Women in Production - Coaching Information
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La'Tonja Hunter
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Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of holding senior HR talent management roles in manufacturing, aerospace, and local government, while also dedicating time to volunteering with nonprofits and boards. These experiences have allowed me to support individuals at all levels— from executives to hourly employees—using coaching principles to unlock their full potential. My diverse background has shaped a deep understanding of leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth, which I now bring to my coaching practice. As a coach, I’m passionate about walking alongside individuals who are ready to embrace their next chapter—whether it’s navigating a career transition, developing leadership skills, or finding deeper personal fulfillment. My approach is not just about achieving goals; it’s about creating a supportive, inspiring space where we uncover your strengths, build confidence, and make progress that feels meaningful to you. I believe that everyone has the potential to make a meaningful impact by utilizing their unique abilities, and I’m here to help you tap into that potential. Together, we’ll explore new possibilities and chart a path that aligns with your ambitions and values. Whether you’re aiming for career success, personal fulfillment, or both, I’m committed to helping you flourish in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Beyond coaching, my love for art, travel, and quality time with loved ones keeps me grounded and reminds me of the importance of living with intention and creativity. I bring this same energy to my coaching, helping you not only succeed but truly thrive both personally and professionally. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential and create lasting, positive change in your life. Time Zone: PST |
Kira Van Niel
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Looking to unblock personal barriers, chart a course and invite change into your life?! "Generative 1:1 Coaching with Kira" provides a powerful, comprehensive process for personal and professional transformation. We balance the fact that you are "Whole, Capable, Resourceful and Creative" with structured support needed to manifest and activate your purpose. This coaching partnership is designed jointly with the client. Coaching can address specific personal projects, strengthen the mindset to support business successes and address any other general conditions in the clients’ life. Our Creative Retreats is recognized as a gathering space where the deep desire to live up to our highest self is realized through physical practice, nutrition, individual and community ideation sessions. This space is open to all women (created intentionally for persons of color) seeking to heal self and build dreams while supported by Founder and Co-Curator, Kira Van Niel, and the OCR community. Kira is a self-starting ideator with a diverse background in engineering, infrastructure design and construction, community engagement and relationship management. In addition to the individual and community coaching platform she lovingly curates, she provides strategy and project management support to a fortune 100 technology and manufacturing company. Kira is passionate about social issues to include matters concerning economic empowerment and programs promoting young women and STEM-focused initiatives. She is a momma to a darling 2 year old and enjoys music, adventure, and laughing. Time Zone: EST |
Mary Martin
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Mary Martin is a transformational coach who specializes in Intra-Interpersonal communications. She says, "How we talk to ourselves and how we show up for ourselves, is the precursor to everything else in life. When you know, truly know these things--you set yourself up for living your best life. I believe that we are the authors of our stories, and we have permission to edit it fiercely!" This is why Mary partners with individuals--to unlock their authentic voice, so they can speak and walk in their truth. She offers her clients a "container of empathy" in which introspection starts, and their journey of transformation begins. Mary grew up in Houston and could always be found in a dance studio, street studio, or any place she could get her "groove on." She had a philosophy for life…. "Dance your way into joy." Mary says, "Dance is a way to express yourself, communicate your emotions, and be heard--without holding back. It teaches you how to feel where emotion lives. You are free to be you!" She took her philosophy with her and danced in Africa, Mexico and Spain. Until one day her world came crashing down. Her philosophy was shattered when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 27. "My whole identity, gone--stripped away. My world lost color. I didn’t recognize myself anymore." Mary took a long look at herself in the mirror, and decided right then and there, that she was the author of her own story. She began a new book 19 yrs. ago, and her chapters are full of humor and sorrow. “I have a new philosophy," she said. "Your authentic voice wants to be heard. Change your inner dialog, change your life.” Time Zone: MT |
Lauren Parlette
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Lauren just moved to Jacksonville, FL, where she is the new Chief of Staff for the Boeing Jacksonville site. She is currently serving on the BBEA Professional Development Committee, New Employee Orientation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Employee Engagement teams. She is passionate about building authentic relationships and is looking forward to getting plugged into the Jacksonville community. When she isn’t at work, you can find her at Trader Joe’s, catching up with her 11 nieces and nephews, cooking, questioning theology, arranging flowers, or traveling. As someone who was raised around counselors, Lauren’s dream has always been to help people reach their fullest potential by being the star in their own story. She naturally finds herself helping loved ones process through problems and has discovered that coaching guides us to find the answers within – she now looks forward to working with you to transform your life! Time Zone: EST |
Melissa Uyesugi, M.Ed.
