Our Team

Meet the CNPC Team

Our volunteer coaches are ICF-credentialed professionals who donate their time to provide affordable coaching to nonprofit leaders. Every coach on our team shares a commitment to the nonprofit sector.

✓ 75+ volunteer coaches
✓ ICF-credentialed
✓ 85%+ below market rate
Leadership

CNPC Board of Directors

Cherie Silas, MCC

Cherie Silas, MCC

Executive Director, Board Chair

ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) with 20+ years of business experience. CEO at Tandem Coaching.

Susie Hill, PCC

Susie Hill, PCC

Board Vice President

Leadership and organizational effectiveness coach with 15 years in director and VP roles. Coaches leaders through complex change across government, nonprofit, and financial services.

Alex Kudinov, MCC

Alex Kudinov, MCC

Board Treasurer

ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), CEC, PST, and co-author of “Enterprise Agile Coaching.” Managing Director at Tandem Coaching Academy.

Pamela Twigg, PCC

Pamela Twigg, PCC

Board Member

Executive coach with 20+ years of international corporate experience. Specializes in C-suite coaching and leadership team development.

In Special Recognition
Mary Riley, CNPC Founder

Mary Riley

Founder

Mary Riley is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with 16 years’ coaching experience. As Founder of the Center for Nonprofit Coaching, Mary started this organization with a vision to make an impact on the world through coaching. Prior to coaching, she worked in resource development and program planning for schools, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.

In Memoriam
Jo Beth Collier

Jo Beth Collier

Jo Beth Collier served as Vice President of the CNPC Board of Directors. We remember her with gratitude for her service to this organization and to the nonprofit leaders it exists to support. Her contribution remains part of the work CNPC continues today.

Volunteer Coaches

CNPC Coaching Team

Our 75+ volunteer coaches are ICF-credentialed professionals who donate their time to provide affordable executive coaching to nonprofit leaders.

  • Afia Parveen

    Afia Parveen

    • PCC

    Afia Parveen is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) specializing in leadership, executive, business, and transformation coaching.

    Meet Afia
  • Alex Kudinov

    Alex Kudinov

    • MCC

    Executive coach and Managing Director at Tandem Coaching Academy with 20+ years of experience bridging technology leadership and professional coaching.

    Meet Alex
  • Allison McCarthy

    Allison McCarthy

    • ACC

    Leadership coach with executive experience across major healthcare organizations and entrepreneurship, now helping leaders grow with clarity and purpose.

    Meet Allison
  • An-Ting Chia

    An-Ting Chia

    • ACC

    Anny is an ICF-certified transitional coach helping individuals navigate complex change.

    Meet An-Ting
  • Ann Bernstein

    Ann Bernstein

    • ACC

    Professional coach and agile leader who helps teams and individuals accomplish their goals through coaching and agility.

    Meet Ann
  • Bruce Stopher

    Bruce Stopher

    • PCC

    Helping people be better to make the world better.

    Meet Bruce
  • Cecilie Everly

    Cecilie Everly

    • ACC

    Executive coach with more than 20 years of leadership experience in EdTech, supporting mid-level and senior leaders through periods of change, growth, and increased responsibility.

  • Cherie Silas

    Cherie Silas

    • MCC

    Executive coach and CEO of Tandem Coaching with 20+ years of business experience.

    Meet Cherie
  • Chia-Lin Ho

    Chia-Lin Ho

    • PCC

    ICF-certified executive coach and workplace psychologist leading 3G Leadership Solutions, specializing in leadership development and impact measurement.

    Meet Chia-Lin
  • Dave A. Cornelius

    Dave A. Cornelius

    • DM
    • PCC
    • ACTC

    Executive and organization coach who partners with leaders and teams across nonprofit, for-profit, and start-up organizations as a learning facilitator.

    Meet Dave
  • Dave Saboe

    Dave Saboe

    Coach, author, and speaker who partners with clients to remove barriers and reach their full potential through focused, results-driven coaching.

    Meet Dave
  • David Long

    David Long

    Technology executive with 40 years in the industry and 20 at the executive level, bringing a teaching-centered approach to leadership coaching.

