Jason Pelletier joined USCIS in 2016 and served five years as a divisional chief of staff. He is currently an agency level Program Manager in the Office of Human Capital and Training. Prior to joining USCIS, Jason served 22 years in the US Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) from active duty in 2017. During this time, he served in various roles and functional areas, including Chief of Training and Development, Recruitment and Marketing Director, Adjunct Professor at the University of Vermont (UVM), Deputy Chief of Personnel, and Assistant Chief of Staff. He also served two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and conducted operations in 15 other countries working with host nation partners across the span of his military career. Jason is personally and professionally driven to serve. Specifically, he seeks opportunities to help others develop, progress, and thrive. He recognizes that any success he has experienced in his career has been the result of others supporting and developing him. After almost 30 years in federal service, he has a strong desire to give-back in the most meaningful way possible. He is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), International Coaching Federation (ICF) member, and has served as both a USCIS Coaching Ambassador and DHS Mentor in support of the Presidential Transition Team (PTT). He holds an undergraduate double major from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Psychology and Sociology and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Management from Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). Jason earned his Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is also certified through the Dr. John C. Maxwell program as a trainer, coach, and speaker. Outside of USCIS, he is a certified Spartan SGX coach, a competitive endurance athlete, and avid golfer. Jason is the proud father of two children who he spends time with often.

Lily has been a professional coach since 2021, specializing in supporting individual navigating life transitions, particularly after significant career or relationship changes. She helps clients gain clarity and confidence in the face of uncertainty, addressing the common fear of stepping into the unknown. With a background as a registered nurse specializing in dual diagnoses (substance abuse and mental health), Lily integrates her clinical experience into her coaching practice. She believes that kindness, compassion, and encouragement are as essential as knowledge in supporting clients through difficult times. Her coaching approach is client-centered, meeting individuals where they are while also gently challenging them when needed. Lily utilizes various tools in her coaching, including the Energy Leadership Index assessment, journaling, meditation, and activities designed to help clients anchor their experiences and gain insight. Her focus is on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and unlock their potential. Outside of her coaching practice, Lily enjoys walking on the beach, spending time with her family, and traveling internationally at least once a year. Her holistic approach to coaching draws from both her nursing background and her passion for empowering individuals during periods of transition.

Neelam is a certified leadership coach and a courageous seeker of authentic fulfillment. Having navigated her own transformation, she provides a safe and powerful space to uncover your path to success through purposeful coaching, discover your answers, overcome limiting beliefs, and embrace your innate wisdom. She has over 20 years of finance leadership experience and over 12 years of entrepreneurship experience in the small business area. She coaches because it aligns perfectly with her purpose of life. She truly believes that she was born to help people live in consistent fulfillment. Neelam’s coaching process encompasses emotional intelligence, self-awareness, intuition development, trust, vision, purpose, and intuitive communication. By fostering a holistic and authentic leadership style, we catalyze insightful decision-making, harmonious team dynamics, and profound personal fulfillment. Key areas: Self-awareness: Cultivate a deep understanding of yourself, including strengths, weaknesses, and emotional intelligence, crucial for recognizing intuitive signals. Intuition development: Master intuitive abilities through mindfulness, meditation, visualization, and reflection, becoming attuned to your inner voice and instincts. Trusting intuition: Embrace inner guidance alongside logic and data, making empowered decisions that resonate with your instincts. Emotional intelligence: Develop emotional intelligence to manage both personal and professional emotions effectively. Vision and purpose: Clarify leadership and life goals, aligning actions with higher values. Intuitive communication: Enhance communication skills for a deeper connection with others. Neelam invites you to step into a purpose-driven journey, guided by her training and expertise, as you unveil your true potential. Embrace your calling, make meaningful shifts, and experience profound growth. Your journey towards a wholehearted life begins now.

Karen’s background includes banking, accounting, and 15 years in high tech systems consulting for the mobile telephony industry. For the last 16 years she’s been coaching a range of clients, from disadvantaged populations to executives with Fortune 100 companies. Karen has been trained on and utilizes a number of assessments, including MBTI, DISC, and StandOut. She believes in taking a strengths-based approach to coaching. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Colorado, as well as a Masters Degree in Business Administration, also from the University of Colorado. Karen was trained through Coach U and advanced coach training programs. She is a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education, and holds the Master Masteries Coach designation through the International Association of Coaching. Karen is also the author of a well-received book – End Overwhelm Now: A Proven Process to Regain Control over Your Life.

