I have over 30 years’ experience in Fortune 100 hi-tech – spending most of my time creating inclusive teams that develop global software for international markets.

To execute on customer support, automated language translation and digital services, I built high performing teams with diversity of race, gender, orientation, language, education, age, location and family status.  Using empathy, transparency and high EQ, my teams delivered innovative solutions while growing and committing to an inclusive culture.  Though much of my career was spent being only one of a few women/people of color leaders, I navigated corporate structures to achieve VP/SVP titles.  I have coached and developed new leaders advancing from individual contributor to VP, CIO and Entrepreneur.  Valiant Coaching is dedicated to helping clients activate - equitable, inclusive, and accountable leadership, - that leads to high performing, cohesive teams.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.  My professional coaching education is through the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance from Rutgers University and Designing Effective Organizations through Northwestern University.  I am PCC certified through the ICF and a Fellow at the Institute of Coaching.  I am also certified in Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Executive Women in Leadership from Cornell University, and Emotional Intelligence assessment throught TTISI. My team coaching skills are through ORSC™ (Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching) training and focuses on gaining alignment, resolving conflict and team cohesion using Third Entity, Informal Constellations and Team Toxins processes.

Organizations I’ve worked with include: Google, Stripe, Coinbase, Cisco, Salesforce, T-mobile, SoundCloud, Twilio, Gilead Sciences, IBM, TextNow, Colgate-Palmolive, Kensho Technologies, Children’s Hospital of Akron, Visa, People.ai, Girl Scouts (GSCSNJ), University of Chicago, Marriott, Slalom, Cigna, Syracuse University, Center for Excellence in Education, Listings Project, InterContinental Hotels Group, Facebook, Twitch, First National of Nebraska, Rutgers University, PNC Bank.

Representative Assignments:

• Chief Content Officer newly promoted to c-suite position; leading the organization through product and process transformation.

• Conduct team building workshop on “Empowering Ourselves as People Leaders”; helping women leaders focus on accountability and authentic leadership.

• Chief Counsel at high tech data firm focused on DE&I program development, executive leadership and confidence.

• Guest lecturer presenting for university level course: Entrepreneurship & Innovation; session on “Building EP & EQ” – executive presence and emotional intelligence.

• Provide ½ day workshop on “EQ and Presenting Our Authentic Self”; identifying and building the 4 components of authenticity {accountability, vulnerability, positive mindset, self-awareness}.

• CFO of Data Science startup; working to grow and building a new and diverse team after major investment and merger.

• Women in Technology Webinar – “Own Your Onboarding”; how to accelerate and elevate your new hire experience for greater advancement, engagement and inclusion.

• SVP IT Infrastructure at major bank recently promoted focused on building leadership skills and increasing EQ.

• VP, Products and Programs in Machine Learning and AI looking for a new role after 20 years;  seeking increased engagement and fulfillment.

• Director, Talent Development overlooked for promotion, wanting to develop self-advocacy and self-compassion.