    Meet David
  • Debi Wolfe

    Debi Wolfe

    • ACC

    Executive coach partnering with nonprofit and faith-based leaders to unlock their full potential and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

    Meet Debi
  • Deepika Dholakia

    Deepika Dholakia

    Certified leadership and executive coach with 25+ years in banking and financial services, bringing global perspective from multinational institutions.

    Meet Deepika
  • Denesha Miller

    Denesha Miller

    • ACC

    Life, career, and leadership coach who draws on executive coaching and consulting experience to help clients reach their goals.

    Meet Denesha
  • Elise Park

    Elise Park

    • PCC

    Elise Park is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, a wife, and a homeschooling mother of four.

    Meet Elise
  • Gary McNeil

    Gary McNeil

    • ACC

    Seasoned executive and leadership coach who works with leaders at every level, from C-suite executives to emerging talent.

    Meet Gary
  • Gayle Ely

    Gayle Ely

    • PCC

    Seasoned executive and nonprofit leadership coach who partners with purpose-driven leaders and teams to build stronger, more effective organizations.

    Meet Gayle
  • Giedrė Norkūnė

    Giedrė Norkūnė

    • PCC

    ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), facilitator, and leadership development professional with over 11 years of experience.

    Meet Giedrė
  • Gordana Vujec

    Gordana Vujec

    • PCC

    Coaching Leaders. Strengthening Teams.

    Meet Gordana
  • Grainger Marburg

    Grainger Marburg

    • ACC

    ICF-credentialed coach and former nonprofit leader who works with clients across the nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors.

    Meet Grainger
  • Hannah Collier

    Hannah Collier

    • ACC

    Hannah A. Collier, ACC, MBA, is the Founder of Suite South Co.

    Meet Hannah
  • Hayley Johnson-McKenzie

    Hayley Johnson-McKenzie

    • MCC

    Surya is an ICF Master Certified Coach and CEO of Radiant Health Institute, the world's first ICF Level 3 accredited holistic coaching school.

    Meet Hayley
  • Jack Grimm

    Jack Grimm

    • ACC

    Organization leader and professional coach with a background in software engineering leadership at Getty Images and agile team management.

    Meet Jack
  • Jennifer Bryant

    Jennifer Bryant

    • ACC

    Jennifer Jones Bryant is an award-winning executive leadership strategist, keynote speaker, executive coach, and founder of Reaching From Within, An Empowerment Journey LLC.

    Meet Jennifer
  • Jeremy Branzetti

    Jeremy Branzetti

    Board-certified emergency physician turned coach, bringing a decade of experience leading medical residency programs to help leaders reach their potential.

    Meet Jeremy
  • Jess Yocum

    Jess Yocum

    • PCC

    Certified leadership coach with a background in organization development, partnering with senior leaders navigating complexity and change.

    Meet Jess
  • John Chilkotowsky

    John Chilkotowsky

    • PCC

    John is an executive coach who partners with clients through a goals-driven approach, drawing on their strengths and motivations to drive meaningful growth.

    Meet John
  • Joseph Motz

    Joseph Motz

    Joe connects with leaders to draw out their strengths, identify limiting beliefs, and expand thinking — creating clarity for meaningful progress.

    Meet Joseph
  • Judy Wolf

    Judy Wolf

    • PCC
    • ACTC

    Judy is a leadership and team coach who helps service-driven leaders and organizations align their actions with aspirations and strengthen teamwork.

    Meet Judy
  • Kai Erasmus

    Kai Erasmus

    • ACC

    Kai is an executive and team coach who helps leaders build effective communication, trust, and action-planning to create sustainable solutions.

    Meet Kai
  • Karen Bruns

    Karen Bruns

    • PCC

    Karen is an ICF Professional Certified Coach who serves organizations with coaching and training across both public and private sectors.

    Meet Karen
  • Kay Een

    Kay Een

    • ACC

    I coach leaders to stay steady under pressure, in a way that's true to who they are.

    Meet Kay
  • Keiko Kubota

    Keiko Kubota

    • PCC

    I help leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, inspire others, and lead with confidence.

