COACHING collective
SHADIIN GARCIA
BIO
Shadiin Garcia is Chicana and Laguna Pueblo and has worked for over 20 years as a teacher, as a public school administrator, researcher, a policy analyst, Indigenous education leader, and as a consultant. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Yale University in English with a specialization in education; a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and a PhD in Critical and Sociocultural Studies in Education from the University of Oregon. Shadiin has a huge extended family including college and elementary aged children, 59 first cousins, and 29 aunts and uncles.
Experience
Middle and high school language arts teacher; K12 public school administrator; public policy analyst and researcher; national social justice consultant; non profit leadership experiences; a bachelor’s degree in English from Yale University as well as two degrees from the University of Oregon: a master’s in educational leadership and a PhD in critical and sociocultural studies.
Also see:
Racial Justice Institute Yearbook
Beyond the hero: How narrative can shift power around who leads and who has voice
coaching
Navigating identities (support on ethnic identity development)
Organizational coaching (decision making; community engagement
Strategic planning
Communications, including asset-based framing and narrative articulation
Public speaking
Board support, etc)
Leadership
Communication strategies (personal, group, cultural)
Brainstorming/Ideating
Higher Ed/K-12 curriculum development
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.
LORI TAPAHONSO
BIO
Lori Tapahonso (She/Asdzáá) is a citizen of the Navajo Nation and also raised Acoma Pueblo. She is a multifaceted creative and communications consultant, deeply rooted in the realms of public relations, journalism, theater, and film. With a passion for education and a commitment to preserving cultural heritage, she serves as a cultural liaison, educator, and advocate for accurate Indigenous representation in the entertainment industry. Lori's journey in the entertainment sector is defined by her unwavering dedication to equity, social justice, and authentic portrayal. As the founder of Indig●Image, her innovative business venture, she not only produces compelling TV and film projects, but also provides culturally specific consulting, imparting invaluable insights as an Indigenous professional in filmed entertainment. Educationally, Lori possesses a rich academic background, having earned a master’s degree in Liberal Arts- Management and Leadership from Baker University, a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas, and an associate’s degree in Theater Arts from Haskell Indian Nations University. Her extensive higher education background has not only honed her skills, but also equipped her to bridge the gap between academia and the entertainment industry. Lori Tapahonso's career is defined by her tireless advocacy for Indigenous voices, her dedication to education, and her pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of entertainment to be more inclusive, equitable, and culturally sensitive. Through her diverse skill set and unwavering commitment, she continues to inspire change and create impactful, culturally resonant narratives in the world of media and beyond.
coaching
Public speaking
Communication strategies (personal, group, cultural)
Brainstorming/Ideating
Higher Ed curriculum development
Event facilitation and strategizing
Visual and vocal storytelling
Methods in Indigenous acting
Small business branding
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.
JONAH CANNER
BIO
Jonah Canner is an ambassador from the world we have not yet built. He believes in people, community, and the sacred obligation we have to make positive change in the world around us. Jonah’s primary areas of focus include racial equity, restorative justice, experiential education, and working through conflict. Jonah has been on the founding team of a public high school, a summer camp, a national education organization and an international change initiative. He has worked as a classroom teacher, a summer camp director, and a consultant offering mentoring, training, and support for individuals and organizations. Jonah has a Masters in Education from the New School University in New York. His recent and current work include: How’re You Doing with Your Whiteness - a course for white educators working to embody an Antiracist practice; the Oregon Racial Justice Institute - a fellowship and series of monthly learning sessions supporting educators of color across the state of Oregon. Jonah also works as an advisor supporting summer camps across the US and Canada. In his free time Jonah is writing a collection of memoir essays that explore questions of grief, identity, ancestry, and place.
coaching
Jonah is available to work with educators, activists, artists, and anyone else trying to bring transformative work into the world through any number of models of partnership.
Jonah's coaching often orients around: Social/Racial Identity Development; Navigating Conflict; Leadership Development; Moments of Personal Transformation; Jewish Identity Exploration; Ritual Development
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.
SCOTT nine
BIO
Moving into a more emergent and powerful future calls for courage, spirit, practice, and commitment. Scott is an eager student, playfully intense, and drawn to the intersections of spirit, justice, and governance.
Scott has recently returned to consulting after spending four and a half years launching and leading the Office of Education Innovation and Improvement at the Oregon Department of Education. He is an accomplished leader, facilitator, organizer, and strategist with a knack for operationalizing big ideas. He has a strong understanding and skillset to support the kinds of teams, culture, strategies, and communities needed to attend to the promises and dreams of young people, families, educators, legislators, and community partners. He’s spent two decades organizing, writing, speaking, and learning about what it takes to foster equity for students and rewire public education systems.
Also see gallery of work on website.
Meeting the present from a big future horizon now has Scott’s focus. This includes cultivating leaders of all ages who are ready to step into sacred stewardship for land, water, people and place.
Scott doesn’t work alone. Teams of teams is where the action is. No one is alone. Deep change doesn’t take everyone, but it starts with purpose and a crew. He’s been blessed by amazing teammates and colleagues who continue to bring energy, clarity, and wisdom to the world.
