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.

Dr. Robey is currently serving as the Technical Director for Strategic Engagement in the National Security Agency (NSA) Engagement and Policy Directorate. She oversees the technical health of the people and systems supporting Strategic Engagement. She is currently developing a performance support system for those external engagers with the White House. She also serves on the Senior Technical Review Panel and Senior Advocate for the Persons with Disabilities Employee Resource Group. Dr Robey received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) with her research focusing on the intersection of technology to impact workplace performance. She received her Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She currently enjoys teaching data-informed transformational leadership for technology implementation at the graduate level as a professor for JHU. Rena held many formal leadership positions at NSA before being elevated to the Senior Executive Service as a DISL technical leader. She is a creative coach-like leader capable of driving change by working tirelessly to collaborate across all levels. Prior to joining NSA, Rena gained over 15 years of experience leading large workforce development functions for government agencies. As a leader at NSA for over 20 years, Rena coached countless current and future leaders through professional and organizational challenges. Her coaching philosophy stems from a belief that we are all capable of amazing growth. Clients value her expertise but also her authentic, respectful, and fun approach to assist them to navigate complex challenges. She is credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. She is CEO of RR Robey Consulting, LLC which delivers coaching, consultation, development and teaching services to private and government clients. Rena lives in Northern Baltimore with her husband, Rich. She has two adult children and three grand dogs. She is a life-long learner, cooking enthusiast, singer, gardener, and kayaker.

Fitz Carty is an Executive and Professional Development Coach and founder of “Live Expectantly”. He brings over 40 years of leadership experience in military, government agency, small and large business organizations. He served in the US Air Force for 27 years working with flying, operations, command and staff leadership. His coaching career began in 2009 as an external coach for executives of a Fortune 500 transportation company. His coaching certifications include International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Fitz partners with clients in the pursuit of 'playing better' in their personal and professional life to successfully achieve the growth they desire through a process of observation and conversation.

Jonathan Aronson is an accomplished coach with a background in executive leadership, business and career development, accumulated over fourteen years, where he worked within a variety of industries. He is a graduate of University of Hartford Business School, the coaching program at Coach U, and also holds Professional Coaching Certification credentials (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. Over the years Jonathan has coached hundreds of clients individually and he particularly enjoys helping them move through key life transitions. Additionally, Jonathan has extensive experience in the creation of business and individual development plans, 360 analysis, and DISC assessments. He has worked extensively with global businesses and corporations and knows what they are looking for, which is helpful to veterans or military spouses seeking to enter the corporate world. Earlier experience includes working in the hospitality industry. He has also founded and run some of his own businesses. Jonathan supports clients by helping them define their strengths, skills, and goals, and to create action plans to achieve them. Leadership skills and business development are his specialty. His coaching philosophy and style incorporate active listening and empathy, to help his clients create self-awareness and stimulate action and growth, thus establishing an accountability partnership.

Lindsay has three decades of experience developing programs and leading teams that have produced high impact and sustainable global results within the commercial software, technology, and aerospace/defense engineering industries. She has had roles focusing on the design and delivery of talent strategies within all areas of talent from acquisition to management to development to include cutting edge talent acquisition and staffing practices and the development of best-in-class career and organizational development programs. She has also led culture efforts with successful transformations of mergers and acquisitions activities. She is a known thought leader and ICF certified coach with a Master’s degree from George Washington University in Organizational Sciences and a Bachelor’s from James Madison University. During her academic career, she studied abroad in England, France, Italy, Spain and the Dominican Republic. She is a D.C. Native whose father worked for the U.S. Navy and has spent the majority of her career in government contracting. Lindsay is familiar with supporting employees transitioning out of the public sector and is an avid volunteer in her spare time.

Mike coaches military and Veterans before, during and after they transition to becoming civilians again. He retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after a 22-year career and created Vets at Ease after experiencing a military Transition Assistance Program that did not provide the tools required to thrive as a civilian. He uses mindfulness, martial arts, movement, storytelling, nature-based, and improv comedy principles to co-create individualized practices, exercises, and experiences so clients can make successful transitions and lasting change. His extensive improv and leadership background creates a unique coaching offer; a blend of serious leadership and playful creativity. Clients can expect to improve resilience; have more ease in life; answer questions like what is the life I want, how do I get there, and what type of leader do I want to be, and acquire practical actionable skills to use immediately. He received his initial coach training from Georgetown University and went on to become a Master Somatic Coach with the Strozzi Institute. Mike is a certified Leadership Embodiment Coach, Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation, graduate of two improv training programs, and holds two master’s degrees. He’s currently pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology.

Arlyn Anderson, is a professional certified coach (PCC, CPCC), educator and consultant. She received her coach training from Coaches Training Institute (CTI). In addition, she holds a Master’s degree in Human Development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health and Deaf Studies. Arlyn’s education and coaching career is dedicated to helping people approach school, work and relationships with a sense of balance, personal integrity and wholeness. Arlyn also is a credentialed interpreter of American Sign Language and is experienced in working with persons who are managing mental and physical disabilities. She is also a certified Compassion Fatigue (CF) educator and works with caregivers to restore their depleted energy reserves and practice self-care to avoid “Compassion Fatigue”.

Bev is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, a BS degree in Business Management from the University of Baltimore, and a coaching certification from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. She combines her extensive professional background with her personal life experiences, education, and unique training to offer a holistic approach to coaching. Drawing from her own journey, Bev understands the complexities of navigating through divorce, blending families, starting and managing a business, and the continuous quest for personal growth and alignment with one's core values. She believes that every individual has a unique energy that shapes their life experiences and the obstacles they encounter. Bev's coaching method involves tapping into this energy to help clients identify and overcome their blocks, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Her mission is to guide her clients towards a more fulfilling and balanced life by leveraging their inherent strengths and addressing their specific challenges. Bev's empathetic and insightful approach has helped her clients thrive in their personal and professional lives. Whether you are seeking growth in your business, personal life, or relationships, Bev is dedicated to helping you discover and unleash your true potential.