Dr. Joel Edman is a Certified Health Coach, Professional Certified Coach, Clinical Nutritionist, and Wellness Program Consultant with over 25 years of clinical, teaching and research experience. He specializes in coaching and counseling clients and patients about the most effective use of nutritional, stress management and integrative health therapies for everything from chronic and complex symptoms and disorders to wellness and disease prevention. His specific areas of expertise include heart disease, neuropsychological disorders (fatigue, headaches, etc.) stomach and intestinal problems, and a range of other health issues. Dr. Edman holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Drexel University and a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences from Boston University. He was the Director of Integrative Nutrition and Associate Research Director at Jefferson Integrative Medicine, in Philadelphia, for over eleven years, and is the author or coauthor of over twenty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His coaching certification is through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation (PCC).

Gay Cunningham is a leadership and career coach who has helped to develop and influence leaders in every organization she’s been involved with. Her clients have included leaders at the supervisor, manager, and director levels, and she often coaches on a variety of topics including: conducting difficult conversations, managing change, creating a work-life balance, setting and achieving goals, and transitioning to new careers. Gay particularly enjoys coaching women to tap their full potential as leaders, and her thought-provoking questions challenge them to look at their options in new, different ways. Gay spent 45 years in healthcare with the last 30 years as a nurse executive and consultant. She received her BSN and MSN Nursing Administration from Saint Louis University. She is a Fellow in the American Healthcare Executives. Gay is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation at the PCC level and is a Certified Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching. She is trained through inviteCHANGE, and is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), Los Angeles Chapter.

Shikina served in the United States Navy as a Logistician and successfully transitioned into the private sector. She is the founder of TWS Coaching and Consulting Group, LLC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Troy University. Shikina received her coaching certification from Coach Training Alliance (CTA). She is also a Prepare/Enrich premarital and marriage assessment facilitator. She is enthusiastic about leveraging her 25-plus years of military leadership expertise and experience as a veteran, dual-military spouse, and entrepreneur to help empower veterans, spouses, and caregivers to thrive in their finances, professions, and relationships.

Margaret is a core energy coach in the Austin area. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from McMurry University, and a CPC from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching, also known as iPEC. Margaret is thrilled for the opportunity to work with our nation’s veterans. Her grandfather served in the United States Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War, so she has always had a love and respect for those who serve. Her heart also led her to a man who serves in the Texas Army National Guard, so now she has an opportunity to serve as an Army wife. As a life coach, her mission is to partner with survivors of unexpected life events to help them regain control over their minds, bodies, and spirits so they can consciously create the life they deserve.

Ericka Foley started her own coaching business after twenty years working for a Fortune 500 company where she amassed 15+ years of coaching every level of the organization. She is an experienced human resources leader, public speaker, trainer, and organizational developer. She is also an advocate of the underemployed, unemployed, and unhappily employed. Ericka is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and received a certificate of Holistic Life, Career and Executive Coaching from the ICF- accredited Goal Imagery Institute. She has numerous family members who are military veterans, some of whom experienced difficulty finding employment after military service. Ericka’s approach is to partner with veterans to identify their career goals, show them how to express their excellent skills in terms the market understands, and write great resumes for Corporate and Federal job opportunities. She also provides mock interviewing practice and tips on professional presence.

Diana holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Learning from the University of New Mexico. She has 3 professional certifications to include ACC (Associate Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation), CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development from the Association for Talent Development), SHRM-SCP (Seasoned Certified Professional from the Society of Human Resource Management). Diana has broad expertise and experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Professional Coaching, Sales and Sales Leadership, and Consulting. She is passionate about people and their performance and develops both to the highest potential. She partners with coaching clients to enable them to step into their power, convey confidence, and lead with conviction. Whether you are a high-potential, sales professional, first time manager, or seasoned leader, she has tools in her tool kit, ready to help you develop the “difference that makes the difference”.

