Doctor of Social Work in Social Change and Innovation, University of Southern California
Master of Social Work, University of Southern California
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Certified Evidence-Based Coach, Fielding Graduate University
Gold Certified Red Team Coach
Foundational and Relational Certifications in Emotional Intelligence
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Recognized as one of the Top Leadership Coaches by Coach Foundation
"Leading a startup threw me into constant chaos: pivots, difficult decisions, managing a team through uncertainty. As someone often underestimated in investor meetings, I was managing both the business challenges and the additional pressure of proving myself in spaces where I didn't always feel welcome.
I'll be honest: the coaching pushed me beyond my comfort zone, and I didn't always like it. I was challenged on assumptions I didn't even know I was making—about leadership, about how I should show up, about what 'professional' meant. But that discomfort was exactly what I needed. I stopped reacting to every crisis and started leading through it with more clarity and composure.
What made it work was the balance. I was pushed hard, but never without genuine support. The combination of challenge and compassion helped me develop as both an executive and entrepreneur in ways I couldn't have on my own.
If you want someone who will make you comfortable, look elsewhere. If you want someone who will help you navigate complex realities and grow into the leader your organization actually needs, this is it."
—W.A., Los Angeles, CA