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Education, learning and personal development is at the heart of Melissa’s 24-year professional career. Whether it was working with low-income, first-generation high school students or executives in business and government, she compassionately walked alongside people as they journeyed to become their truest, highest and fullest expression of self. This passion for helping others unearth their deep wisdom, power and potential is what inspired Melissa to go through the inviteCHANGE program in 2021. Melissa spent over two decades as an administrator at several colleges and universities across Washington State, and now works on a learning and development team at a large tech company. As a second-generation educator, Melissa credits her family and community for instilling in her the value of learning, of interconnection and of paying it forward. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, she continues to seek ways to close opportunity gaps and has a passion for working with underrepresented groups. Melissa’s coaching approach is fueled by authentic curiosity, deep wonder and compassionate support. She serves as a mirror that reflects back to you your fullness, your strength, your wisdom and your infinite ability. She holds sacred and safe space for you while you move through your own growth, realizations and healing. Originally from the state of Hawai‘i, Melissa is a proud graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies, she moved to Seattle to complete a year of national service with the Americorps program, and later went on to complete a Master of Education degree at Seattle University. Melissa’s tie to her Hawai’i roots remains strong, and she still dances hula (both ancient kahiko and modern ‘auana style) and plays ukulele with family and friends whenever possible. In her spare time, she enjoys feeding her curiosity around plants, herbs and ancient healing practices, as well as finding fun outlets for her creative spirit. Time Zone: PST |
Jennifer Larsen
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Jennifer Larsen is a coach and leader with 27 years of fortune 100 company experience. Her practiced understanding and business strengths are in Operational Excellence, Lean manufacturing production systems, technology processes improvement, program management, business integration, organizational change management & people development. When engaging in business or personal development coaching, Jennifer thrives when helping others find positive pathways forward. Jennifer specializes in non-traditional feminine areas, spaces with diverse perspective deltas, and with those looking to excel in demanding complex matrixed environments as a leader, collaborator, and customer partner. In coaching relationships, Jennifer leverages her skills, education, career experience, values and a deep desire to make a difference as her coaching true north. Jennifer’s pro-bono coaching has been centered career ladder navigation, organizational restructuring, and with individual contributors through executives for non-profits and small business start-ups that are navigating cultural change. In her personal time, she’s been a dedicated nonprofit volunteer and board member. As part of Jennifer’s emotional Intelligence journey, she sponsors employee engagement teams, advocates for all species rights, and for protections of the environment. Jennifer’s ardent interest is in education, reading, personal fitness, and pets. Time Zone: PST |
Amy Goodman
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Amy Goodman is a trailblazer for women in male-dominated industries, combining extensive experience in automotive technology and leadership development to inspire and empower women in manufacturing. Featured in The Daytona Beach News Journal during the Daytona 500-week, Car Craft Magazine, and Dr. Penelope Tzougros’s podcast “Wealthy Choices,” Amy’s journey from being the first woman to calibrate race car engines to coaching professionals exemplifies her dedication to excellence and innovation. Amy’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that people often respond to their perceptions rather than reality, and she partners with clients to transform these hidden filters. Amy contributed to over twenty Professional and Semi-Professional Motor Sports Series Championships, including the International Motorsport Association (IMSA) and NASCAR’s Grand Am Series. Her groundbreaking work has made her a nationally recognized expert in the industry. Transitioning her focus to the human side of business, Amy has collaborated with major automakers, the aviation industry, and the defense sector. She has coached over 500 individuals, helping them break through barriers and achieve their personal and professional goals. Amy’s leadership extends beyond coaching. She served on the 9th Judicial District Grievance Committee of the Florida Bar Association and chaired a Landmark Worldwide professional development program for over a decade. Landmark is renowned for its innovative approaches to professional and personal growth. Amy is a seasoned presenter who currently works as a career coach and continually pursues her passion to live a life she loves. She is committed to fostering environments where people can thrive and maximize their personal and professional potential. Why Work with Amy Goodman? Someone at your company saw something in you. Now you are as a participant Empowering Women in Production. You are an emerging leader. If you are looking for a coach who pumped gas to pay for her own prom dress, is warm and empathetic plus laser focused on your success in this program, I am eager to be your coach. Time Zone: EST |
Lauren Bronson
