About Me

My qualifications include:

  • Experienced leader who has held a range of leadership roles, including Vice President, Associate Dean, Endowed Professor, and Director

  • Ph.D. in Anthropology, M.A. in Latin American Studies

  • International speaker and published author (7 books, dozens of articles and chapters)

  • Leadership and Performance Coach Certification (ACT/Brown University, ICF approved)

  • Certificate in Leadership for Senior Executives (Harvard Business School)

  • Certificate in Crisis Leadership in Higher Ed (Harvard Kennedy School)

  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

  • Certified Group Coach

  • Certified Gallup Strengths Coach

  • Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach

  • HERS Leadership Institute

  • AGB Institute on Leadership and Governance in Higher Ed

  • Recognized as Top 50 Women Leaders in Ohio 2024, 2025

  • Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)

  • 2 x Fulbrighter

Coaching Approach

My evidence-based coaching methodology combines:

  • Strategic thinking and systemic analysis

  • Strengths-based development

  • Culturally competent practices

  • Whole-person wellness integration

  • Research-informed interventions