Kirsten Bunch is a writer, speaker, and certified leadership and life coach who helps professionals make sense of their careers and lives in a changing world. She is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. A former multi-million dollar nonprofit fundraiser and executive leader for global nonprofits, she now helps clients overcome the trauma, unexamined storylines, and fear-based beliefs that hold them back in their professional and personal lives. Kirsten specializes in using experiential coaching to help clients step from their comfort zone into their growth zone. She also specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and humanitarian aid workers around the world.

Mark is an Associate Credentialed Coach (ACC) and Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC). He has a business background in workplace learning and professional development as well as a qualification in psychotherapy. Although he am able to support people facing all kinds of life challenges, his specialty is in recovery and wellness coaching, helping people to realize their full potential from a mind, body and behavior perspective. As a recovery coach, Mark works with people who are recovering from addictions - particularly those in the first year of recovery exploring ways of reducing the risk of relapse and integrating the benefits of recovery into their daily life. Mark is a veteran of the Royal Air Force (UK).

Karen Shrum has over 20 years’ experience coaching and advising C-suite leaders, professionals, and Veterans. She brings a unique perspective gained only from being an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Big Four partner, and senior government executive. Karen founded 2 illuminate LLC, a coaching firm whose mission is to create results, with mindfulness and compassion. Her clients include leaders from professional services firms, large system integrators, multinational healthcare, technology, and supply chain providers. She is passionate about helping professionals transition into careers that they love. In partnership with the Life Purpose Institute, she published a paper entitled “Career Fulfilment: Find the Work You Love.” Karen is deeply committed to the Veteran community having recently served as a Senior Advisor for the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) where she worked with leaders across the Department of Veterans Affairs to drive increased access to healthcare and benefits for Veterans. Earlier, she served as Partner in Ernst & Young’s (EY) Government and Public Sector practice. She has held senior consulting roles at Grant Thornton, BAE Systems Information Technology, and IBM Business Consulting Services. Karen received her MBA in Organizational Behavior from George Washington University and her BA in English and Applied Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kim Lachapelle has an extensive background in life and leadership coaching, retail management, talent development, training and human resources. She holds a Master of Management degree from Cambridge College, a professional coaching certification from the highly-regarded Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) and with 2,000+ hours of coaching experience she has obtained a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). As a leadership development coach and a workshop facilitator, she works around improving communication skills for better relationships, knowing how and when to delegate, and improving on-the-job performance. Kim’s greatest passion is leveraging her expertise to help people maximize their potential to exceed both personal and professional goals. Her son is an MT2 Submariner currently serving with the US Navy.

Kimberley Young is an ICF PCC executive and leadership coach with over seven years of experience in coaching, mentoring, and training. She specializes in helping individuals and teams achieve personal and professional goals, overcome challenges, and enhance their performance and well-being. Her clientele includes the federal government, education, health care, and the private sector. Her core competencies encompass process improvement, change management, emotional intelligence, communication skills, and conflict resolution. She is passionate about empowering people to discover their strengths, values, and purpose and guides them toward positive change in their lives and organizations. She supports clients during transitions, losses, or crises, helping them get “unstuck” from challenging situations. She holds a Master's degree in Justice Administration from Norwich University and the following coaching certifications: Trauma-informed coach, Grief coach, and Reconnecting Workspaces coach. She is well-versed in multiple assessments, including Via Character Strengths, Strengthsfinder 2.0, OPM 360, Positive Intelligence Sabatours, and many others.

Jeremy is an ACC certified coach through the ICF. He has his Master’s of Arts in Organizational Leadership. For the past 8 years Jeremy has worked in HR as a leadership development consultant for various financial organizations. He has worked to train and coach leaders at multiple levels from the frontline to the c-suite. Currently, Jeremy is working with executive leaders to enhance their leadership capabilities. He also volunteers as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging trainer for ICF Global. Jeremy specializes in career development, change management, and executive presence.