My areas of specialty are coaching senior leaders and managers individually, developing teams of leaders and helping founders build thriving, inclusive, and engaged cultures.Having served on 4 leadership teams for startup and tech companies, I have spent my career coaching leaders to be more present, authentic and effective in their roles. I've also served 20 years as an Army officer, I have held key leadership positions and led international teams on deployments around the world, experiencing timeless lessons in strong leadership. I have led teams of four startup tech companies through fast-paced growth, strategy development, international expansion, mergers/acquisitions, and cultural integration. I understand the opportunities and challenges of this shift, and can help leaders navigate each passage effectively. FACILITATING AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE At my most recent role as an executive team member at video advertising tech company, SpotX, I focused on developing and coaching leaders at all levels. I have launched many successful leadership, coaching and mentoring programs focused on developing current executives and emerging leaders. I have experience building strong and inclusive cultures and increasing employee engagement to retain top talent and maintain vibrant cultures. My leadership workshops have helped individuals become more authentic leaders, and organizations fill their leadership pipeline. I have a passion for building and promoting strong company cultures, and making positive impact in recruiting and retention efforts for people of all backgrounds. EDUCATION AND TRAINING I graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Communication and Political Science, and received an MBA from Georgia State University in Atlanta with a concentration in Marketing. I have been a certified Integral Coachª from New Ventures West since 2013, and have used this training to coach leaders and teams to learn, collaborate, and innovate. IÕm certified to administer and facilitate the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator¨ assessment, which I have used for organizational development and team building. I am also trained to bring the Enneagram to organizations, focusing on improving communication, conflict, feedback, teamwork and coaching skills. My last position in the Colorado National Guard was being the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and have also served as a liaison officer during major fires and floods in Colorado. In addition to the military, my leadership experience has been in the advertising, tech, logistics, transportation, consulting, and healthcare industries.