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Celeste Barretto Milligan is an executive coach and strategy leader who has spent her career helping leaders grow their impact, strengthen their practice, and lead meaningful change in complex systems. She brings deep experience across education, nonprofits, and public-serving organizations, including senior leadership, district and school transformation, talent development, and leadership coaching. Celeste earned her Bachelor’s degree from Douglass College at Rutgers University, and her MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. She spent 16 years as a teacher, campus assistant principal and principal, and school district chief in Texas, and now leads outcomes-driven executive coaching and digital transformation with dozens of school districts across the country. Celeste is the daughter of a Uruguayan immigrant, a first-gen college graduate, and is proud to be among the ~3% of individuals holding an MBA who identify as a Latina. Her hardest, and most important job, is leading within her family as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend.
Celeste brings a warm, direct, and thoughtful presence to her work, and believes strong coaching can help leaders move from insight to action with courage and with clarity.
My coaching style in 3 words: Discerning, Generative, Emergent
My favorite part about coaching: My life’s work is for each of us to live out our most joyful, just, and generative life’s purpose. Getting to be part of that journey with clients, earning your trust, and creating a container with you where you can explore self is one of my greatest honors.
Ask me about: Sense-making from chaos, emerging technology, futurism, taking big leaps, overcoming imposter syndrome, systems and executive leadership, Pk-12 campus and district leadership, community organizing, and Doberman Pinschers.
Vanity Jenkins is the Founder of ShiftED Consulting, where she serves as an executive coach, leadership strategist, and organizational equity consultant, helping leaders build inclusive, high-performing cultures. With more than 20 years of experience across nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors, she has coached over 150 leaders and delivered thousands of hours of leadership development and executive coaching nationwide. Vanity specializes in equity-centered leadership, organizational transformation, talent strategy, and supporting women of color leaders in navigating leadership, identity, and workplace change. Before founding ShiftED Consulting, she held senior leadership roles at organizations including Teach For America and Teaching Trust, where she led large-scale coaching, leadership development, and DEI initiatives impacting thousands of leaders and educators. Vanity blends strategy, empathy, and accountability to help individuals and organizations move from aspirational values to meaningful, sustainable change. She earned her B.A. From Rutgers University and her M.A. From Delta State. She currently lives in South Carolina with her daughter, where she is pursuing a PhD form Penn State University.
Strategic, values-aligned, compassionate
Seeing clients reach their goals
Leadership Development, Consulting, Community-Centered Leadership, Culturally Responsive Leadership, Education, Policy, Human Resources, Interview Skills, Resume and LinkedIn Optimization, Balancing Parenting and Leadership, Eldest Daughters and Leadership, and Support in Reaching Your Goals.
Melissa Cantarero Weiss has dedicated her career to public service and has nearly 20 years of experience working in various roles in local government. She is passionate about developing high performing local governments. Melissa has a wealth of experience in change management, leadership development, and building high performing teams. She brings a pragmatic, results-oriented lens to her coaching, grounded in deep experience advising leaders through periods of change, transition, and transformation. Melissa’s professional experience provides her with a nuanced understanding of the challenges leaders face and successful strategies to overcome them.
In addition to her work experience, she has a BA in Economics and Spanish from Colorado State University and an MPA from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs, which is consistently ranked the # 1 MPA program in the country by U.S. News & World Reports. Melissa is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach.
Ask me about: establishing credibility, navigating bias, work/life harmony, workplace culture, change management, leading teams, and navigating political or organizational complexities.
Analiza Quiroz Wolf is a seasoned, certified executive coach who has 20+ years of experience coaching policy and advocacy leaders, C-suite leaders, superintendents, and CEOs to strengthen their organizations and expand their impact. Over the past 25 years, Analiza has supported hundreds of executive leaders with clarity, confidence, and concrete tools for transformational change rooted in equity. Analiza is also an Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School in HR, Talent, and Leadership and sits on the Taylor Morrison corporate board (NYSE: TMHC).
Her leadership journey spans roles as CEO of a NYC charter school network, Brand Manager at a Fortune 200 company, Board Member of an AI start-up, and Captain in the U.S. Air Force.
She holds dual degrees (BA and BS) from Stanford University, an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the Broad Center (now at Yale). A Fulbright Scholar, Pahara Fellow, and member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network,
Analiza is also an acclaimed author: The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color’s Guide to Leadership, Balikbayan: A Filipino Homecoming, Native Americans Who Inspire Us, Latin Americans Who Inspire Us, and Asian Americans Who Inspire Us, which was named to the Gold House Book List. Analiza leads women’s leadership programs and a podcast called Women of Color Rise.
