Meet Our Team

Our team is made up of coaches, veterans, and professionals who’ve walked the path of transition themselves.

We combine real-world experience with career expertise to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Board of Directors and Organization Officers

  • Aaron Abreu

    Executive Director

    Chair, Board of Directors

  • Nora Gluch

    Director of Operations

    Board Member

  • Ian Jarlett

    Director of Outreach

    Board Member

  • Alison Gareffa

    Director of Military Spouses Community

    Board Member

  • MELISSA BURKE

    Director of Military Veterans

    Board Member

  • Bill Fischer

    Director of Student Programs

    Board Member

  • Mary Kate ("Kate") Blaine

    Director of Young Adults

    Board Member

Our Coaches

  • Mya Tyler

    Mya Tyler is an ICF-ACC certified executive coach and change management expert. Mya has 20+ years of experience in leadership, strategy, and guiding people through change. Mya specializes in helping others find clarity and confidence during times of transition. As the creator of Hustle to Wholeness™, she’s passionate about redefining success to support both growth and well-being. Whether she’s working with seasoned leaders or young adults just starting out, her goal is simple: to help people lead lives that feel aligned, empowered, and meaningful. Mya enjoys learning new things and is currently cultivating her first garden in hopes of growing healthy food at home.

  • Aaron Abreu

    Aaron Abreu is an ICF-PCC, Certified Executive Coach, and healthcare leader with over 17 years of experience driving performance, development, and strategy across complex healthcare systems. Aaron’s coaching is focused on personality, behavior, and emotional intelligence (EQ-i). He is certified in EQ-i Emotional Intelligence and Team Coaching. Aaron also founded Next Generation Leaders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young adults, veterans, and military spouses through leadership coaching and career development. His work blends organizational psychology and real-world leadership to inspire clarity, confidence, and growth. Aaron enjoys great upbeat music and cycling.

  • Friederike Ranft

    Friederike Ranft is an ICF PCC-certified executive coach with nearly two decades of experience supporting leaders across Europe, Latin America, and the USA. With a background in marketing and brand strategy—including leadership roles at companies like Chanel, LVMH, and Shiseido—she brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Frie specializes in effective leadership, resilience building, and high-stakes decision-making, helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. She is known for her grounded presence, thought-provoking questions, and contagious energy. When not coaching, Frie enjoys traveling with her four favorite people, practicing yoga, and reading about human potential and the magic of the brain and body. For more information, visit www.maculacoaching.com.

  • Mary Kate ("Kate") Blaine

    Mary Kate ("Kate") Blaine is an ICF and board certified leadership coach with more than 20 years experience supporting educational and nonprofit leaders through leadership transitions formally -- and more than 20 years supporting veterans informally and through volunteer work as a transition coach. She is a proud daughter, niece, and sister of career military officers, with extensive experience helping active duty military members translate their service into "civilian speak" -- especially communicating "individual credit" for successful team leadership. She specializes in supporting the transition from military to civilian life, helping new leaders in new roles, and resume creation and interview preparation. She is known for her kindness, clarity, and gentle sense of humor, so her clients feel at ease. When not coaching, Kate enjoys slow but steady marathon running, volunteering as a leadership coach for first-gen college students, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles (which has been remarkably enjoyable in recent years!).

  • Nora Gluch

    Nora Gluch is an ACC certified executive, leadership, and career coach with over 18 years of experience in leadership and program management in federal and state government as well as private industry. With an extensive background in leadership development, strategic planning and execution, change management, and health and fitness, she brings a practical, holistic approach to coaching, underscored by scientific rigor. Nora specializes in leadership development, executive optimization, and the intersection of professional growth with individual resilience, helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. She is known for a practical, science-focused approach integrating the principles of endurance athletics to foster growth, change, and resilience. When not coaching, Nora enjoys running, hiking, and good food.

  • Alison Gareffa

    Alison Gareffa, CEC, has over 30 years of professional experience in the federal government and private industry and personally as a military spouse. This background has shaped Alison’s perspective and informed her practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Alison specializes in areas such as influential conversations, time management, goal planning, and work-life balance. Known for her calm under pressure and objectivity, Alison listens, supports, encourages, inspires and motivates in a respectful space to help others find the answers that lie within. When she’s not coaching, Alison enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, and travelling.

  • Melissa Burke

    Melissa is an Associate Certified Coach with a certification in Navigating Transitions (TQ) and a distinguished executive leader in the Navy with 28 years of experience. Her holistic approach to coaching emphasizes the creation of secure environments where leaders can challenge their perspectives, engage in self-reflection, and uncover their authentic selves. Her expertise in Navigating Transitions equips clients with additional depth and tools to discover and achieve their goals. By collaborating with clients to recognize their power of choice, Melissa facilitates their ability to initiate and navigate desired changes.

    A dedicated lifelong learner, Melissa is committed to fostering acceptance and facilitating both personal and professional growth. She empowers individuals and organizations to embrace these principles, driving meaningful transformation and development.

  • Ian Jarlett

    Ian Jarlett is a CEC-certified executive coach with a distinguished track record spanning decades, industries, and global markets. Ian partners with you when navigating critical inflection points—whether it’s a transformation, a strategic pivot, or personal growth.

    Ian’s approach is grounded, insightful, and results-driven. He excels at helping those he works with to identify unseen opportunities, tackle complex challenges, and unlock new levels of performance. His work with senior executives and emerging leaders has honed his ability to guide people through periods of significant change.

    Ian’s core values of treating everyone with respect, honor, and dignity, are at the heart of his approach. He consistently enjoys challenging the status quo and is driven by a passion for lifelong learning and helping others grow. This philosophy is captured in his guiding mantra: “If you’re not hurting yourself or anyone else, go for it.” This empowering mindset has proven to be a successful formula, helping many people achieve meaningful progress in their lives around the world.

