2025 NOW Conference Coaches

Deborah Annes

DA Consulting, LLC, Advanced ADHD and Neurodiversity Coach

I have had the privilege of traversing a multifaceted career landscape, embodying roles such as business psychologist, university professor, sports psychologist, career coach, executive, and consultant. This diverse journey has equipped me with experiences and insights that I bring into my coaching practice.

My approach to coaching is to integrate science, theory, intuition, heart, and practicality to craft a holistic coaching experience. My clientele includes educators and students, executives, and veterans, each benefiting from a personalized and impactful coaching journey....

Dave Cortright

Own Your Mental Health, Professional Coach

Dave is a certified integral coach (New Ventures West) and podcaster (Own Your Mental Health). He is passionate about helping others, and by guiding them to find their true calling, he amplifies my impact on improving the world. Building on a foundation of presence, acceptance, and compassion, He explores both the salient and unseen with clients to reveal new insights, deepen capacities, and foster growth.

He is a teaching assistant for his coaching alma mater, New Ventures West. He serves on the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board, the California Behavioral Health...

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik Coaching & Consulting, Team Architect, Leadership Coach

Daria Rudnik is an ex-Deloitte and former Chief People Officer for Tech and Telecom companies with 15+ years of international executive experience. She's a Team and Leadership coach specializing in leadership development and team effectiveness for remote and hybrid teams. Board member for the World Ethics Organization and Founder of an EdTech Startup Aidra.AI

Her business background includes global organizations like Deloitte and Swedbank. Her educational background is in Law and Philology, and she has more than 2000 hours of coach-specific training.
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Daniel Moglen

UC Davis Health, Education and Training Specialist

Daniel created and implemented a successful coaching program for scholar at UC Davis Health, where he has worked for eight years. Daniel holds a PhD in Linguistics and a Coaching Certificate from UC Davis.

As a coach, Daniel creates a container for people to explore questions and depths without judgment.

Claudia Gey

UC Berkeley, Co-Active Coach

I am a certified Co-Active (CTI) coach with over 15 years of experience coaching youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including 7+ years specializing in career development. As the director of a career pathway program, I have designed and implemented strategies to support clients facing significant barriers to employment, particularly those from marginalized communities. My volunteer work has included providing career coaching to immigrants, refugees, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, further deepening my commitment to equity and empowerment.

I believe that every...

Christie Cotcher

Christie Cotcher Coaching, ICF-Certified Self-Care Coach for Burnt Out Professionals

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach and LMFT with 15 years of mental health experience, I’m passionate about helping you gain clarity and strategies to manage your stress and burnout and create a work-life integration where you feel in control of your time and energy. After experiencing burnout during my career as a therapist, I dove headfirst into self-care and stress management training and never looked back!

I'll be your collaborative thought-partner in your discovery process, honoring your strengths and focusing on what is within your control, and what you can do about...

Charmaign Lomastro

Right Management, Career Management Consultant

Charmaign Lomastro is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Certified Career Services Provider through the National Career Development Association, and a Certified Career Transition Coach through Career Thought Leaders. She brings 20+ years of experience in career development and coaching, workforce development, higher education, and human resources. She supports students and professionals, at various levels, to accelerate their newfound career direction, discover their strengths, and further develop their skill set. Charmaign coaches...

Charles Reader

San Francisco Bay Area Coaches, Board Member; Director of Inclusion; PCC, CPC, ELI-MP

Charles Reader is a certified Executive, Leadership, and Personal Growth Coach with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals and organizations toward their fullest potential. As Managing Principal of Personal Peak Coaching, Charles blends his expertise in leadership, personal growth, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) to create transformative coaching experiences. His practice centers on empowering folx from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that all clients feel seen, heard, and valued in their unique journeys.

Grounded in empathy, equity, and...

Chanda Dharap

Dharap Coaching and Consulting LLC, Leadership and Personal Growth Coach

I am a technologist turned coach with 25 years of experience leading teams in fast-paced environments. As a coach, my focus is on partnering with you to identify limiting beliefs and behaviors, create new habits and patterns, and develop a clear vision for your future. I can help with a wide range of issues, including career changes, leadership, personal growth and development, discovering your unique value proposition, and living a life filled with purpose – at work and outside of work.

My coaching approach is "co-active", which means that I view my clients as inherently...

Celine Jeremiah

ICF San Diego Leadership Board, Director of Strategic Alliance

Celine is an ICF-certified coach and personal trainer who manages Talent Development at the SF Giants. She bridges mind and body to empower leaders and teams. Her experience includes global onboarding, workshop facilitation, internal consulting, leadership coaching, content and program creation, building talent development and serving on the Silicon Valley HR Network and International Coaching Federation, San Diego.

As a Sri Lankan, Chinese and Portuguese immigrant who speaks Spanish proficiently after studying abroad, Celine deeply values curiosity as a pathway to connection...