    Meet Keiko
  • Kerry Shannon

    Kerry Shannon

    Kerry brings 40 years of healthcare experience to her coaching and strategic advisory practice, helping executives and leaders reach their full potential.

    Meet Kerry
  • Kimberly Collins

    Kimberly Collins

    • ACC

    Kimberly is an executive coach and certified Enneagram and MBTI consultant with 11 years of small business leadership experience.

    Meet Kimberly
  • Kokeb Gizaw Balcha

    Kokeb Gizaw Balcha

    • ACC

    12 years in HR at the UN across 3 countries.

    Meet Kokeb
  • Larissa Thurlow

    Larissa Thurlow

    • PCC
    • ACTC

    Larissa specializes in facilitating reflective practice, learning, and growth for individuals, groups, and teams with deep curiosity and commitment.

    Meet Larissa
  • Lauren Mobertz

    Lauren Mobertz

    • ACC

    Lauren is a Certified Executive Coach who helps mission-driven leaders grow themselves and their teams while navigating limited resources.

    Meet Lauren
  • Laurie Johnson

    Laurie Johnson

    • PCC

    Laurie is a Professional Certified Coach who helps clients develop their potential and discover how to enjoy their work while living authentically.

    Meet Laurie
  • Lindsey Schrader

    Lindsey Schrader

    • ACC

    Executive coach with 25 years of global HR leadership experience.

    Meet Lindsey
  • Lizette Ayala

    Lizette Ayala

    • ACC

    Lizette is an executive coach blending expertise in human resources, organizational development, and wellness with over 8 years of cross-sector leadership support.

    Meet Lizette
  • Lora McInturf

    Lora McInturf

    • PCC

    I coach executives navigating mission-driven leadership, working with leaders across 55+ countries to build skills, sharpen strategy, and strengthen the presence and confidence needed to drive

    Meet Lora
  • Louise Buchanan

    Louise Buchanan

    • ACC

    I help leaders find clarity, build confidence, and achieve meaningful goals.

    Meet Louise
  • Lucy Kreismer

    Lucy Kreismer

    • PCC

    Lucy is an experienced Executive Coach and leadership development strategist.

    Meet Lucy
  • Mahima Bhagat

    Mahima Bhagat

    • ACC

    Mahima develops leaders who foster innovation, inclusion, and performance — bringing strategic focus and a business-oriented coaching approach.

    Meet Mahima
  • Martyn Kee

    Martyn Kee

    • ACC

    Martyn helps executives unleash their potential, thrive, and make successful transitions.

    Meet Martyn
  • Mary Crowley

    Mary Crowley

    • PCC
    • CEC

    Mary helps leaders develop their greatest potential and gain valuable interpersonal, managerial, and executive competencies.

    Meet Mary
  • Masae Araki

    Masae Araki

    • PCC

    Masae helps revitalize and transform organizations by enhancing leadership, developing talent, and driving behavioral and mental change.

    Meet Masae
  • Maura Sweeney

    Maura Sweeney

    • ACC

    ICF-certified executive coach with 12+ years of experience helping mission-driven professionals thrive at work.

    Meet Maura
  • Megha Arora

    Megha Arora

    • PCC

    Human-centered executive coach who partners with leaders to navigate growth, change, and reinvention with clarity and confidence.

    Meet Megha
  • Mehreen Ovais

    Mehreen Ovais

    • PCC

    1000+ coaching, mentoring & training hours, client profile of 20+ nationalities, and global experience (Africa, Europe, Middle East, Americas, Asia & Australia).

    Meet Mehreen
  • Miguel Li Puma

    Miguel Li Puma

    Miguel has over 30 years of leadership experience in Human Resources across different industries and geographies.

    Meet Miguel
  • Nicole DiRocco

    Nicole DiRocco

    • ACC

    Executive coach and HR consultant devoted to helping leaders gain the confidence and skills to bring their best to work.

    Meet Nicole
  • Ninez Piezas-Jerbi

    Ninez Piezas-Jerbi

    • PCC

    Brings 30+ years of international organizational experience as a coach, mentor, and senior manager to help leaders grow and thrive.

