Drawing from 20+ years of experience leading and advising nonprofits and 2 years of professional training and work as a leadership coach, I am here to help strengthen the foundations, clarify the direction, and amplify the impact of mission-driven people and organizations.
My journey has spanned diverse roles: from grassroots organizer to executive leader, and now executive consultant and leadership coach. I've led organizations through complex transitions, facilitated sensitive strategic planning sessions, and supported leaders in their most challenging moments. My approach is deeply informed by these experiences—practical, empathetic, laser-focused, and expansive.
Coaching offers a powerful complement to consulting. It's not about fixing what's broken, but about unlocking potential, challenging limiting narratives, and creating sustainable pathways for growth. My clients gain the clarity, confidence, and capacity to navigate complexity, align their actions with core values, and create lasting impact.
The most successful organizations understand that leadership development is not a luxury—it's a critical strategy for sustainable mission achievement. By integrating strategic consulting, organizational development, and transformational coaching, we create environments where leaders and teams don't just survive, but truly thrive.
Ready to unlock your next level? Ready to expand your organization's potential? Let's explore how we can work together.
My journey has spanned diverse roles: from grassroots organizer to executive leader, and now executive consultant and leadership coach. I've led organizations through complex transitions, facilitated sensitive strategic planning sessions, and supported leaders in their most challenging moments. My approach is deeply informed by these experiences—practical, empathetic, laser-focused, and expansive.
Coaching offers a powerful complement to consulting. It's not about fixing what's broken, but about unlocking potential, challenging limiting narratives, and creating sustainable pathways for growth. My clients gain the clarity, confidence, and capacity to navigate complexity, align their actions with core values, and create lasting impact.
The most successful organizations understand that leadership development is not a luxury—it's a critical strategy for sustainable mission achievement. By integrating strategic consulting, organizational development, and transformational coaching, we create environments where leaders and teams don't just survive, but truly thrive.
Ready to unlock your next level? Ready to expand your organization's potential? Let's explore how we can work together.
my values
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heart
creating a trusted and abundant space where anything is possible |
integrity
strengthening foundations for organic evolution |
voice
amplifying the inherent wisdom of mission-driven leaders |
emergence
nurturing the conditions for lasting transformation |
current and recent clients
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American Leadership Forum Insights
Canopy CompassPoint Mentorship City of Gilroy County of Santa Clara Office of Education East Bay Regional Parks District Green Foothills Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley Las Positas College Foundation |
MenloSpark
Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation North Santa Clara Resource Conservation District Peninsula Conservation Center Management Council Regional Parks Foundation Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Tri Valley Conservancy WildFarmers |
community service
2024 - Present | Chair, Rotary San Jose Environmental Sustainability Committee
2023 - Present | Appointee, Santa Clara County Sustainability Commission
2021 - Present | Member, Rotary Club of San Jose
2020 - 2021 | Appointee, San Jose General Plan Task Force
2017 - 2018 | Co-Chair, No on B/Yes on C Campaign
2024 - Present | Chair, Rotary San Jose Environmental Sustainability Committee
2023 - Present | Appointee, Santa Clara County Sustainability Commission
2021 - Present | Member, Rotary Club of San Jose
2020 - 2021 | Appointee, San Jose General Plan Task Force
2017 - 2018 | Co-Chair, No on B/Yes on C Campaign
nonprofit leadership
2021 - 2023 | Board Member, Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation
2013 - 2023 | Executive Director, Green Foothills
2009 - 2013 | Program Director, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
2008 - 2009 | Community Director, GenerationEngage
2007 - 2008 | Director, Environmental Resource Center, San Jose State University
2021 - 2023 | Board Member, Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation
2013 - 2023 | Executive Director, Green Foothills
2009 - 2013 | Program Director, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
2008 - 2009 | Community Director, GenerationEngage
2007 - 2008 | Director, Environmental Resource Center, San Jose State University
education and leadership development
2024 | Positive Intelligence Coach Training, working toward certification
2024 | Interim Executives Academy Certificate, Third Sector Company
2023 - Present | Co-Active Institute Coach Training, working toward certification
2021 - Present | West Valley College, Philosophy AA
2018 - 2023 | Member, DEI CEO Affinity Group, American Leadership Forum
2022 | Participant, Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders, Stanford University (40 hours)
2021 | Participant, Investing in Future Leaders, Bridgespan Group
2004 - 2008 | San Jose State University, Environmental Studies BA, Political Science Minor
2024 | Positive Intelligence Coach Training, working toward certification
2024 | Interim Executives Academy Certificate, Third Sector Company
2023 - Present | Co-Active Institute Coach Training, working toward certification
2021 - Present | West Valley College, Philosophy AA
2018 - 2023 | Member, DEI CEO Affinity Group, American Leadership Forum
2022 | Participant, Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders, Stanford University (40 hours)
2021 | Participant, Investing in Future Leaders, Bridgespan Group
2004 - 2008 | San Jose State University, Environmental Studies BA, Political Science Minor
awards and recognition
2024 | Tree planted in Coyote Valley, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
2023 | United States flag flown over the US Capitol, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
2023 | Commendation, State Senator Josh Becker
2023 | Commendation, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2023 | Collaborative Leader Award, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez
2018 | Special Recognition Award, Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters
2017 | Champion Award, Greenbelt Alliance
2024 | Tree planted in Coyote Valley, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
2023 | United States flag flown over the US Capitol, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
2023 | Commendation, State Senator Josh Becker
2023 | Commendation, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2023 | Collaborative Leader Award, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez
2018 | Special Recognition Award, Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters
2017 | Champion Award, Greenbelt Alliance
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