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.
CNPC Board of Directors
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
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
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
Board Member
Executive coach with 20+ years of international corporate experience. Specializes in C-suite coaching and leadership team development.
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.
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.
CNPC Coaching Team
Our 35+ volunteer coaches are ICF-credentialed professionals who donate their time to provide affordable executive coaching to nonprofit leaders.
Afia Parveen
PCCAfia Parveen is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) specializing in leadership, executive, business, and transformation coaching.
Alex Kudinov
MCCExecutive coach and Managing Director at Tandem Coaching Academy with 20+ years of experience bridging technology leadership and professional coaching.
Allison McCarthy
ACCLeadership coach with executive experience across major healthcare organizations and entrepreneurship, now helping leaders grow with clarity and purpose.
An-Ting Chia
ACCAnny is an ICF-certified transitional coach helping individuals navigate complex change.
Ann Bernstein
ACCProfessional coach and agile leader who helps teams and individuals accomplish their goals through coaching and agility.
Cecilie Everly
ACCExecutive 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
MCCExecutive coach and CEO of Tandem Coaching with 20+ years of business experience. Serves as Board Chair and Executive Director of the Center for Nonprofit Coaching.
Chia-Lin Ho
PCCICF-certified executive coach and workplace psychologist leading 3G Leadership Solutions, specializing in leadership development and impact measurement.
Dave A. Cornelius
DM, PCC, ACTCExecutive and organization coach who partners with leaders and teams across nonprofit, for-profit, and start-up organizations as a learning facilitator.
Dave Saboe
Coach, author, and speaker who partners with clients to remove barriers and reach their full potential through focused, results-driven coaching.
David Long
Technology executive with 40 years in the industry and 20 at the executive level, bringing a teaching-centered approach to leadership coaching.
Debi Wolfe
ACCExecutive coach partnering with nonprofit and faith-based leaders to unlock their full potential and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
Deepika Dholakia
Certified leadership and executive coach with 25+ years in banking and financial services, bringing global perspective from multinational institutions.
Denesha Miller
ACCLife, career, and leadership coach who draws on executive coaching and consulting experience to help clients reach their goals.
Elise Park
PCCElise Park is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, a wife, and a homeschooling mother of four.
Gary McNeil
ACCSeasoned executive and leadership coach who works with leaders at every level, from C-suite executives to emerging talent.
Gayle Ely
PCCSeasoned executive and nonprofit leadership coach who partners with purpose-driven leaders and teams to build stronger, more effective organizations.
Giedrė Norkūnė
PCCICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), facilitator, and leadership development professional with over 11 years of experience.
Grainger Marburg
ACCICF-credentialed coach and former nonprofit leader who works with clients across the nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors.
Hannah Collier
ACCHannah A. Collier, ACC, MBA, is the Founder of Suite South Co. and an Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in leadership, technology, program management, and professional development.
Hayley Johnson-McKenzie
MCCSurya is an ICF Master Certified Coach and CEO of Radiant Health Institute, the world's first ICF Level 3 accredited holistic coaching school.
Jack Grimm
ACCOrganization leader and professional coach with a background in software engineering leadership at Getty Images and agile team management.
Jennifer Bryant
ACCJennifer Jones Bryant is an award-winning executive leadership strategist, keynote speaker, executive coach, and founder of Reaching From Within, An Empowerment Journey LLC.
Jeremy Branzetti
Board-certified emergency physician turned coach, bringing a decade of experience leading medical residency programs to help leaders reach their potential.
Jess Yocum
PCCCertified leadership coach with a background in organization development, partnering with senior leaders navigating complexity and change.
John Chilkotowsky
PCCJohn is an executive coach who partners with clients through a goals-driven approach, drawing on their strengths and motivations to drive meaningful growth.
Joseph Motz
Joe connects with leaders to draw out their strengths, identify limiting beliefs, and expand thinking — creating clarity for meaningful progress.
Judy Wolf
PCC, ACTCJudy is a leadership and team coach who helps service-driven leaders and organizations align their actions with aspirations and strengthen teamwork.
Kai Erasmus
ACCKai is an executive and team coach who helps leaders build effective communication, trust, and action-planning to create sustainable solutions.
Karen Bruns
PCCKaren is an ICF Professional Certified Coach who serves organizations with coaching and training across both public and private sectors.
Kerry Shannon
Kerry brings 40 years of healthcare experience to her coaching and strategic advisory practice, helping executives and leaders reach their full potential.
