2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Deepak Patil (he/him)

Deepak has dedicated all 20 years of his career to helping individuals, teams, and organizations to be the best versions of themselves. As a coach and certified facilitator, he designs and facilitates strategic change interventions, leads workshops for senior and middle management, and has been a coach to corporate executives with more than 1000 hours of coaching experience.

Deepak has provided consulting and coaching services to a diverse range of organizations including government and non-government organizations, Silicon Valley technology start-ups, universities, and Forbes...

Diane Lang (she/her/ella)

Diane G. Lang is an ICF certified executive coach who has coached leaders in higher education and K-12 settings. As a DEI strategist, she is experienced with coaching for equity and antiracist liberation, including goal setting, cycles of inquiry, and identifying and establishing action plans related to individual and collective problems of practice. Her coaching stance includes listening-centered practices as she concentrates on patterns and trends to help clients work towards solutions. At UC Berkeley Diane has been a facilitator for the Haas anti-racist campus initiative and a...

Dina Venezky, PhD, BCC (she/her)

Hi! I'm Dina, the founder of Sparkling Leaders—an inquiry-based learning company dedicated to fueling the growth of inquisitive professionals through development, coaching, and networking.

With over 20 years of experience in management, communications, and professional development, I specialize in cultivating a positive mindset. My approach involves leveraging individuals’ unique strengths to bridge the gaps between their current positions and aspirations.

My coaching journey has been enriched by a diverse background, including roles at Smith College, Stanford GSB...

Diny Chen (she/her)

Diny Chen is an ICF-certified coach who brings curiosity, energy, commitment, and thoughtfulness. She is deeply invested in partnering with clients from diverse backgrounds to unlock their full potential and fulfillment. Her professional experiences span across the design, technology, and nonprofit industries. She currently works as a Program Manager at YouTube Music, serves as an advocacy lead for the Asians@ YouTube ERG, and volunteers her time as a coach for Google’s internal coaching program, Coaching For Everyone, and the Humanitarian Coaching network.

Donna Vivar (she/her)

Donna is the Senior Advisor on Equity and Belonging in the Division of Student Affairs at UC Berkeley. With 20+ years in higher education, she is a dedicated professional who leads by serving students, staff, and faculty from an equity, inclusion, and belonging lens.

In her coaching practice, she understands we are all made up of different identities and life experiences that influence the decisions we make in our day-to-day work-life juggle - the whole of you is not only considered, but celebrated. Work with her to clarify your intentions to manifest your goals. She will...

Duncan Cheung (he/him)

CTI Co-Active trained leadership and executive coach with over 750 hours of professional coaching hours and 120 hours of coaching training. Also a seasoned wilderness sherpa and minimalist backpacking instructor. Based in Berkeley CA.

2023 impact highlights:

Helped a coachee jump 11 years in his career ladder in 1 year of coaching, landing his dream job and working on the highest profile project in the tech industry. Coached a mid-career professional to become the most networked employee with the best knowledge of the inner workings of the 60 highest-growth...

Ellie Tabibian (she/her)

I'm a career and executive coach certified in MBTI, CliftonStrengths, Strong Interest Inventory, and the MindScan. I taught Career Development Theories and Techniques at Pepperdine University. I've served clients from diverse backgrounds including undergraduate and graduate students, C Suite, STEM, LGBTQ, those with addictions and felonies, etc. I've delivered trainings to build high-functioning teams in medical practices and financial services. In a brief coaching call, I ensure clients' need for coaching is addressed to gain clarity, provide helpful resources, and action items to...

Emma Pineda Fortin (she/her/ella)

Emma is a Latina with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, former software consultant and COO of an e-commerce startup. She is a professional somatic coach certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). She trained at InviteChange and the Somatic Wilderness Institute and specializes in working with multicultural leaders 1:1, as well as facilitating group workshops. As a somatic coach, she brings her lived experience as a person of color, executive, scientist and yoga teacher. She uses somatic tools to connect the mind, body and heart. Emma...

Emma Wood (she/her)

I have a decade of experience as a management consultant and leader at high-growth companies. Before transitioning to coaching full-time, I was the COO of a private equity-backed consumer products company and have also held various roles in strategy, operations, investing, and innovation for companies such as McKinsey & Company, Sheryl Sandberg’s foundation (LeanIn.Org & OptionB.Org), ZX Ventures / AB InBev, and startups such as Haus. I have both an MBA and a BA from Stanford.

I recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest after many years in NYC and the Bay Area. I...

Erika Reynolds (she/her)

Erika Reynolds has been leading and coaching teams and individuals since 2002. Erika has coached a wide range of leaders from high-achieving student leaders to Executive Directors. Erika is passionate about coaching women in leadership positions to live in alignment with their purpose in their careers by helping them uncover and leverage their unique gifts and talents. Erika helps clients show up as the leader they want for their team with ease and without burning out, so they have more time and energy at the end of the day for their family, friends, and interests. Erika approaches...