Coaching Style (3 Words)
● MBTI● DiSC● Hogan Assessment● Emotional Intelligence (EQi-2.0)● Energy Leadership Index |
● 360s● CliftonStrengths● Positive Intelligence● Conscious Leadership● BigFive personality test |
I support leaders unleash the brilliance already within them. Grounded in a trusting relationship, I offer structure, support, and space to clarify their vision—whether in work, home, or community—and take intentional action to bring that vision to life.
Coaching Specialization
Helping leaders show up in their full, authentic selves—because their identity is their superpower.
Climbing to Mt. Everest Base Camp, writing children’s books, going to Burning Man with my two kids, and wrestling alligators.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/analizawolf/
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Stephanie spent nearly 20 years at Rutgers University working with faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students in a variety of capacities. Most recently, she was the Senior Director of the BOLD Center for Leadership, Career, and Personal Development at Douglass Residential College for women in New Brunswick, New Jersey. At the BOLD Center, Stephanie ran programs for students to clarify their academic and career goals through hands-on experiences, connected them with role models and professionals, and prepared them for success in their personal and professional lives.
Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies, and a master’s degree in education, specializing in the social and philosophical foundations of education. She is currently finishing a second master’s in educational theory, organization, and policy. Her research is centered on urban public school financing and governance. Stephanie’s passion for educational equity comes from her own experiences growing up in Paterson, New Jersey and seeing her father fight for public school funding in the early 1990s.
Read more about Stephanie’s professional experience and academic research interests.
My coaching style in three words
My favorite part about coaching
I love seeing individuals grow over time, watching them build confidence in their own talents and abilities, and providing connections and resources that have an immediate impact on someone’s journey.
Ask me about:
Resources for early and mid-career professionals, translating your skills for new career paths, building your resume and/or LinkedIn, navigating a job search, finding internships or other experiential learning opportunities, and applying to graduate programs or law school.
Judith Cruz is a native Texan with Guatemalan heritage and lives in Houston with her husband and three sons. Judith received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Special Education from George Washington University. She has twenty-five years of experience as an educator, non-profit leader, and volunteer in public schools. She is a former Trustee and board chair for the Houston Independent School District and is the Texas Assistant Director for the Education Trust. In her spare time, she dances with Mexico en Danzas Ballet Folkólrico, bakes, and cheers her kids on at their soccer games.
My coaching style in three words:
Adaptable
Pragmatic
Focused
My favorite part about coaching:
I love helping those I coach get unstuck or accomplish something they didn’t think was possible.
Ask me about:
Student Outcomes Focused Governance
Superintendent evaluations
Superintendent search
Audit function
Email me at: judith.cruz@educationalequity.org
Erica Mosca is proud to be the first person in her family to graduate from college. She is a former teacher, Special Projects Manager for the fifth largest school district, along with being a founder and executive director for her own non-profit, Leaders in Training. Today, Leaders in Training empowers over 200 students annually with a 100% college acceptance rate and an 81% postsecondary persistence rate including 20 different institutions in eight states. 100% of members in Erica’s non-profit commit to using their education and success to empower their home community. She currently serves in the Nevada State Legislature as the first Filipina to ever serve in the state.
Megan is a political strategist, attorney, and voting rights advocate with a passion for helping leaders overcome barriers to success. She has served in various leadership roles with municipal, state, and federal campaigns, specializing in political compliance, coalition building, community affairs, and building infrastructure for remote teams. Megan currently serves as Vice President of Law & Policy at Voting Rights Lab and previously served as Senior Director of Elected Leadership for LEE where she managed a team of political professionals supporting the leadership and campaign development of LEE members across the country. Megan earned a BA in English from the University of Florida and a JD from Howard University School of Law. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children.
Marcus is an educator, activist, community organizer, and trailblazer that’s passionate about helping future leaders find agency through critical thinking and an equitable curriculum. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the Foster Business School at the University of Washington-Seattle, and a Master of Arts in Counseling/Psychotherapy from Rowan University. Marcus currently serves as Director and Chair for the Bend-La Pine School developing policy and equity leadership, co-founder of the Father’s Group (a non-profit establishing leadership opportunities for youth in the community), and serves on the Oregon Department of Education Curriculum Development Council for African-American Education. In his spare time, he officiates in the community, enjoys cycling, and is a world traveler.
Email me at: marcus.legrand@educationalequity.org
I have spent the last 20 years advising senior executives in state and local government, non-profits, higher education, politics, and corporate philanthropy. My diversity of experiences and cross-sector relationships have given me a unique insight into the intersection between organizational transformation and personal and professional growth.
I specialize in leadership practice and personal change management; working with clients to seize opportunity and move beyond barriers that are limiting their personal and organizational success.