Kimberly Collins
ACCKimberly is an executive coach and certified Enneagram and MBTI consultant with 11 years of small business leadership experience.
Kokeb Gizaw Balcha
ACC12 years in HR at the UN across 3 countries. ICF-certified coach with an MBA in Coaching, Mentoring & Leadership.
Larissa Thurlow
PCC, ACTCLarissa specializes in facilitating reflective practice, learning, and growth for individuals, groups, and teams with deep curiosity and commitment.
Lauren Mobertz
ACCLauren is a Certified Executive Coach who helps mission-driven leaders grow themselves and their teams while navigating limited resources.
Laurie Johnson
PCCLaurie is a Professional Certified Coach who helps clients develop their potential and discover how to enjoy their work while living authentically.
Lindsey Schrader
ACCExecutive coach with 25 years of global HR leadership experience.
Lizette Ayala
ACCLizette is an executive coach blending expertise in human resources, organizational development, and wellness with over 8 years of cross-sector leadership support.
Lora McInturf
PCCI 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
Lucy Kreismer
PCCLucy is an experienced Executive Coach and leadership development strategist.
Mahima Bhagat
ACCMahima develops leaders who foster innovation, inclusion, and performance — bringing strategic focus and a business-oriented coaching approach.
Martyn Kee
ACCMartyn helps executives unleash their potential, thrive, and make successful transitions. He holds a Master’s in Coaching and Behavioural Change.
Mary Crowley
PCC, CECMary helps leaders develop their greatest potential and gain valuable interpersonal, managerial, and executive competencies.
Masae Araki
PCCMasae helps revitalize and transform organizations by enhancing leadership, developing talent, and driving behavioral and mental change.
Maura Sweeney
ACCICF-certified executive coach with 12+ years of experience helping mission-driven professionals thrive at work.
Megha Arora
PCCHuman-centered executive coach who partners with leaders to navigate growth, change, and reinvention with clarity and confidence.
Mehreen Ovais
PCC1000+ coaching, mentoring & training hours, client profile of 20+ nationalities, and global experience (Africa, Europe, Middle East, Americas, Asia & Australia).
Miguel Li Puma
Miguel has over 30 years of leadership experience in Human Resources across different industries and geographies.
Nicole DiRocco
ACCExecutive coach and HR consultant devoted to helping leaders gain the confidence and skills to bring their best to work.
Ninez Piezas-Jerbi
PCCBrings 30+ years of international organizational experience as a coach, mentor, and senior manager to help leaders grow and thrive.
Pamela Twigg
PCCExecutive coach and leadership development consultant with 20+ years of international corporate experience specializing in C-suite coaching.
Papori Roy
ACCICF (ACC) certified Life & Executive Coach specializing in career transitions.
Paula-Catalina Andrei
ACCI am a Leadership and Group Coach. I support leaders and professionals to navigate change, strengthen self-leadership, and move forward with clarity and intention.
Pooja Krumenacker
Certified leadership coach and ICF member passionate about helping leaders thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Samantha Dye
MCC, ACTCExecutive coach skilled in group dynamics, cross-cultural facilitation, and coach education. Founder of The Dynamic Space.
Sharen Ryan
ACCSharen Louise Ryan, ACC, is an ICF credentialed coach with a passion for leadership, human behaviour and reflective practice.
Sheizana Murji
ACC, ACTCFormer General Counsel and practicing lawyer who coaches professionals and teams to lead confidently through growth and change.
Shika Carter
ACCSeasoned professional with 20+ years of experience applying Agile approaches to project management and organizational coaching.
Shikha McGowan
ACCShikha McGowan is a dynamic facilitator and accredited leadership coach with almost 20 years of experience in leadership and learning.
Simcha Zevit
ACCSupports mission-driven leaders to lead well and be well — aligning body, heart, mind, and purpose through individual and group coaching.
Susie Hill
PCCLeadership and organizational effectiveness coach who helps leaders facing complex challenges move from reacting to choosing thoughtful, effective action.
Tara Hesson
ACCLeadership coach and consultant with 30+ years of experience. Founder of Hesson Talent Solutions, helping leaders unlock their potential.
Temi Bolaji-Jegede
John Maxwell certified coach and behavioral analyst (DISC) who helps professionals create the personal and professional results they desire.
TJ Bennett
ACCCoach trained to create judgment-free conversations that help leaders gain clarity and move forward with confidence.
Tonya McKenna Trabant
PCCCreates a safe, judgment-free coaching space where leaders’ best selves emerge through empathy, deep listening, and powerful questions.
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