Our Collective

Who We Are

We are a collective of seasoned professionals. Each of us bring deep expertise in our respective fields including leadership coaching, management training, team retreats, culture assessments, legal counsel, HR infrastructure, equity and inclusion, talent programs and more. Collectively we offer comprehensive solutions to transform cultures and organizational performance.

Our Vision

With decades of experience in shaping cultures, building communities, and leading teams and organizations, we've united to help guide others toward success. Our vision is to redefine the way business is done, creating a fresh approach to leadership and how we show up in the world.

Our Evolving Ethos

Empowerment

Fostering the growth and strength of individuals and organizations to thrive in a sustainable way.

Collaboration

Coming together as a collective to share expertise and drive impactful, collective success.

Transformation

Guiding individuals and teams through meaningful change to build healthier, more cohesive cultures.

Gratitude

Embracing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of others, creating a collective of respect, positivity, and continuous growth.

Sustainability

Focusing on long-term, sustainable outcomes that ensure continued success and positive impact for organizations.

Belonging

Cultivating welcoming spaces where every voice is valued and individuals can grow and connect authentically.

Meet Our Collective

Laura Wall Mansfield

  • With over 30 years as an entrepreneur, executive leader, contractor and business owner, Laura Mansfield has observed again and again the importance of a strong, safe, resilient and inclusive culture. This awareness grew into a passion to understand what it takes to grow and evolve cultures in companies big and small.

    Laura’s ‘superpower’ is meeting people where they are, actively listening and engaging clients in the transformational work of building resilient, inclusive and connected teams. An entrepreneur in her own right, Laura has built, sold or spun off five companies. Her first was founded when she was 19 years old. It was through trial and error with her own companies that Laura came to understand how to lead and manage people successfully. Described by Fast Company as an “entrepreneur and visionary,” Laura has learned many times over the impact that strong, vibrant, connected teams combined with intentional company culture has on the workplace. In addition to her Founder/CEO roles, Laura has also been a nonprofit Executive Director, a Board Member and strategy consultant for public and private companies as well as partnering with nonprofits and foundations to bring their missions and visions to life.

Cortney Rothman

  • Cortney Rothman is an International Coaching Federation award-winning executive and leadership coach specializing in unique transformational experiences for individuals, teams and groups. Cortney served as an internal, executive coach for Intel Corporation for six years and has worked with various companies such as Nike and Genentech. Working with a variety of modalities, from the Enneagram to emotional resiliency to equine assisted coaching, Cortney expertly balances business needs with human needs, ensuring holistic growth for individuals and organizations.

Kelsey Miller

  • Kelsey Miller is a senior HR leader with experience across multiple industries, helping organizations shape their culture, enhance talent management practices, prepare for growth, and navigate change. She holds an MBA from PSU, a BA from USF, and an SPHR certificate. Actively involved in the Portland community, Kelsey serves on the board of Reimagine Portland and volunteers with several organizations. She is also a Spanish speaker, a house flipper, and the proud mom of a UO Duck.

Birdie Maser

  • Birdie is a dedicated entrepreneur and holistic practitioner with over a decade of experience in alternative medicine, leadership, and community-driven initiatives. A proud Native American woman, she is deeply rooted in the elements and the intelligence of nature, offering her services with respect, connection, and humility. Since 2015, Birdie has been a passionate teacher, mentor, and guide, empowering individuals and entrepreneurs to connect with their innate potential and create lasting impact.

    With 10+ years of expertise in project management, event coordination, customer service, and executive assistance, Birdie excels in providing creative solutions to entrepreneurs, artists, and healing practitioners. She offers strategic support in managing projects, email maintenance, scheduling, and organizing, allowing others to focus on their growth and business development.

    As a 500-hour RYT yoga teacher, Birdie leads transformative yoga classes, retreats, and workshops, blending movement, breath, and stillness to foster deep self-discovery and healing. She is committed to creating spaces that promote well-being and personal growth, rooted in the wisdom of both ancient practices and modern healing modalities.

Amber Golden

  • Amber Golden is an Executive Coach passionate about partnering with leaders to build their leadership legacy and achieve greater fulfillment through the power of emotional intelligence (EQ). She specializes in helping leaders enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management skills.

    Amber’s mission is to create kinder, more compassionate workplaces where individuals and teams can thrive. She believes that by mastering EQ, leaders can improve decision-making, build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts effectively, and enhance employee engagement. She offers personalized 1:1 coaching, cohort and team coaching, and utilizes Enneagram and 360 assessments to support personal and professional growth.

    Amber holds an MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona. 

    Amber lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and twin 17-year-old sons. She’s passionate about wellness and sustainability and loves to read and enjoy beautiful Colorado with her family. 

    Assessments & Certifications: Institute for Integrative Intelligence Certified Coach, Certified Executive Coach, Integrative Enneagram (ieq9) Assessment Interpreter, Korn Ferry KF360/KF4D, Certified Young Presidents Organization (YPO) KA Forum Facilitator

    Awards: 2022 ICF Award for Organization Coaching, Intel Corporation.

Kenya Nelson

  • Kenya is an accountant with the heart of a teacher, dedicated to helping clients organize their finances, plan strategically, and understand how financial figures impact business decisions. Passionate about her family’s St. Croix roots, she resides in Frederiksted, St. Croix.

    From an early age, Kenya recognized her interest in business, love of organization, and passion for helping others, which naturally led her to a career in accounting. She also discovered a deep enjoyment in educating clients about the meaning behind the numbers. She holds a graduate degree in Accounting from Belmont University and is certified as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Go-Giver Certified Speaker and Coach, and doTERRA Wellness Consultant.

