Alexis is a Certified Professional Life and Health and Wellness Coach. A graduate of the renowned Coaches Training Institute, Alexis is also a Certified Grief Specialist, Yoga instructor, and long-time mindfulness and meditation practitioner. having completed the Teacher Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. With over 25 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Alexis has worked with many clients seeking to reduce stress and anxiety in their lives. She enjoys guiding them to discover their unique gifts and strengths to live a meaningful, fulfilling life and to reach their personal, professional and relationship goals. Her specialty is helping individuals to live with less stress and anxiety, using evidence-based coaching and mindfulness skills. Her coaching style is simple, practical, and profound.

Amanda (Sam) Sharma is a Leadership Coach and provides coaching to entrepreneurs, academics and public leaders. She is a Director at a small and growing IT company and works to align technology and tools to support processes and strategy in the area of emergency management and natural resources.

She is a skilled sustainability professional and has worked in the areas of disaster preparedness and recovery. She is a former public administrator and has experience as a county planner, federal program manager, emergency manager and as an executive director of a local nonprofit. Sam is also a part-time lecturer and has instructed graduate courses in Leadership, Ethics, and Environmental Law.

Sam was drawn to the mission of Stand Beside Them, as that daughter of veterans who became successful business owners following their military service. She has worked with organizations and founders of start-ups to incorporate a triple bottom line approach - social and environmental responsibility along with profitability - into its business strategy.

Sam is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the ICF DC Metro Chapter. She has been coaching since 2005. Sam holds an Executive MBA and a Master of Resource Law Studies from the University of Denver. She is a Prosci Certified Change Manager and has been helping individuals and organizations navigate change for over 15 years.

Amy is a seasoned executive coach who facilitates performance improvement and gets results by helping people realize their highest potential. Coupling her deep knowledge and evidence-based practices with an individualized and pragmatic approach, Amy helps people gain new skills, insights, and perspectives which enable them to rise to meet their challenges. Having witnessed remarkable and transformative changes in many of her clients, Amy believes that most things are possible when people are motivated to grow. In addition to her work as a coach, Amy is often engaged to help optimize the functioning of teams. Amy holds a B.A. with a double major in Psychology and Interpersonal Communication and a Ph.D. in Human Ecology. She is also an experienced crisis counselor who, in addition to providing counseling in crisis situations, has developed and facilitated training for crisis counselors in a community mental health setting. Amy is a Master Certified Coach and a trained Coach Supervisor, and is a member of the American Psychological Association, the division of Consulting Psychology, and the International Coach Federation.

Amy coaches her clients to capture the energy and vitality pivotal to success and balance in their personal and professional lives. She is trained in leadership methodologies, movement techniques, martial arts and self defense, which she incorporates into her approach to coaching. As a somatic specialist with nearly 10 years experience teaching movement, Amy thinks of coaching as the wake up call to get up and get moving in your personal and professional life. Amy encourages and challenges her clients to practice deep awareness of their own potential and of their ability to impact the lives of others. She has 20+ years experience as a Community Events Director, and a Marketing and Public Relations Specialist. In addition to her Coaching Certification from the Coaches Training Institute (ACC) and the International Coach Federation (PCC), she is a Mentor Coach for the Kresser Institute Adapt Coach training program and an adjunct lecturer at Bloomfield College in NJ. Amy holds a Masters in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelors of Arts from Cornell University.

Angela is a military spouse who witnessed her husband return from deployment without a job.  Because of that experience she is motivated to help other veterans land their dream career and navigate the job market.   As a current human resources leader she brings a unique background and is skilled with assisting individuals going through transitions in their careers and issues within the workplace.  In addition to career coaching, Angela enjoys partnering with clients to achieve personal goals.  She gets energized when she can work with individuals to identify obstacles, create new awareness and watch clients experience those ‘ah ha’ moments. Angela is recognized as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute.  Angela received her Professional Coaching Certificate from the respected program at University of Wisconsin- Madison and is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation.

Alison Carroll is an executive coach who has been working with transitioning military veterans for almost a decade. Prior to becoming a coach, Alison had her own translation practice, helping clients express themselves across barriers of language, culture, business and relationships. After eight years in coaching, she rebranded her practice in 2018 as The Hidden Narrative to embrace her belief in the power of language and narratives to shape our lives. Alison coaches veterans seeking to enter the private sector, pursue educational opportunities or start their own small businesses. She is trained by the Newfield Network, is a Newfield Certified Coach (NCC) and holds the PCC credential from the ICF.

Amanda Veinott is an expert in Military Talent Programs and Veterans Initiatives. Amanda has coached over 500 veterans and military spouses on career transitions and business startups and has worked with over 45 companies on their military hiring efforts. She creates customized educational content and resource guides to help facilitate greater awareness of military talent and connects companies to various governmental organizations and Veteran Service Organizations with the intent of increasing reach among the target demographic. In prior roles, Amanda created legacy human resource initiatives, crafted leadership development and employee engagement programs, and developed and deployed organizational research and surveys. Amanda graduated from Christopher Newport University with a B.S. in Psychology, received her M.B.A., Summa Cum Laude, from Centenary University, and holds a CPC – Certification in Professional Coaching –approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Amy Coffman, MA is a Professional Coach certified through the International Coach Federation (ICF). She works with professionals seeking awareness, purpose and change in their life and career.

Prior to becoming a coach and workshop developer, Andrew Heffner served as a New York City prosecutor for over twenty years and developed team and departmental leadership skills as Chief of the Manhattan District Attorney's Official Corruption Unit. He then spent three years as an Assistant New York State Attorney General, where he and his team investigated matters pertaining to public integrity and corporate ethics. Andy decided to shift his focus from the institutional agenda of his role with the government, to focus all of his energy and resources on helping individuals realize their personal and professional goals. Through his coaching, Andy helps his clients think more clearly, improve decision-making, and communicate effectively; he then assists them in developing forward-moving action plans geared to accomplish their specific objectives. Andy is passionate about empowering individuals to maximize their potential and reach goals without compromising personal or professional integrity. Andy received his training and certification as a professional coach from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), and holds a B.A. in Psychology in addition to his law degree.

Neil Chakkera is certified professional coach who is passionate about helping clients find clarity and purpose in their professional and personal lives. His coaching activities revolve around holistic life coaching. He is an ICF-ACC credentialed coach and has also earned the Whole Person Certified Coach (WPCC) certificate from Coach Training World.

Neil’s holistic philosophy has been shaped by his robust, cross functional expertise in finance, investments, business strategy and technology, shaped by advanced degrees in engineering (B.S, M.S), business (MBA) and investments (CFA) as well as significant work experience in technology and investment consulting, client relationship management and senior leadership roles in various wealth management firms.

Neil’s coaching focus revolves around helping motivated individuals unleash their full personal and professional potential with respect to important life choices surrounding personal finances, career growth/transitions, business/leadership development and health/wellness. As a small business owner, Neil would also like to empower and facilitate other entrepreneurs/small business owners achieve their dreams and objectives.

Neil has successfully navigated many career transitions and works as a coach, consultant, private investor and pro-bono volunteer which provide him with deep and unique perspectives to help others make major transitions and experience deeply satisfying, multi-purpose lifestyles.