2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Christine Moskell (she/her)

Christine Moskell, PhD is a coach-in-training for higher education professionals. She has completed 40/60 hours of the Higher Ed Coaches Training Program with Dr. Katie Linder. Christine is working towards an Associate Certified Coach Credential with the International Coaching Federation.

Christine has held numerous roles in higher education: extension community educator, graduate student, lecturer, and Jazzercise instructor. At Colgate University, she currently works as a Senior Instructional Designer to support faculty's educational development. She is also the co-chair of...

Cori Caldwell (she/her)

Pivot & Flow Career Strategy was founded three years ago with the mission of helping individuals and teams re-discover the purpose, flow, excitement, and energy of work they love. As the lead career strategist & coach, and Certified Sparketype Advisor (CSA), Cori teaches proven strategies for applying lasting mindset shifts and creates safe containers for clients to explore ‘what’s next’ in their careers. Focus areas include career growth planning, transitioning roles or industries, mitigating burnout, interview prep, and negotiation skill building. We work with professionals...

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 (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...