, a certified DISC and Emotional Intelligence practitioner, and a proud member of Baltimore’s Leadership 2025 class. Carolyn is also a contributing author for GovLoop.com and CareersInGovernment.com, where she shares insights on leadership and team development.

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When she’s not driving organizational results, coaching leaders, or building strong teams, Carolyn enjoys crafting and spending time with her husband and their rescued cat, Eva.