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After a decade of practicing as a trial lawyer, Lauren felt her energy depleted and burned out. Taking a deep dive inward, she came to understand and nurture the parts of herself that she'd disconnected from on her quest to be the "perfect" version of who she thought she should be. By becoming aware of the parts of herself "running the show", she found her own powerful authentic voice and what makes her heart sing. Time Zone: PST |
Lina Boudiab
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Lina Boudiab, MSN, RN; Certified Mindfulness facilitator ~*~ Nurse, mother, daughter, holistic practitioner, coach ~*~ Throughout my nursing career, whether in the clinical or academic setting, I have valued people’s stories and their personal experiences and strived to help them connect with their inner strength, resilience, and personal capacity to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. As a mindfulness facilitator, I am even more aware of how our personal experiences and mindsets tend to shape our views of the world, our thoughts, and our emotions. Bringing awareness to whatever arises in the present moment with curiosity, non-judgment, kindness, and compassion, became my practice and my life’s work. My educational background is in nursing education and informatics, and I have worked in academia as an Adjunct Nursing Faculty and clinical instructor before going back to the clinical setting, my first love! My passion for holistic patient-centered care and Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH), which address the individual as a whole, capable, creative, and resourceful human being, became eventually the focus of my work. I currently serve as the Complementary and Integrative Therapies Program Coordinator at a local Health Care System. I get to work every day with individuals with chronic pain, history of trauma and Post Traumatic Stress, and recently long COVID symptoms, empowering them to take charge of their health and life and equipping them with tools to support them on their healing journey. I also provide a number of CIH modalities, such as Healing Touch, Auricular Acupuncture (BFA and NADA protocols), Hospital aromatherapy, Mindfulness training, among others. As a coach, I am passionate about holding an open, safe, and curious space where individuals can show up authentically, just as they are, be vulnerable, and have generative conversations that bring about personal insight and growth to help them move forward on their journey. Lina is fluent in English, Arabic and also speaks some French. Time Zone: EST |
Emma Pineda Fortin
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Emma is a professional somatic coach, specializing in partnering with multicultural leaders so that they can lead with confidence and ease. As a somatic leadership coach, she brings her lived experience as a queer person of color, executive, and scientist. Her background in engineering, tech, and entrepreneurship combined with her training as a somatic coach provides the ability to bridge between the brain and the body /heart.
She believes that all humans are born whole and carry the wisdom of their ancestors in both their conscious and unconscious selves. Unfortunately, we are socialized into various cultures that gradually obscure these truths and push them to conform to pre-established molds. She believes that coaching is one way to break free from this cycle of socialization and enter the cycle of liberation, as referenced in Bobbie Harro's work. She believes that coaches facilitate an individual's reclamation of their wholeness. As a coach, her role is to be present, listen and understand, reflect, identify patterns, and challenge in the service of the client’s evolution. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University, and her experience ranges from software consultant to COO of a mission-driven e-commerce startup. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), trained at InviteChange and the Somatic Wilderness Institute.
Emma inspires the courage to re-define beliefs based on an internal compass, resulting in higher clarity, creativity, and compassion in the ways her clients lead at home and at work. Time Zone: PST |
Tiffany Branch
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Unlock your inner voice, evoke self-awareness, and learn how to keenly listen to your intuition and experience personal evolution in the process. Hi, I’m Tiffany. I have spent the last twenty years of my life perfecting my niche of growing, developing and inspiring people in all stages of life. Attention to each stage of life is pertinent in order to ensure that a person has a deep, rich, meaningful and fulfilling life. Who deserves that more than you? With my social work education, hands-on mental wellness experience, and Generative Coaching education and training, it’s my continued goal to attend to the root-cause of your concerns. Why choose me:
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Sterling Brinson, Sr.
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MBA, ACC, PMP Sterling is dedicated to empowering clients to live with purpose by helping them identify core values and motivations because greater self-awareness in these areas enables his clients to make decisions with confidence, align actions with values, and sustain overall well-being. He finds fulfillment in supporting clients as they confront and overcome self-limiting beliefs, dig deeper, dream bigger, and take calculated risks that lead to transformative growth and brings them closer to realizing their life’s work. Sterling is also committed to helping clients develop emotional regulation and reframe negative experiences, so they can see more possibilities and respond to life challenges with greater clarity, self-control, and intentionality. Certifications • Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being Certificate, George Mason University Time Zone: EST |
