Innovators in Inspired Leadership

Jen is a visionary, accomplished entrepreneur, and a co-founder of InspireCorps. With over 25 years of experience, including roles within Fortune 500 companies, she inspires transformative business results that transform lives in the process.

Sandy is a distinguished thought leader at the intersection of academia and executive leadership. Her academic rigor and ability to practically apply content has supported InspireCorps’ success through evidence-based impact and content development.

Bevin Mugford is an experienced leadership and learning expert, organizational consultant, and executive coach with an established track record in leadership development and enterprise transformation. She advises clients on aligning talent, culture, and business strategy to accelerate performance and build resilient, people-centered organizations.

Judy has been an integral part of InspireCorps since 2015, serving as the architect of its financial management, business operations, and critical infrastructure. Holding both CFO and COO roles, her energetic and supportive approach, combined with extensive business acumen, has been essential in driving the company’s growth and success.

Laura is a dynamic leadership development and people strategy consultant with extensive experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors. At InspireCorps, she leads strategic planning and growth initiatives, delivering cutting-edge client solutions. Her deep expertise in organizational and leadership development, paired with her mastery of strategic communication, makes her a driving force for transformative change.

Gabi leads InspireCorps' client experience and executive coaching division with a systems-based approach that creates sustainable, people-centered solutions. Her methodology, rooted in best practices from the International Coaching Federation, combines compassion and enthusiasm with a rigorous, collaborative style. This unique blend allows Gabi to foster environments where authentic growth and organizational excellence thrive.

Serina stands at the helm of InspireCorps' creative strategy, serving as the steward of the company's brand and spearheading its development across all touchpoints. As director of creative strategy, she bridges the realms of brand development and strategic curriculum design, crafting cohesive brand narratives that resonate deeply with clients and drive meaningful impact.

Toks brings over a decade of experience to her role as director of business development at InspireCorps. Her expertise in crafting innovative enterprise-wide capability programs and leveraging immersive learning experiences, positions her at the forefront of organizational transformation strategies.

Danny brings a distinctive blend of behavioral science expertise and practical leadership development experience to his role as senior principal consultant. His approach combines rigorous academic research with innovative facilitation techniques to create transformative learning experiences that drive sustained organizational change and leadership excellence.

Laura is a seasoned project and operations manager with decades of expertise across industries including travel, public relations, educational marketing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Her extensive background spans both Fortune 500 companies and startups, where she has honed her ability to deliver innovative solutions and drive operational excellence.

Jill thrives as an executive assistant and engagement manager, leveraging over 20 years of executive-level support to streamline operations and drive strategic planning. Renowned as the “Jill of all Trades,” she excels at orchestrating seamless travel, managing complex calendars, and providing operational support to enhance productivity and ensure readiness across the organization.

Max Avruch brings over 12 years of expertise in learning experience design, employee wellbeing, and organizational development. As Associate Director of Learning Experience Design at InspireCorps, he creates transformative learning experiences that inspire meaningful work, shift behaviors, and enable leaders, teams, and organizations to thrive.

Orlena Cowan-Bailey is an award-winning HR leader, keynote speaker, and culture consultant known for her bold, transformative approach to workplace excellence. With over two decades of progressive leadership experience spanning nonprofit, public sector, and Fortune 100 organizations, she combines strategic expertise with genuine passion for making work more human.

Jill Berquist is a Master Certified Coach and trusted advisor helping executives to unleash their unique brilliance to powerfully lead their teams, while enhancing influence, engagement and business results. Jill brings over 25 years of experience working with diverse clients in a variety of industries and the nonprofit sector.

With over two decades of experience, Dolores is an executive coach and leadership consultant known for helping leaders navigate complex challenges. She has served as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across industries such as technology, biotech, financial services, and higher education.

Peter is a visionary in purpose-driven change, guiding leaders and teams to maximize their positive impact. He is passionate about ‘Connected Leadership’ and systems change toward a ‘Net-Zero’ world, sharing his insights through teaching, writing, and speaking, as well as through coaching leaders and supporting organizations at the forefront of this transition.

As a leadership development expert, Jordana has over a decade of experience empowering leaders and teams to reach their full potential. She is a global learning and development consultant, certified coach, and facilitator who has designed and led leadership programs, workshops, team-building sessions, and coaching engagements for individuals and organizations worldwide. Jordana has worked across industries such as nonprofits, higher education, SaaS technology, financial services, and e-commerce, partnering with Fortune 100 companies and organizations on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

Marina is a seasoned talent management consultant and career coach with over 20 years of experience in enhancing workforce capabilities and nurturing individual leaders. Her passion for leadership development is evident in her work across industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, and the public sector.

