We are entering a defining chapter of global

transformation — one that is reshaping how power,

value, and responsibility are shaped across society

and the planet.

I work with leaders to meet that moment —

grounding strategy in ethics, courage, and a deep

responsibility for the systems and communities they shape.

Before sustainability became a department or acronym, it was radical, hopeful, and deeply personal. Working in human rights shaped how I understand systems, power, and responsibility. I went on to spend more than two decades leading transformation inside complex, matrixed organizations, helping integrate sustainability and impact into business models as the field evolved from grassroots to the boardroom.

As I watched impact become more mainstream, frameworks multiply, and expectations rise, something essential began to fade: our human connection to the very natural world we are aiming to protect. Purpose started to feel surface level.

So I stepped away—and went back to where this work began for me.

The ocean became my teacher.

It reminded me that we are not here to manage nature—we are part of it. That lasting change doesn’t come from control, but from relationship. Not from extraction, but from regeneration. And that the kind of leadership required now must be courageous, moral, and deeply connected to the systems we are seeking to protect.

This realization became the foundation for Exel Impact.

Today, I work with leaders and teams to design values-driven strategies that function more like living systems—adaptive, resilient, and deeply human. My work blends strategy, leadership advisory, and immersive experiences to help leaders evolve how they lead, so the impact they create can truly endure.

If you’re sensing that the way you’ve been leading is no longer enough for what the world is asking, I’d be honored to support you in shaping what comes next.

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Qualifications

  • I’m trained by the Co-Active Training Institute and the Garrison Institute’s Inner Transformation for Social Impact Leaders program—two powerful approaches I combine with 20+ years in global corporate sustainability. My coaching blends strategic clarity with emotional intelligence and mindfulness, helping leaders align purpose with impact. The result: stronger resilience, clearer decisions, and more authentic leadership in service of people, planet, and systems change.

  • I completed the IFTF Foresight Essentials course, gaining future-ready tools to help organizations and leaders navigate uncertainty and spot emerging trends. Grounded in 50+ years of proven strategic foresight, this training sharpens my ability to design innovative, resilient strategies for climate, business, and social impact. I use these tools to help clients think ahead—and act with clarity today.

  • I began my consulting career at BSR, advising global consumer goods and tech companies on responsible supply chains and sustainability strategy. I’m certified by the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, bringing a unique lens that blends human rights, sustainability, and leadership development. This helps my clients lead with purpose and create inclusive, values-aligned impact—from their teams to their global supply chains.

  • I’ve served as an adjunct professor at Presidio Graduate School, teaching sustainable leadership and systems change to MBA students. I’ve built mentorship and pro bono models supporting social entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Today, I bring this global, values-driven approach to coaching emerging leaders and founder cohorts shaping the future of climate, innovation, and impact.

  • A BBC-certified sailor with offshore experience in Europe and inshore racing on the San Francisco Bay, I also leads sailing-based experiences for women leaders. These connected sailing journeys offer space to reflect, network, and learn from one another—combining nature, leadership, and community in powerful and memorable ways.

“By stepping into undefined spaces, building what didn’t exist, and walking away from what wasn’t aligned, my passion and profession became one. There is no single path. Trust yourself, hone your craft, and gather great people around you. Purpose moves when you do.”