Having the honor to support and experience clients arriving at “Aha” moments, gaining key insights about themselves their work and leadership. The look and sound of reflections that lead to clarity, understanding and the realization of mastery.
Building partnerships and collaborations with individuals and groups who have traditionally been considered or labeled as the “opposition”.
Tai A. Dixon is CEO and Principal Consultant at Tai D. Coaching and Consulting Inc., where she works with leaders as an executive coach and workplace culture consultant in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, talent management and talent acquisition. Tai brings over 17 years of experience to this work centered on leading in a variety of sectors. Tai is also a Senior Consultant and Project Lead at Frontline Solutions part-time, where she leads large-scale DEI projects with the support of a team of consultants.
Most recently, Tai was the Chief Talent and Equity Officer at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School Network where she led the Talent Management Team. Prior to joining staff at E.L. Haynes, Tai was the National Director of State Offices and Field Operations for the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a national child policy, community organizing, and advocacy organization. In this capacity she led an 80+ person team and directly managed CDF’s state office Executive Directors, national community organizing staff, CDF Haley Farm staff, national Beat The Odds Scholarship Program staff, and CDF Internship Program staff.
Tai has dedicated her career to advocacy, social justice and developing others to become ever stronger leaders and agents of change. She’s held prior roles leading fundraising for Teach For America- Baltimore and leading National Talent Acquisition for Teach For America. She’s also practiced law as a civil litigator at Goodell DeVries, LLP in Baltimore, and she taught 7th and 8th Grade English and ESL in Houston Texas.
For the past 13 years, Ms. Dixon has worked as the Assistant Coach and now adjunct Professor of Appellate Advocacy for the Charles Hamilton Houston National Moot Court Team at her alma mater, Howard University School of Law, helping law students of color hone their oral advocacy and appellate brief writing skills. In addition to her Juris Doctorate from the Howard University School of Law, Tai holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Spelman College and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas, a Certificate in Professional Coaching from The Center For Coaching Certification, and a Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certificate from Cornell University.
I love supporting individuals in tapping into the why behind their aspirations and creating action plans and accountability to reach their goals. Using my professional experiences to help support others in their personal and professional journey is the most rewarding work I’ve done.
Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Consulting, Law, Education, Policy, Human Resources, Operations Leadership, Interview skills, Resume and Linked-In Guidance, Support in Reaching Your Goals.
Prior to joining LEE, Naya spent 10 years as a senior leader at Teach For America, after nearly 6 years as Executive Director of a school-based educational non-profit in South Los Angeles and having worked for the Mayor of Los Angeles. She began her career in education as a 1994 TFA Corps member teaching in Washington, DC. Naya holds a BA in Latin American Studies and Latin American Literature from Smith College and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Pepperdine University. Naya attributes her focus on ending educational inequity to her experiences growing up and being raised in the rural Southwest (she proudly hails from small town Alamosa, Colorado). Community, family, equity, and the importance of JOY are values that both drive and guide Naya as a leader, as a friend, as a mother, as a partner, and, as a person deeply committed to making tangible, positive change.
Meeting new people and being a part of their journey, deepening connections and growing through shared experiences and trust; gaining inspiration and insights from members.
Prepping for interviews; networking strategically; career changing (even as a senior leader); executive coaching; bringing your most authentic self to interviews; transitioning successfully into a new role.
I LOVE to see people succeed and to challenge self-imposed limitations. I enjoy it so much, I founded a personal and professional development company committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve their desired outcomes.
During my career in Federal government, I took joy from the opportunity to DEVELOP and ENGAGE managers and employees through training, mentoring and coaching. Blessed with amazing opportunities – including leading government-wide efforts to improve CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE – I derived extreme satisfaction from identifying and implementing solutions to improve government operations for customers. I have a natural gift for finding solutions to develop organizations and individuals. I also have a PASSION for empowering people to make their greatest contribution.
In my federal Training Director, Customer Service Director, and Senior Executive Service positions, as well as my tenure as the Executive Director of a 1,500-member, professional development focused non-profit, I led people and change to improve organizational impact. Now, as an Executive and Career Coach, I guide employees to align their values, strengths and interests with meaningful career paths, and help them quickly advance along their career journey.
After more than 15 years of leading people and change, I decided to focus specifically on personal and professional development. A different type of public service, this career leverages experience in training design, employee engagement and coaching to optimize outcomes.
I enjoy seeing and hearing those “aha” moments among my clients. When they identify something that has blocked their growth, and commit to action to change their situation, I know we are about to celebrate a win!
Ask me about challenging the status quo and disrupting the matrix within the Federal government, and capacity building within nonprofit organizations.
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