  • Meg Wubbenhorst

    Meg Wubbenhorst is an ICF-certified coach with 25 years of experience in global marketing for clients such as Crocs, Fossil, Southwest Airlines, Samsung, and Motorola.

    With a strong background in C-level executive management, Meg's coaching approach is to blend deep insights with a cross-cultural understanding shaped by her corporate marketing career and vast travel experiences.

    Meg cares deeply for her clients. She specializes in identifying and pushing past limiting beliefs in order to conquer fear, and helping growth-minded leaders break through career plateaus, navigate transitions, and show up with more power and authenticity.

    When she's not coaching, Meg is a globe-trotting digital nomad who's solo traveled to 45+ countries (and counting!). She can often be found adventuring through Europe, riding double-decker buses in London, or enjoying a banana smoothie on the beaches of southern France.

  • Bill Fischer

    Bill Fischer is a certified leadership and executive coach and brings nearly 30 years of practical leadership experience in higher education administration, supervising, mentoring and coaching professionals to elevate performance and empower individuals to reach their full potential. His coaching style is results-oriented and finely tuned to create personalized coaching solutions that thoughtfully address the diverse challenges faced by leaders at all levels. Bill likes to spend free time with family, exercising, and playing pickleball.

  • Mike Sigler

    Michael Sigler is a experienced leadership coach with almost 10 years of coaching experience supporting national security professionals. With a background in national security, leadership, and adult education, he brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Mike focuses on leadership and nature coaching for creating a nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and empowered. When not coaching, Mike enjoys working with local scout units and hiking the old battlefields of Virginia and Maryland.

  • Chirag Panjikar

    Chirag Panjikar is an ICF ACC credentialed coach and certified Six Domains of Leadership coach with over 20 years of experience supporting professionals ranging from individual contributors to established executives. With a background in technology and Fortune 500 leadership, he brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Chirag specializes in strategic alignment, change management, and inclusive leadership, helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. He is known for blending data-driven insights with a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to unlock their vision. When not coaching, Chirag is generally ferrying one of his kids to an extracurricular activity or spending some quality time with his wife of 22 years. More details can be found on his website - https://qacchua.com

  • Alexzandra Zeigler

    Alexzandra Zeigler is an ICF-ACC coach with over 15 years of leadership experience and a background in strategic finance and human resources, bringing a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Alexzandra specializes in goal setting, time management, and workplace adjustment, helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. She is known for cultivating trust and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and empowered. When she is not coaching, Alexzandra enjoys running and spending time with her husband and children.

  • Debbie Schuhardt

    Debbie Schuhardt is an ICF ACC certified coach with over 30 years of leadership experience supporting the professional growth of team members, early careerists, and executives. With a background in healthcare leadership, she brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Debbie specializes in career clarity, goal setting, and purpose alignment helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. She is known for creating a space where clients can explore what is important to them and identify a path forward. When not coaching, Debbie enjoys baking and spending time with family.

  • Kristina Hayes

    Kristina Hayes is an ICF-certified coach with over 20 years of experience in leadership and professional development, working with professionals across organizational functions to grow, navigate change, and lead with courage. Having worked in organizations ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to large global enterprises, Kristina brings a broad perspective on building a career, fostering professional relationships, and navigating organizational dynamics in diverse environments. Kristina specializes in helping others develop career clarity, adapt to and lead through change, and move forward from a place of strength and courage. She is known for her down-to-earth, warm coaching style and for creating an open space for reflection and growth. When not coaching, you might find Kristina tending to her rose garden or out for a stroll with her husband and their two pups (and sometimes three, if they’re helping a foster pup find their new forever home).

  • Mike Brown

    Michael Brown is a certified executive coach, experienced supervisor and trainer, supporting mission-centered organizations to achieve mission success. With a 26-year background in military and law enforcement service, he brings a practical, operational perspective, and solutions oriented approach to coaching. Michael specializes in capacity building, leadership development, and strategic planning, helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. He is known for offering structure and alternative perspectives to reframe current struggles into attainable success. When not coaching, Michael enjoys DIY projects around the house.

  • Tony Francisco

    Tony Francisco is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with 5 years of experience supporting executives, leaders, and veterans. With a background in military and federal consulting, he brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Tony specializes in goal setting, confidence building, and career clarity, helping clients navigate transitions with purpose and confidence. He is known for partnering with clients to create a shared space to explore potential options while fully believing in the capabilities of his clients. When not coaching, Tony enjoys working out, playing pickleball, and writing about performance psychology via his newsletter.

  • Lisa Chandler

    Lisa Chandler is a Board Certified Coach with over 10 years of experience supporting new and emerging leaders, middle managers, and individuals working through transition. With a background in government contracting/military support, training, and leadership development, she brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching. Lisa specializes in confidence building, workplace adjustment, and career clarity, helping clients navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. She is known for providing a judgement free place to explore challenging situations and her ability to help others tap their own ability to find their best path forward through the power of perspective. When not coaching, Lisa enjoys walking, gardening or just being outside, reading, finding great places to eat and spending time with friends and family.

  • Gita Mooliyil

    Gita is an Executive Coach and Career Development specialist with a background in higher education, corporate training, and mentoring. An ICF Associate Certified Coach and GENOS Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, . GIta partners with corporate leaders, professionals, and graduate students to accelerate growth and create purposeful career paths. Her coaching practice spans senior executives and high-potential talent in pharmaceuticals, IT services, product engineering, consulting, and education. Gita focuses on strengthening leadership presence, advancing career development, enhancing emotional intelligence, and enabling strategic decision-making that delivers lasting impact. Clients appreciate a structured, results-oriented approach that blends deep insight with practical action.

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