Don Darling has been mentoring and helping people develop for many years. He became an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) in 2015 and renewed his 3-year ACC Credential in 2018. He currently has more than 500 hours of coaching. Don has completed formal Training for Trainers in StrengthsFinders through Gallup University; Emotional Intelligence through TalentSmart; and Situational Leadership II through Blanchard. Don retired at the end of March 2018 as EMAD Director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Chicago, IL where he supervised seven economists. In addition to working 29 years as an Economist, Supervisor, and Coach and Mentor for HUD, Don taught high school for 18 years and was an adjunct college instructor in the Albany, NY area. Don has a BA degree in math and economics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and an MPA from the University of Southern California.

Michael Denisoff is an executive coach and a consultant with over twenty years of experience in the disciplines of strategy and business consulting, organizational effectiveness, training and development, executive coaching and human resource excellence. Michael began his consulting career with the Covey Leadership Center, headed by Stephen Covey, the renowned author of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” where he worked with clients such as the United States Navy and Coast Guard, Merrill Lynch and Mid-Atlantic Bank. From there he went on to Sprint Cellular where he instituted leadership development programs and designed the professional development path for the over 100-member management team. Michael is regularly retained as an executive coach by CEOs and other high-level corporate executives from the world’s leading corporations, including those on the Fortune 500. Michael received his master’s in business administration from Loyola Marymount University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of its 1988 national championship football team. He attained his certification as a professional coach from the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, as well as a professional certified coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. Michael also earned certification as a senior professional in human resources (SPHR) from the HR Certification Institute, an affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management.

Steve Aidikonis is a business and personal coach and consultant, specializing in helping people define, plan for and make a positive change in their lives. Besides coaching, Steve has had extensive leadership experience in the technology field. He has worked in various roles from software engineering to management in fields as diverse as medical, energy and financial services. Steve’s formal coaching education was at the Hudson Institute of Coaching, and he is a Certified Hudson Institute Coach. He is also member of the International Coaching Federation with ACC credentials.

Fiona is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with additional accreditation of the ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), EMCC Senior Practitioner with over 500 coaching hours along with a rich corporate experience spanning over 25 years, she is excited to bring her experience and passion for Coaching across various industries and countries globally to you. She is a certified practitioner of emotional intelligence, NLP and positive psychology.

Kathy is a Navy Veteran, who completed her training with Coach Certification Training Academy in 2023 and received her ICF ACC-credentials in Jan. 2024. She has worked in various technology positions as an Engineer, Team Leader, Manager and Scrum Master within Corporate America after she left the military. She was inspired to become a life and career coach because she always had a passion to help others discover their potential and live more fulfilling lives. As a coach, her approach is centered on the idea that every person carries the wisdom and resources needed to achieve their goals. Her role is to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your aspirations, identify and confront limiting beliefs, and take action towards your desired outcomes. She believes that accountability is the key to consistent progress and is committed to guiding you through every step of your personal and professional journey.

Ginger Moran is a writer, speaker, university professor, and a creative writing coach. She holds the ACC credential (Associate Certified Coach) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is a certified Martha Beck Life Coach as well as a Certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach. Ginger works with individuals who want to use writing to learn more about themselves and gain the health benefits of a regular journal-writing practice; she also coaches entrepreneurs to use stories to support the development of their small businesses through effective speeches and marketing communications. Ginger believes that many people can use writing to capture their vision and experience and convey their wisdom to the world, and coaching can help them become more introspective and tap their creativity. Ginger earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston. She taught at Spring Hill College, Fisk University, and the University of Virginia. Her writing expertise lies in the areas of nonfiction, fiction, and editing.

Jean Pahlke is an experienced executive, life and career coach who collaborates with her clients to uncover their passion and develop the courage to follow it, transforming their goals and desires into results. She and her clients work together to define and implement new skills while making lasting changes to achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally. Jean has several years of experience leading, coaching and mentoring individuals and cross-functional teams offering a unique combination of business acumen and technical experience within technology-driven industries. She brings an expertise in strategic business growth, change management, leadership assessment and employee engagement. Jean holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Additionally, Jean is trained and certified in Emotional Intelligence through the Institute for Social + Emotional Intelligence and is a certified Prosci Change Leader.

Tony offers compassion to explore opportunities for growth and balance. He is available to leaders from multiple industries and professions. He is a steady hand who listens deeply and connects with people from diverse backgrounds. Through coaching, he has supported multiple mid-level managers to clarify their goals and personal development. Each effort required creating unique spaces to explore opportunities for reflection with each unique client. He received his Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California and holds multiple certifications such as the Leadership Coaching Certificate from Georgetown University, Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt. Tony is a proven leader with expertise in operations, logistics, and relationship building, a lifelong learner who seeks opportunities to become a more supportive follower and leader, a passionate developer of emerging talent and using reflection to improve self-awareness. He was a guest speaker in 2022 at the U.S. Department of Defense Coaching Symposium. He serviced Australia, Germany, Iraq, Italy, South Korea, and the United States as an U.S. Army Officer for 23 years.