Stephen brings over 20 years of experience as a leadership coach and team performance consultant to his role as Senior Consultant at InspireCorps. With a systems-thinking approach, he collaborates with clients to create holistic solutions that drive performance and change, all while enhancing the employee experience.

Sue is a change catalyst with over 20 years of experience leading high-stakes transformations across sectors, from Capitol Hill to the C-suite in healthcare. With a strategic mindset and empathetic communication style, she excels in developing authentic leaders and guiding organizations through complex changes. Sue has held leadership roles, including chief of staff to the CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and deputy communications director for the top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She now works with emerging leaders and C-suite executives in industries such as life sciences, healthcare, professional services, and technology.

Golbie is a leadership advisor and executive coach with deep expertise in guiding individuals and organizations through growth, transition, and transformation. She brings a unique blend of business acumen and human-centered insight, shaped by leadership roles in tech, consumer goods, and investing—including Chief People Officer at Culture Amp and Global Head of People at Quay Eyewear. At BlackRock, she founded a global mindfulness program that reached 1,500 employees in 17 countries.

Katie brings over 30 years of expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, and performance psychology. As a certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, she specializes in creating high-performing, human-centered workplaces through courageous leadership and design thinking. Katie’s adventurous spirit and experiential approach enable her to help leaders and teams unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change.

As a coach, facilitator, consultant and mentor, Joanna partners with leaders navigating high-stakes challenges, organizational complexity, and authentic leadership. Her approach challenges one-size-fits-all frameworks. She helps leaders develop the agility and strategic mindset, allowing them to choose the right approach for any situation. Through personalized, strength-based coaching, she meets clients where they are and equips them with practical tools that activate the full spectrum of who they are as leaders.

Scott is a seasoned executive coach and leadership consultant who partners with leaders navigating pivotal moments of change. With over 30 years of senior leadership experience spanning marketing, digital transformation, and enterprise change, he brings a grounded, results-oriented approach that helps executives align who they are with how they lead.

Simone brings over a decade of expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, and inclusive leadership. She is a speaker, facilitator, trainer, and executive career coach focused on transformational leadership solutions, with a particular emphasis on women’s leadership and inclusive leadership. Before transitioning to coaching, Simone held leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies, where she developed a deep understanding of corporate strategy and leadership dynamics.

Derek brings a wealth of experience to his role as senior consultant at InspireCorps, combining his expertise in finance, technology, and operations with a passion for team and leadership development. His background as a founder, CEO, COO, and CFO in multiple women's apparel and retail innovation companies provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing modern businesses.

Shannon is one of the first 100 people in the world with a master’s in applied positive psychology.  She has over 20 years of experience growing leaders and facilitating transformational experiences as a facilitator, teacher, entrepreneur, author, and executive coach. Her previous career as an actor and Broadway producer taught her how to engage others and understand what motivates people.

Dr. Kat is an executive coach and leadership consultant who helps leaders enhance their self-awareness and transform the way they lead. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in leadership, organizational, and team development, working with leaders and teams across the globe. Katharina’s approach is eclectic, blending experiential and dialogic methods as a coach, facilitator, and teacher.

John is a coach, consultant, and practitioner-scholar curious about what flourishing will look like in organizations and for individuals within organizations. John’s approach centers on using coaching to inspire, not to “fix.” It is informed by jazz improvisation, emotional/social intelligence, and whole-person coaching. Each lends itself to leveraging an individual’s strengths in service to a flourishing future.

Marcy is a seasoned executive coach, leadership consultant, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential. She specializes in guiding senior leaders and teams to maximize performance through tailored solutions that align with their vision and objectives.

Cree is an entrepreneur and consulting psychologist with a 15-year career as a consultant, executive coach, and clinician, which she brings to her work at InspireCorps. Her expertise extends to employee well-being and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and she provides a holistic approach to organizational and leadership development.

Karen is a ‘couragist’—an Executive Coach and Consultant dedicated to building courage as a pathway to transformation and professional effectiveness. Her approach empowers leaders to make intentional, daily choices aligned with their goals, objectives, and values, fostering a culture of growth and resilience.

Marty is an executive coach and growth advisor specializing in leadership coaching, strategic growth planning, and facilitation. With over 25 years of experience, Marty partners with CEOs, senior business leaders, and startup founders to drive personal and professional transformation.