Founder / CEO

Being a confident woman at this stage means that I pay more attention to my instincts about emotional intelligence. I am wary of women who are threatened by other strong women, and I am drawn almost immediately to women who are vulnerable. In fact, I see vulnerability as an essential currency in relationships, allowing people to breathe a sigh of relief when they can be raw and unfiltered. 

Transparency and trust are essential, yet unfortunately not universal for women in leadership.

Anyone can ask, “How do you want to show up as a leader?” Excelle listens AND gives you the tools to make it happen.


Why We Exist

Excelle is intentionally designed for women leaders in education navigating complex institutions, relentless expectations, and invisible demands. In community, the full weight of the work can be shared honestly and well-being and self-reflection are treated as professional necessities; not indulgences. Building capacity through coaching, trusted peer groups, and programming shaped for the specific terrain of educational leadership, Excelle women guide their institutions with clarity and conviction and remain whole in the process.


What We Believe

We believe in the power of women to own their strengths, trust their intuition, and lead without apology.


Excelle Team

  • Amanda Riegel

    CEO/FOUNDER

  • Jyoti Patil

    CHIEF STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

  • Lynn Bowman

    DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Rachel Mazza

    CHIEF OF STAFF