Profiles in Leadership

Zach Montroy is a change agent and leadership team coach who has spent two decades in executive roles, honing his expertise in organizational strategy, people operations, people leadership and scaling companies. With a passion for helping leaders expand their impact and build trust, Zach draws from his extensive experience to help companies align their mission and values with their strategy. Over...

Rupal M Patel, PT, PhD  is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel received her PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah in 2016, her MS in PT from TWU in Houston in 1991 and her BS in PT and biology from TWU in Denton in 1990. Her research streams include...

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve im...

Therese B. Pandl, RN, MN, MBA, FACHE Executive Summary Therese is a healthcare executive, with over 35 years of progressive leadership in large, complex health care systems. Successful record of achievement in building integrated systems of care, advancing physician alignment, improving clinical delivery systems as well as developing successful risk-based payment models. She has led strategic grow...

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, is the Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration at LSU Health Shreveport.  She graduated in 1987 with a BS in PT from LSU, a MHS in 1996, and she earned her PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy in 2006, also from LSU Health Shreveport.  Sharon’s research interests include conservative...

Ellen Connelly Taaffe is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, where she teaches Personal Leadership Insights and is the Director of Women's Leadership Programming. Ellen designs and delivers the Kellogg Women's Leadership Seminar series, the signature program for female students across Kellogg's Full-time, Evening/Weekend, and Executive MBA programs.   Prior to her a...

Ryan Lavarnway is a former Major League Baseball catcher, currently working as a keynote speaker and leadership coach. Over his fifteen-year career, Ryan represented eight different teams in the Major Leagues, including the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. He also proudly represented Israel internationally in both the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics, which earned him recognition...

Andy Moye is a seasoned commercial leader and corporate development executive who has worked across the molecular diagnostics, biotechnology and life sciences industries. He is currently Chief Executive Officer at Paige and previously served as Chief Commercial Officer, where he led the company’s clinical sales and commercial strategy, including the U.S. launch of Paige Prostate, the first and onl...

Maureen is a Leadership Coach and Consultant who works with high-potential individuals and teams who want to lead with greater purpose, influence and effectiveness. Maureen’s results-based approach to coaching ensures that she and her clients go beyond having ‘nice conversations’ to instead create real and lasting transformation around clearly established goals. Maureen measures her own success by...

Leader of Leaders, Harmony Coach, Executive leader, Success Consultant… I’ve been called many things. Ultimately, they all mean the same thing. I transform how executives define and create life success. The work I do is a calling. One that I’m honored to live out. There was almost a time that didn’t happen. We all have experiences that define us, set us on a different path, or elevate our vision f...

David is the founder of Breathe Your Truth – and project dedicated to using the breath to improve health and performance.     He fuses wisdom teachings, modern science, adult learning theory, and clinical experience to coach people individually, and to teach others to do the same. He is passionate about stretching his own thinking.   Past lives:  Executive Partner and Director of Clinical Educatio...

Dom’s Bio: Domenic Fraboni is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and COO of The Mobility Method LLC. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, MN in 2018. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and regularly lobbies on behalf of MN and CA for increased reimbursement for preventative and rehabilitative care. For the pa...

Evan Nierman, who is offering organizations and individuals a rare behind-the-scenes look into how they can rebrand and elevate themselves above the brutal aftermath that unfolds once their reputation has been slammed by the public.    With over 30 years of experience in communications and two game-changing books on crisis PR, Evan is a recognized voice in the industry. He is the founder and CEO o...

Cris is the Chief Executive of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and the Director of Saint George Consulting, a boutique advisory agency specialising in strategy, management, governance, membership and allied health.    His career has focused on service-based organisations across a variety of sectors including healthcare, finance and professional sport.  He has in-depth lead...

Jan Jensen is in her 24th season with the Iowa women’s basketball team and her 20th as associate head coach. Jensen has helped guide Iowa to 20 postseason appearances, including 17 NCAA Tournament berths. With Jensen on staff, the Hawkeyes have claimed four Big Ten Tournament and two Big Ten Regular Season titles.  Most recently, Jensen and the Hawkeyes won the Big Ten Tournament Championship in 2...

Christie Garcia is a Leadership Coach, Speaker, Facilitator and Founder of the digital Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. She has 17 years of experience in sales, recruiting, and coaching. In 2009, Christie had a life changing fall from a 30ft fire escape. Luckily, she walked away with nophysical damage and a huge reality check to start living her next chapter. After ten years within the walls of...

Angela Lewis is the founder of ALA Public Relations, a boutique firm focused on amplifying the voices of serviced based leaders who want to share their expertise and transform the lives of others. After publishing four books and managing all of the media outreach on her own, she recognized that many authors and leaders struggled to find the time to share their message. As a result, many people nev...

Jim has over 25 years of management and leadership experience in the healthcare industry. He is passionate about helping owners create an engaged employee culture of teamwork, excellence, accountability, and leadership development. Jim specializes in clinic optimization of key performance indicators and clinic metrics achieved by maximizing operational efficiency, leadership development and staff...

Ed Hajim, author of  The Island of the Four P’s: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future " (Skyhorse - April 4, 2023). In the spirit of classics like “Who Moved My Cheese," and "Oh, The Places You'llHOr Go," you'll likely read this in one sitting and find yourself transported into another world. Ed Hajim’s story is truly worthy of the Horatio Alger Award, which he won in 2015, positioning h...

Lori joined the Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy team in 2006 after starting her career in non-profit arts administration and as a professional performer. She is currently Therapeutic Associates’ Chief People Officer, collaborating with teammates in HR/Recruiting, Learning and Development, and Employee Experience to ensure that the experience of the people of the organization thrives alongs...

Rachel Rider founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and extensive training in meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and Polarity Therapy. Starting as HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she went on to specialize in leadership coaching at AppNexus (since a...

Matt Lesser has trained leaders, teams, and boards of directors for over twenty years and on six continents. He is the founder and CEO of Uniquely Normal, LLC, facilitating leaders, leadership teams, and boards on their journey to improving organizational health and performance. He has served in various C-suite roles in private equity, banking, and commercial uniform industries. He also launched a...

M. Shannon O’Kelley, MPT, is President and CEO of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy Services as well as the owner of Innovative Mill Work Solutions and Rehab Strategies Northwest. By combining his compassion for each individual patient and his passion for education, Shannon takes an active approach to his leadership role. He is an expert on performance, personal empowerment and team synergy. Shannon O’K...

Jim Landsman, BSME, MBA. Every business leader in 2020 is challenged to figure out how to run a successful business during a pandemic. Jim not only forged that path but then had to deal with contracting the virus himself and living through a nightmare of being on a ventilator for 10 days and coming very close to dying. He credits being in good physical shape at 57 for saving his life. Listen to th...

Julia C. Rock is a career and leadership development coach who has helped hundreds of ambitious Black and POC professionals break through career plateaus to secure six-figure salaries and fulfilling job opportunities. She is also a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and a Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP). Through her company Rock Career Development, she now helps Black a...