Saundra King is a professional co-active life coach, an Army veteran, and an educator. She understands first-hand the transitions and frequent demands placed on our nation’s service members and their families. While pursuing her career as an educator, Saundra joined the Army Reserves, completed Officer Candidate School, and earned an Army commission specializing in both Civil Military Operations and Psychological Operations. Dedicating herself to a career of active military service, she retired after 20 years with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. As a coach, Saundra is well known for her high energy, intuition, and compassion. Through inquiry and discovery, she champions clients to learn new perspectives and reclaim their zest for life. Saundra received her Co-Active Professional Coach certification from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), where she also completed their Co-Active Leadership Program. She also holds the credential of Associate Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). A graduate of the Army War College, Saundra earned a Master of Strategic Studies degree; a Master of Science degree in Human Behavior and Development from Drexel University; Early Childhood and Elementary Education Certifications from Antioch University, and a Bachelor of General Studies degree from Ohio University. Saundra believes in serving both veterans and her community; she is a board member for the Civil Affairs Association, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. (a public service organization), and consistently volunteers with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).

Jay Golden is an executive, career and life coach with extensive leadership experience in government as well as previous experience in teaching and counseling. Jay makes use of various instruments and progressive coaching exercises to assist his clients in helping them to better understand their own goals and how they wish to achieve them. These instruments include: Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Emotional Intelligence Profile, John Maxwell Team Leadership and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching. As Director of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Region II, Jay is responsible for enforcing the Federal Fair Housing Act and other federal civil rights laws relating to housing discrimination, and for promoting education. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brooklyn College and then went on to receive a Master of Arts in Psychology from the New School for Social Research. He holds the credential Associate Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Liana Kaplani is a certified executive and professional coach with twenty years of leadership and related experience. She spent much of her career bridging the communicaiton gaps between people and teams, resolving conflicts, and motivating her circle of influence. She has volunteered much of her time as a committee chair for Boy Scouts of America, as a teacher for Junior Achievement and as a business volunteer for the Arts & Business Council of Chicago. Liana has an MBA from Kaplan University, a Certificate of Completion in Strategic Planning from American Management Association, an Accredited Coach Training Program Certificate for Executive and Professional Coaching from University of Texas Dallas and the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Alysia Lyons is a master neuro-transformational results coach and author of Good Mom Rules: Ditch Mom Guilt & Find Your Happy. She helps moms release mom guilt and increase the P.E.A.C.E. in their lives.

Dan George is an Executive and Leadership Coach. He brings a unique blend of years of experience as a senior leader and expertise in personal development to help his clients go further, faster. Dan has 35 years of delivering global programs and building world class teams for some of the world’s best technology and professional services firms, including 20+ as a senior leader. Dan is a known people developer, leader of leaders, go-to career coach and mentor, and learning leader. Dan founded Dan George Coaching and Development in 2019 and Front Seat Leadership in 2020. He resigned from an Associate Director position with Deloitte Global in early 2020 to focus solely on coaching. His clients include senior executives, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, aspiring leaders, world class athletes, and those in career transition. Dan has a B.S. Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin, is a Certified Professional Coach (University of Wisconsin Certified Professional Coach program), and holds the ICF ACC credential.

Bonnie owns The Blueford Group, a coaching and communications organization dedicated to developing leaders and strengthening organizations. Bonnie founded The Blueford Group following a 30-plus-year career at Northrop Grumman Corp., a global defense and aerospace company, where she coached at all levels, developed leaders and teams, and built award-winning campaigns. She brings a background in executive coaching, communications, and leadership development. She is passionate about people and deeply understands the impact leaders have on individuals, organizations, communities . . . and the bottom line. She is also a certified teacher of the Trauma Resources Institute Community Resiliency Model focused on building resilient cultures. Bonnie's global client base spans industries including defense, manufacturing, education, finance, technology, private equity, pharmaceutical, and economic consulting. She is a Premier-Fellow Coach for BetterUp and previously served on the Board of ICF Maryland. She holds a graduate certificate in Transformational Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University and a master’s in public communications from American University. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation. Her leadership work has been published in The Journal of Health and Human Experiences, Fall 2021, and Health Informatics 5th Edition – Health Information Management Systems: Cases, Strategies and Solutions.

