Helping leaders navigate the moments that shape who they become.
Leadership is a journey of continual growth.
The experiences that bring us success — our expertise, determination, resilience, and ability to solve problems — often become the very things we must examine when we step into a new season of leadership.
At some point, every leader encounters a moment when what got them here is no longer enough for where they are going.
That is where meaningful transformation begins.
I partner with executives and leadership teams who are ready to reflect deeply, challenge assumptions, and grow into the leaders their organizations and communities need them to become.
My Story
For more than a decade, I have coached leaders while serving in nonprofit executive leadership roles. This combination has shaped the way I understand leadership. Not as a title or position, but as a responsibility and an opportunity to create meaningful impact.
I have experienced firsthand the complexity of leadership: making difficult decisions with imperfect information, navigating competing priorities, building trust across diverse stakeholders, and carrying the weight of responsibility for people and mission.
Those experiences inform my coaching today.
I understand that leadership can be rewarding and deeply meaningful while also being challenging and, at times, lonely. The most effective leaders are not those who have all the answers. They are those who remain curious, self-aware, and willing to grow.
My Approach
I believe lasting leadership transformation begins from the inside out.
Many challenges leaders face appear to be about strategy, communication, or performance. Often, the deeper work involves examining the beliefs, patterns, and perspectives that shape how we lead.
Through coaching, I create a thoughtful and confidential space where leaders can step back, gain clarity, explore new possibilities, and make intentional choices about the leader they want to become.
My approach combines practical leadership experience with deep reflection, honest conversation, and a commitment to helping leaders create change that lasts.
Who I Work With
I work with leaders who are:
- Stepping into greater responsibility and influence
- Navigating significant transitions or organizational change
- Seeking greater clarity, confidence, and alignment
- Ready to examine what is working, what is not, and what needs to evolve
- Committed to leading with both effectiveness and authenticity
My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, but they share something important: a willingness to do the deeper work required for meaningful growth.
Beyond Coaching
I believe stronger leaders create stronger organizations.
When leaders grow in self-awareness, courage, and clarity, the impact extends beyond the individual. It influences teams, cultures, and communities.
That’s why I am passionate about partnering with organizations that want to develop leaders who can navigate complexity, build trust, and lead with purpose.
A Conversation About What’s Next
Every leader reaches moments that ask for something new.
If you are considering what your next chapter requires of you, I would welcome the opportunity to explore that conversation with you.
Experience & Credentials
My coaching and consulting is grounded in more than a decade of executive coaching experience, combined with more than twenty years of leadership in complex nonprofit environments.
Throughout my career, I have partnered with leaders navigating growth, transition, organizational change, and the challenges that come with leading people and mission-driven organizations.
My experience includes:
Executive Leadership: 20+ years serving in nonprofit leadership roles, including Chief Development Officer with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, where I was responsible for organizational strategy, team leadership, culture development, marketing, communications, fundraising, advocacy, board relations, community partnerships and more.
Executive Coaching: More than 10 years coaching executives, emerging leaders, and professionals as they navigate leadership challenges, career transitions, and opportunities for growth.
Organizational Leadership: Experience leading through complex environments involving boards, stakeholders, organizational transformation, strategic planning, culture change, and growth initiatives.
Leadership Development: Skilled in helping leaders strengthen self-awareness, communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and the capacity to lead with greater clarity and confidence.
I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a globally recognized credentialing organization that sets high standards for coaching competency and ethics. I am also a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach, trained in a proven methodology focused on helping leaders create measurable behavioral change through feedback, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
My additional training includes:
Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia
- Team Coaching Certificate, Royal Roads University
- Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching Certification
Change Leadership
- Change Management Certificate, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Managing to Change the World, The Management Center
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication, St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas
These experiences continue to shape my work with leaders as they navigate growth, transition, complexity, and meaningful change. They provide a strong foundation for helping individuals and teams build greater self-awareness, strengthen leadership capacity, and create lasting impact.
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