    Meet Ninez
  • Pamela Twigg

    Pamela Twigg

    • PCC

    Executive coach and leadership development consultant with 20+ years of international corporate experience specializing in C-suite coaching.

    Meet Pamela
  • Papori Roy

    Papori Roy

    • ACC

    ICF (ACC) certified Life & Executive Coach specializing in career transitions.

    Meet Papori
  • Paula-Catalina Andrei

    Paula-Catalina Andrei

    • ACC

    I am a Leadership and Group Coach. I support leaders and professionals to navigate change, strengthen self-leadership, and move forward with clarity and intention.

    Meet Paula-Catalina
  • Pooja Krumenacker

    Pooja Krumenacker

    Certified leadership coach and ICF member passionate about helping leaders thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

    Meet Pooja
  • Poorti Midha

    Poorti Midha

    • ACC

    I empower leaders to gain clarity, elevate skills, build strong teams and grow with purpose.

    Meet Poorti
  • Rachel Canty

    Rachel Canty

    • ACC

    Rachel Canty is a career and executive leadership coach with a passion for helping professionals lead with clarity, confidence and purpose.

    Meet Rachel
  • Rachel Simeone

    Rachel Simeone

    • PCC

    I help leaders achieve their goals faster.

    Meet Rachel
  • Renee Carr

    Renee Carr

    I support clients in unlocking their potential.

    Meet Renee
  • Samantha Dye

    Samantha Dye

    • MCC
    • ACTC

    Executive coach skilled in group dynamics, cross-cultural facilitation, and coach education.

    Meet Samantha
  • Sharen Ryan

    Sharen Ryan

    • ACC

    Sharen Louise Ryan, ACC, is an ICF credentialed coach with a passion for leadership, human behaviour and reflective practice.

    Meet Sharen
  • Sheizana Murji

    Sheizana Murji

    • ACC
    • ACTC

    Former General Counsel and practicing lawyer who coaches professionals and teams to lead confidently through growth and change.

    Meet Sheizana
  • Shika Carter

    Shika Carter

    • ACC

    Seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience applying Agile approaches to project management and organizational coaching.

    Meet Shika
  • Shikha McGowan

    Shikha McGowan

    • ACC

    Shikha McGowan is a dynamic facilitator and accredited leadership coach with almost 20 years of experience in leadership and learning.

    Meet Shikha
  • Simcha Zevit

    Simcha Zevit

    • ACC

    Supports mission-driven leaders to lead well and be well — aligning body, heart, mind, and purpose through individual and group coaching.

    Meet Simcha
  • Sonya Davies

    Sonya Davies

    • MCC

    Empowering leaders for peak life & career performance via emotional, social & strategic intelligence

    Meet Sonya
  • Sophie Su

    Sophie Su

    • ACC

    Sophie is an ICF-credentialed coach who is passionate about supporting leaders in personal development, navigate transitions and re-discover their purpose and direction.

    Meet Sophie
  • Stephanie Joe

    Stephanie Joe

    • ACC

    Unlock leadership already within you. Transform insight into action and expertise into fulfillment.

    Meet Stephanie
  • Susie Hill

    Susie Hill

    • PCC

    Leadership and organizational effectiveness coach who helps leaders facing complex challenges move from reacting to choosing thoughtful, effective action.

    Meet Susie
  • Tara Hesson

    Tara Hesson

    • ACC

    Leadership coach and consultant with 30+ years of experience.

    Meet Tara
  • Temi Bolaji-Jegede

    Temi Bolaji-Jegede

    John Maxwell certified coach and behavioral analyst (DISC) who helps professionals create the personal and professional results they desire.

    Meet Temi
  • TJ Bennett

    TJ Bennett

    • ACC

    Coach trained to create judgment-free conversations that help leaders gain clarity and move forward with confidence.

    Meet TJ
  • Tonya McKenna Trabant

    Tonya McKenna Trabant

    • PCC

    Creates a safe, judgment-free coaching space where leaders’ best selves emerge through empathy, deep listening, and powerful questions.

    Meet Tonya
  • Valérie Marette

    Valérie Marette

    • ACC

    I help leaders and teams turn complexity and tensions into clarity, trust and impact.

    Meet Valérie

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