ABOUT ME

WHY I DO THIS WORK

I believe the stories we carry shape how we lead, connect, and show up in the world.

My own journey began in filmmaking, drawn to the emotional resonance of storytelling and its power to foster connection. Over time, my focus turned inward—to the self-narratives that influence how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we move through complexity. These inner stories can be sources of courage or constraint, clarity or confusion. This insight sparked my enduring interest in how authenticity, identity, and ambition intersect in both our personal and professional lives.

HOW I SUPPORT GROWTH

Today, as a Leadership Development Consultant and ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), I partner with leaders at all levels to cultivate the self-awareness, relational capacity, and clarity needed to lead with intention in today’s complex environments.

My practice is rooted in research-informed frameworks, experiential learning, and a relational stance. I draw on intentional design principles, systems thinking, and process consultation to meet each client and context with care. Whether I’m coaching one-on-one or partnering on organizational development efforts, I strive to create environments that are reflective, grounded, and generative.

“My role is to hold space for clarity, complexity, and the courage to grow.”

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE & PERSONAL STORY

I’m a first-generation college graduate, born and raised in the border town of Brownsville, Texas. This upbringing shaped how I see the world and how I show up in it. I’m fluent in Spanish and have had the privilege of working across cultures, including time as a Fulbright Fellow in South Korea. These experiences continue to shape my work as a coach, consultant, and collaborator. They remind me that language, culture, and identity influence how we communicate, how we lead, and how we connect.

When I’m not working, you can usually find me with my family, on a playdate with my four-year-old, or browsing the bookshelves of my neighborhood thrift store.

TEACHING, FACILITATION, AND FIELD LEADERSHIP

Beyond my consulting and coaching work, I am committed to growing the field and supporting the development of others. I co-facilitate a graduate-level course for working professionals, Coaching and Consulting Tools and Techniques, at the University of Pennsylvania. I also served as Master of Ceremonies and organizer for the Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching’s 2022 International Coaching Conference.

My broader work spans leadership development, coaching education, DEI, and career growth. Across workshops, speaking engagements, and panels, my approach remains rooted in partnership, presence, and practical insight.

AREAS OF FOCUS

How I Support Learning & Individual Growth

  • Designing reflective spaces for learning and growth

  • Holding space for solution-focused and client-centered coaching conversations

  • Guiding purposeful goal setting and action planning

  • Using intentional design to create dynamic learning experiences

  • Giving and receiving feedback as a skill for growth and connection

  • Leading in bilingual spaces through Spanish language facilitation

  • Using experiential and creative methods to spark insight and engagement

Leadership & Organizational Growth in Practice

  • Guiding change with intention and adaptability

  • Developing strategies and coaching frameworks to prepare emerging and new leaders for success

  • Supporting career growth, leadership transitions, and succession planning

  • Fostering inclusion, belonging, and equitable leadership practices

  • Partnering on process consultation and systems thinking for complex environments

  • Strengthening team alignment, trust, and collaboration

  • Using psychometric assessments to support insight and development

“My approach stays rooted in partnership, presence, and practical insight.”

CROSS-SECTOR EXPERIENCE

  • Partnering with healthcare leaders to navigate change and foster people-centered growth

  • Supporting learning, leadership, and engagement across higher education and academia

  • Collaborating with human resources teams on leadership development and talent strategies

  • Engaging technology and IT teams to strengthen communication, alignment, and adaptability

  • Working alongside community-based organizations to create inclusive spaces for connection and learning

  • Building leadership capacity through coaching and instructional design at insurance companies.

  • Facilitating growth and collaboration in international and cross-cultural environments

  • Supporting nonprofit organizations in cultivating leadership, mission alignment, and team effectiveness

  • Contributing to talent management initiatives that empower emerging leaders and strengthen succession planning

“Alignment between values, voice, and impact—that’s where leadership feels most authentic.”

WHAT SHAPES MY PRACTICE

Professional Credentials and Assessments

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) -International Coaching Federation

  • Hogan Assessment Certified (Hogan 360, Insights Series) - supporting self-awareness, leadership development, and feedback conversations

  • LIFO® Practitioner - facilitating insights into behavior preferences, communication styles, and interpersonal dynamics

  • Predictive Index Certified - building awareness of needs, drives, and behaviors to live and work more authentically

  • Skilled Facilitator: Mutual Learning Approach (Intensive Training) - grounding my facilitation in mutual respect, curiosity, and shared learning

Academic Background

University of Pennsylvania

  • Master of Science (MSOD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Organizational Dynamics, with certificates in:

    • Leading and Managing Through Change

    • Organizational Coaching

    • Executive Coaching

    • Organizational Consulting

  • University of Texas at Austin

    • Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film - where my journey into storytelling and human connection began

“These tools and experiences shape how I support learning, growth, and leadership, always grounded in curiosity, care, and partnership.”