Courtney Williamson

Courtney Williamson, PhD, is an entrepreneur, innovator, and educator with a passion for developing products and businesses that improve people's quality of life. She is the Founder and CEO of Pelliá, a wellness-inspired body care brand where skincare meets self-care. Through thoughtfully formulated products and restorative self-care rituals, Pelliá encourages women to prioritize their well-being and make intentional rest part of their everyday lives.

Courtney began her entrepreneurial journey while pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. Inspired by her mother's 25-year experience living with Parkinson's disease, she founded AbiliLife, a medical device company focused on improving posture, mobility, and quality of life for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. She invented the Calibrace+, a patented, Medicare-reimbursable medical device, and led the company's growth from concept to commercialization.

In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Courtney serves as an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, where she teaches leadership and helps develop the next generation of thoughtful, effective leaders. She holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Spelman College.