    KNS Solutions offers cloud-based concierge accounting services to professional service businesses worldwide. Kenya combines her expertise in accounting with a passion for teaching, guiding clients to organize their finances, plan effectively, and gain a clear understanding of how financial data influences business decisions. She believes that when business owners have a clear financial picture, they can focus on growth. Her philosophy—Knowledge and Service Create Peaceful Prosperity, Wellness, and Wealth—drives her commitment to helping clients achieve financial success.

    Website: www.kns.solutions

Ruby LaGrandeur

  • A strategic and entrepreneurial People leader, Ruby partners with early- to growth-stage companies to build and scale People and Talent functions. With a human-centered approach, she fosters healthy cultural behaviors, aligns leadership communication, and designs employee-centric programs that support operational growth.

    As a consultant and executive coach, Ruby has advised C-suite leaders on organizational design, talent strategy, and change management. She has a track record of standing up HR functions in small multinational companies, integrating global policies, and implementing scalable HRIS platforms. Known for driving talent acquisition, employee engagement, and leadership development, they have successfully led teams through rapid growth, cultural transformation, and strategic workforce planning.

    With executive leadership roles at Zero Acre Farms, T-Knife Therapeutics, and Pendulum Therapeutics, Ruby has built high-performing HR teams, streamlined processes, and managed complex transitions—including operational evolutions from clinical to commercial and reductions in force. Passionate about creating inclusive workplaces, Ruby embeds equity into hiring, compensation, and leadership development. She excels in guiding organizations through change with empathy, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to aligning People practices with business objectives.

    Ruby holds an SPHR-SCP from SHRM and volunteers with the Women’s Coaching Alliance, SF Food Bank, and Sister District.

Colleen Butler

Kati Reardon

  • Kati’s workshops, keynotes, and cohorts have influenced the strategic direction of Fortune 500 companies and start-ups across a spectrum of industries. An expert in product creation, she is often invited to coach, develop, and consult creative leaders in design, product, and innovation at top retail companies. Revered as a high performer, Kati’s career has been a dynamic journey fueled by curiosity and a passion for building high-performing teams. A natural collaborator she has led cross-functional teams across diverse industries, from fashion to fork. Global fashion brands like Banana Republic and Nike to innovative companies in the food and beverage sector. Kati excels in high-stakes environments, finding her energy in the challenge of leading businesses of any scale, from $10M to $1B. Her global career, rooted in diplomatic training, began by pioneering emerging markets for fashion brands like Banana Republic in Japan. She then led product creation teams, delivering award-winning innovations for iconic athletes and teams, including Sean White, Serena Williams, the WNBA, LeBron James, and the USWNT, consistently staying ahead of product trends. Now, as founder and CEO of ShapeShift and Shift Happens, Kati is passionate about culturing hybrid thinkers into future leaders who can adapt to the changing conditions of business today AND tomorrow.

    Kati draws endless inspiration from her passion for the outdoors, skateboarding, food, and travel.

Candice Quartermain

  • Candice is an expert in working with non verbal communication dynamics. Her capability to work with complex physiological, emotional and environmental sensitivities, alongside economic and ecological realities is how she delivers results. Being a parent of two, a certified Organic Intelligence Coach and an experienced horse whisper all contribute to the tools at play when co-creating with Candice. Everything Candice does is led with an intention to create the conditions to thrive. She works with leaders willing to show up whole, have tough conversations and do brave work.

Darby Strong

  • Darby is an interdisciplinary operations wiz with C-Suite and Board experience in both the for-profit and non-profit spaces. Whether working with Fortune 50-500 clients or tech startups, she brings her continuous curiosity and cross-departmental bridge building capacity to turn organizational visions into realities. Darby is an Ops geek cut from a Project Manager's cloth with a love of the creative process, and is passionate about systems, processes and squashing the over-engineering of both. When she's not working, you'll find her dancing around the house, cooking, reading, hiking with dogs, and singing very enthusiastically in her car.

Bea Rataj

  • Bea is an Executive & Leadership Coach and skilled facilitator who specializes in guiding leaders and teams to drive cultural transformation through embodied leadership and needs-based coaching. 

    With over two decades of experience in diverse roles at a Fortune 50 company, Bea has built a strong track record of creating meaningful growth and delivering lasting business impact. Her work was instrumental in helping Intel Corporation earn the prestigious ICF International Prism Award—recognizing the successful integration of coaching into the organization’s culture.

    By combining analytical thinking with intuitive insight, Bea offers a unique angle, ensuring leaders can drive real transformation, not just transactional change. This approach is informed by Bea’s background in localization engineering and contemplative practice, making her coaching both grounded and holistic. She meets leaders where they are, guiding them to lead with clarity and courage while navigating challenges with more confidence and adaptability.

    Through tools such as psychometric assessments, mindfulness, mind/body, and AI-enhanced coaching, Bea helps leaders deepen their self-awareness, make aligned decisions, and achieve transformative results for themselves and their organizations. 

    Additionally, she designs and facilitates cohort coaching programs for senior leaders, creating spaces for collaborative learning, improved communication, and stronger organizational connections. 

    A lifelong learner and nature lover, she brings a grounded, heartfelt presence to her work, drawing energy from hiking, swimming, photography, and salsa dancing.

    Certifications & Affiliations
    ICF PCC | Former Intel Executive Coach | Certified Integral Coach | Former Intel Master Facilitator | Birkman Certified | Hogan Certified | iEQ9 Enneagram Certified | Korn Ferry Certified 

    Awards: 2022 ICF Award for Organization Coaching, Intel Corporation

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