2024 NOW Conference Presenters

Kim Sapp Dinwiddie (she/her)

Kim Sapp Dinwiddie has been at Berkeley for over 22 years. She is the Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development in Talent Management and Workforce Planning at University Development and Alumni Relations. Kim provides HR and organizational consulting, instructional design and development, as well as training and facilitation to meet UDAR’s strategic workforce planning needs. She managed Berkeley’s first fundraising training program during the successful Light the Way campaign, whereby a shift in the fundraising enterprise yielded a surpassed $6B...

Leticia Montana (she/her)

Leticia Montana is an experienced leadership coach and organizational development strategist with 17 years of expertise across a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, biopharmaceuticals, tech, and management consulting. As a coach, she is recognized for her ability to guide her clients along their leadership journey while amplifying their voices, staying true to their values, and leading with authenticity. As a strategist, Leticia focuses on building people-centric solutions that tackle gaps in organizational design, culture, and skills/...

Lisa Laughter (she/her)

As the Senior Career Coach at UC Davis in Human Resources, Learning & Organizational Development, Lisa Laughter is a seasoned professional dedicated to guiding individuals toward their career aspirations. Holding certifications as an ICF and CliftonStrengths Certified coach, Lisa leverages her passion for developing others to empower individuals on their professional journeys. Known for fostering growth and providing strategic career advice, Lisa excels in creating a supportive environment for success. A trusted resource and advocate, Lisa is committed to helping...

Liza Schlosser-Olroyd (she/her)

Liza Schlosser-Olroyd finds immense joy in being a co-conspirator for the radiant wellbeing of all members of the campus community. Currently serving as the Interim Coordinator for the Advising Strategy + Training Program, Liza offers (virtual) weekly mindfulness meditation sessions (under “Healthy Lifestyle Programs” → “Mindfulness Mondays”) and monthly yoga classes for Berkeley’s...

Lucrecia Iruela (she/her)

Lucrecia Iruela is a multi-talented professional with +25 years of experience as a seasoned leadership coach, career catalyst, storyteller, and HR consultant in multiple countries. Her work in Silicon Valley has allowed her to support the largest tech companies, such as Google, Apple, and LinkedIn. In addition to working with Fortune 500 companies, she collaborates with agencies, non-profits, and universities. She creates leadership programs and workshop content, speaks, and writes for Forbes, AMA, CEO Magazine, and other publications. Lucrecia's experience as an attorney, founder, and...

Nicole Carline (she/her)

President & Head Coach at The Wellbeing Hacker

Nicole has spent over twenty years as a highly accomplished global sales and IT executive for Fortune 500 companies. As an inspiring leader, Nicole is keen on empowering individuals to identify their superpowers, strive for excellence, and live a more meaningful life. She transforms individuals' mindsets, enables them to take action, and helps them overcome limiting beliefs. Anyone who works with her or who has been in her presence immediately wants to make an impact.

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Noam Pines (he/him)

Noam Pines is an Associate Director in UC Berkeley’s Sponsored Projects Office (SPO), overseeing incoming and outgoing contracts and grants. With over fifteen years of experience in Research Administration, he has handled a wide spectrum of proposals and awards from a variety of funding agencies, with a focus on governmental entities (federal, non-federal, international) and non-profit organizations. He holds a Master's degree in International Affairs and has served on professional committees for the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). In...

Phyllis Lin (she/her)

Phyllis is a UC Berkeley Economics graduate and currently works as a Research Data Science Analyst at CITRIS Health. Her proactive approach to research has led her to assist a business school professor and participate in investment clubs, fueling her research interest. Two banking internships have exposed her to the finance world, and the summers she spent at Credit Suisse Equity Research and Citigroup Investment Banking solidified her passion for healthcare research.

Apart from her academic and professional pursuits, Phyllis enjoys playing...

R. Harumi Quinones Austria (she/her)

Harumi, Director of Student Services in the Department of Psychology, is a dedicated staff alumna with 20+ years on campus.  She credits multicultural roots for her ability to communicate with and bridge communities.

Advocacy for DEIBJ and opportunities for students and staff are her passions. She enjoys inspiring and being inspired by her team, students, faculty, and peers; effectively managing resources to support her department while developing community; and campus-wide efforts making a difference in DEIBJ.

She currently serves on the AMP...

Sabina Morgan (she/her)

Sabina Morgan is a Senior Organizational Consultant in Student Affairs. Sabina has been a staff member for almost 17 years, and is a proud Transfer, Re-Entry, Student Parent Cal alumna, earning her BA in History and American Studies. In 2016, Sabina completed her Master’s Degree in Leadership at St. Mary’s College. Sabina’s research, work, and personal passion is centered on helping individuals and teams discover and define their own personal vision for wellness and success within the context of their unique, complex, and nuanced social identities. She actively seeks joy...