The founding issue of the Journal of Developmental Science was published in July 2026.
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Kevin Muchiri, PhD

Editorial Board Member · Developmental Intelligence & Leadership Formation
The SUMMIT Foundation

Biography

Dr. Kevin Muchiri is an author, speaker, mentor, and leadership educator whose work focuses on identity, healing, discipline, and purpose. He holds a PhD in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and is the founder of The SUMMIT Foundation, through which he has mentored more than 400 young men and women across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Dr. Muchiri is the creator of the Misfit's Revival Framework — a practical path for rebuilding from the inside out — and the author of The Misfits Revival: From Wounded Silence to Healing Generations.

Publications in SPIRAL Academic Press

Conceptual Article·Journal of Developmental Science·2026

Developmental Intelligence: Toward a New Construct

This article proposes Developmental Intelligence (DI) as a new construct for Developmental Science. Developmental Intelligence is defined as the capacity to recognize, navigate, and leverage developmental transitions — one's own and others' — in service of sustained growth and effective action. Drawing on the Misfit's Revival Framework and the author's work mentoring emerging leaders across four continents, the construct is distinguished from related concepts including emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and cognitive complexity. The author proposes a three-component model of Developmental Intelligence grounded in identity formation, healing, and purposive action.

DOI: 10.68203/rm4x8kj2vppp. 19–22 Open Access
Research Interests
Developmental Intelligence
Identity Formation
Leadership Development
Mentorship
Purpose & Healing
Adult Development
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