2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Marc Fein (he/him)

Marc is an authentic, caring, and empowering CTI trained coach with a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Leadership and a background in Mental Health Advocacy, Holocaust Education, and Storytelling.

Nayely Duran (she/her)

I am Nayely Duran (she, her, hers), a dynamic professional life and leadership coach committed to unlocking the inner genius within you. With over 8 years of experience and a certification from the International Coaching Federation, I’m passionate about bringing a transformative approach to coaching, guiding clients through the realms of change, creation, and goal achievement.

Trained by the University of California, Davis, I firmly believe that no leader thrives without a fulfilling life outside the office. Embracing diversity, I collaborate with people from various...

Lynne Matthews (she/her)

Lynne is a Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach (Wellcoaches) and an Accredited Social Worker (Australian Association of Social Workers). She is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the International Coaching Federation.
Her experience spans team leadership and coaching, as well as teaching, supervision, and clinical practice in the health, mental health and social care fields. Lynne works with health and social care professionals at all stages of their careers to support their growth in the areas of personal values and professional vision and wellbeing;...

Minea Herwitz (she/her)

My name is Minea Herwitz and I am an ICF certified coach and the Director of Marketing on the Board of the ICF San Francisco Bay Area Coaches chapter. I believe in (and have experienced) the power of coaching to help people move toward goals and think beyond what they can achieve alone. As Einstein said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” My coaching approach is creative and holistic, asking the big questions and inviting in the energy of creating what one wants, rather than just problem-solving within what one has. I bring into service...

Kris Downing (she/her)

I spent my career in the leadership development field, working for a 501-c-3 educational, non-profit institution as a marketer, strategic planner, and facilitator. In 2020, I left the organization to be a coach, earning my Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification from the International Coach Federation. In addition to my private practice, I have coaching affiliations with the Center for Creative Leadership, Sounding Board, and Mastery Squared.

My coach philosophy is “challenge and cherish” which simply means that I work hard to create a safe, caring environment for the...

Samantha Dias (she/her)

Sam thrives on empowering others to achieve their full potential. She brings 14+ years of experience across Professional Coaching, Talent Development/HR/People, and Business Operations in the Technology space.

She has led regional Coaching teams for over 10,000+ Tech Professionals and designed Global Career Advancement Curricula for Learners in Continuing Education programs at UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard Extension, Northwestern, and Columbia Engineering. On the HR/People side, Sam has created innovative Performance, Talent, and Leadership programs at various startups, and...

Paige Dahlman (she/her)

I have quit lucrative "perfect" jobs, moved without plans, and prioritized creating a life of purpose, rather than finding it. I happily work full-time as a Senior Community Manager at a higher-education software company and enjoy the harmony of my work in building communities and coaching. I believe in doing things before you're ready, embracing goofiness, and feeling the power of a moment. I continually strive to develop my own life road - complete with curves, dirt, and a whole bunch of potholes along the way - for the sake of learning, growth, and embracing the imperfections in...

Magali Clazon (she/her)

Meet Magalí Clazón.

Founder of Movimiento Creativo, Magalí is a Movement Artist born in Argentina who developed her hospitality and wellness career as an Ontological Senior Coach and Yoga, Dance, and Mindfulness Teacher. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated herself to the learning and practice of somatics and movement. Her long experience in hospitality, traveling the world, and corporate life allows her to facilitate unique transformational body experiences.

In 2020, Magalí moved to San Francisco, California, to deepen her Somatics and Conscious Movement studies....

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...

Jennifer Cavenaugh (she/her)

As an Executive Leadership Coach, I work with mission-driven, committed clients to live and lead with self-integrity in alignment with their values. I have my MBA from the University of Chicago, CPCC coaching certification from the Co-Active Training Institute, and ACC from the International Coaching Federation. I leverage my vast professional experience in consulting, general management, and marketing, working for Fortune 500 companies, community-based organizations, and local government to serve clients across industries. As a Coach, I bring balanced energy, authenticity, and...