Chris retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in June 2022 as a partner. He served large and midsized companies namely in the financial services, technology and pharmaceutical industries providing IT audit, IT risk management consulting and developed third party opinion level reporting. He also developed and led partners and professional staff through his team leader and regional team leader roles including sponsoring several directors for partner admission. In the latter stages of his PwC career, he became a certified coach through the Hudson Institute of Coaching and used those skills inside PwC and currently outside PwC in his volunteer coaching of military veterans going through the FourBlock career readiness & transition program and coaching mid-level to executive level managers on career progression and leadership development. Chris has lived and worked in the US and internationally. He graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in Business Administration (accounting emphasis) and has attended executive education programs at Harvard Business School, Insead and MIT.

John Taylor is a senior executive, an executive coach and consultant whose 30-year career spans seven industries, in various management roles. He’s worked in small, start-up companies as well as in large companies, including AT&T and Wells Fargo. In addition to his extensive work in the private sector, he has also consulted and coached in the government sector, including the U.S. Commerce Department. He has considerable experience in career planning, transitions and management as well as in leadership and executive development assisting organizations as well as individuals. John earned his professional coach certification from the Coaches Training Institute; he also holds the International Coach Federation’s ACC credential. John is also a certified career coach.  He earned a B.A. degree in biological sciences from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

Vikki is a Certified Professional Coach and founder of Grab Your Coat Coaching. As a military spouse, Vikki understands the unique trials and triumphs of living in a military community. This first-hand knowledge fuels her passion for partnering with women as they embark on a journey of discovering a new purpose, passion, or adventure. With a focus on personal growth and development, Vikki’s aim is to embolden women as they embrace their strength and cultivate a sense of choice even amidst a background of constant change. Vikki trained with the highly esteemed coaching school iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching) and specializes in Core Energy Coaching™, a methodology focused on getting to the root (or “core”) of an individual's challenges by identifying and shifting inner thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that block success. Her coaching expertise combined with a warm and authentic nature, creates a non-judgmental space for powerful conversations and life-changing insights. Vikki is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation (ACC), is certified in Core Energy Coaching, is a Master Practitioner in the Energy Leadership™ Index and holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Texas A&M University.

Tracy Paukstys, founder of Clear Path Coaching, has a passion for advancing the goals of executives, professionals, and teams to reach higher performance levels and realize their true potential. Tracy helps her clients light their path to a thriving career by focusing on elevating leadership and emotional intelligence abilities, discerning a career path and guiding clients through career transitions. As a former marketing exec, Tracy leverages her skills in branding, analysis, emotional intelligence, and leadership development. She conducts comprehensive assessments, including DiSC, Meijers-Briggs, Energy Leadership Index Assessment, Leadership Circle Profile 360, Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i), TypeFinder for Career Planning and Career Personality Profiler. She offers coaching sessions, workshops, and lunch-and-learns for individuals and groups. Tracy is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and holds ICF (PCC) leadership and career coach certifications

Ellen has nearly twenty years of experience in healthcare leadership in a variety of roles. Whether her role has been healthcare operator, Six Sigma black belt, Chief of Staff, mentor or coach, Ellen supports leaders who want to stop putting out fires and want to start accomplishing what they are committed to doing. Ellen has worked within and among healthcare executive teams leading strategic initiatives, restructuring operations, building effective communication processes, and shepherding organizational culture change. Ellen gets results through wise discernment, high integrity, common sense, and lighthearted energy. Her superhero power is a keen insight; cutting through the noise to the heart of the matter. Ellen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Ellen is trained in healthcare Six Sigma process improvement and change management. She is a Newfield Certified Coach and holds the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach credential. Ellen is an EQ-i 2.0Ⓡ and EQ360 Certified Practitioner.

Lola is an Executive Coach who is passionate about growth. Lola specializes in Career Coaching, Leadership Coaching, and Personal Development Coaching for students, leaders, teams, and organizations. Lola also facilitates career development training and workshops. Lola partners with her clients to ensure that the road blocks, challenges, and triumphs they encounter are a part of their growth experience. Lola believes that grow this fundamental to living your best life, and she is passionate about helping people in the development of self-aware-ness and improved self-management to ensure they are growing in every season and every area of their lives. She works with her clients to see every experience as an opportunity for growth and development. Lola is a Professional Credential member (PCC) of the International Coaching Federation(ICF). She has a Master's in Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration from the University of NorthTexas. She is a certified people development trainer with certifications in Emotional intelligence(EQi2.0) and Career Assessments. Lola is a career coach in the Career center of the University of NorthTexas.