Once upon a time, Scott taught middle-school English. He has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University, and has led five start-up projects of very different scales.
coaching
Relational strategy
Leadership
Deep strategy and equity
Changing practices
Larger work towards bigger purpose and horizon
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific. (Depends on relationship and purpose.)
Jill (Yill) Ruchala
BIO
Jill Ruchala has been an educator, facilitator, and coordinator of educational programs and gathering spaces for 20 years in the US and abroad. Her work centers cooperative learning models and antiracist education in training program design and schools for both adults and young people. She was shaped by the Atlantic/Long Island Sound watershed in New York and the search for publicly-accessible green spaces in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. Her professional experience has included coordinating education programs for public school students with the United Nations Foundation, serving as Director of the Language Center at a state university in Mexico, leading public education classes for migrant adults, and teaching in District of Columbia Public Schools. She has a Masters in International Education from George Washington University in the District of Columbia, and her hands-on learning about community agriculture in the past decade has primarily been at Three Part Harmony farm.
EXPERIENCE
10 years Leading White Educator Courses and Racial Affinity Group Spaces; 8 years of parenting while white; 5 years in non-profit leadership, Teaching English to young people and migrant adults in a variety of settings
coaching
White Identity Exploration
Parenting While White
Neurodiversity
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.
AIMEE CRAIG
BIO
"Aimee Craig is an experienced facilitator and strategist. She is skilled at guiding groups to shared decisions and creating processes that honor lived experience and diverse perspectives.
Aimee works with leaders to clarify and live their mission, vision, and values through their meeting and process design, engagement, and communications. Aimee has led processes with students, teachers, families, and school administrators and designed multi-year strategic and communications plans. With partners in early learning, K-12 education, and philanthropy, Aimee has facilitated multi-year learning communities and short-term, decision-making workgroups. She prioritizes joy and connection as tools for change.
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EXPERIENCE
Aimee has been on staff with small nonprofits, philanthropic organizations and government agencies, working to make change from different parts of the system. She has been a consultant for about a decade and is often brought onto projects to help ground them in values and purpose and lead engaging processes. She is skilled in group facilitation, both in-person and virtually.
coaching
Process and Group Facilitation
Project Development
Organizational Culture
Arts and Creativity
Conference Planning
Available for: short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.
Rita Molestina, LICSW
BIO
Rita is a licensed clinical social worker and has worked at the intersections of community wellness, education, and healthcare equity for 20 years. As a facilitator, consultant, and healer, she strives to uphold a healing justice framework, recognizing and addressing the impact of individual, collective, and systemic trauma on our bodies, minds, and hearts.
Rita believes that by centering the body in liberation work, we welcome in wholeness and are better equipped to move with integrity and in alignment with our values. Through sharing accessible practices and frameworks that bring us into relationship with our bodies, Rita supports individuals and groups in drawing from this innate wisdom and leaning into transformative change.
In addition to direct practice as a therapist and clinical supervisor, she has crafted embodiment-centered workshops around Cultural Humility, Resilience and Justice, and Healing from White Supremacy Culture. Rita draws from her own healing journey to facilitate embodied liberation for all and is passionate about somatics, meditation and movement, reproductive justice, intergroup dialogue, and ethical organizational management.
EXPERIENCE
10 years Leading White Educator Courses and Racial Affinity Group Spaces; 8 years of parenting while white; 5 years in non-profit leadership, Teaching English to young people and migrant adults in a variety of settings
coaching
Embodying Justice and Resilience
Embodying Cultural Humility
Trauma-Informed Culture
Mindfulness, Movement, and Liberation
Reproductive Justice
Healing from White Supremacy Culture
Healing within Systems of Dominance/Oppression
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.
Jenni Kotting
BIO
Jenni Kotting (she/her) is a Communications strategist and graphic designer with a PhD in Human Geography from University of Minnesota who believes in narrative shift as a brace for political change. She brings a decade of Communications experience in collaboratively producing strategic messaging, branding, storytelling, and innovative media through a strong racial and social justice lens. She has coached countless storytellers, educators, and activists on digital privacy and safety planning through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens. Jenni is a white cis woman of Italian descent who was born in the Appalachian mountains of Maryland.
Also see:
“Anti-racism and equity in schools is empirical, not ideological” in K-12 Dive
Your 10-Day Personal Branding Journey: Connect with your values, your purpose, and yourself
Sign up for DeleteMe to get your info off of datamining sites (Discount Code)
coaching
Digital privacy and safety planning
Media training & storyteller supports
Personal branding
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue.
Jenn Schindel
BIO
Jenn Schindel, PhD is an innovative business development strategist who helps visionary leaders and innovative organizations radically reimagine and redesign strategy, services, products, and communications to accelerate transformative social impact ventures.
Jenn’s superpower is rooted in being a catalyst for intentional growth and impact. She integrates 20+ years of social impact and healthcare innovation roles across academic, non-profit, and socially-conscious business sectors with visionaries committed to the transformative work of creating socially just, equitable, and inclusive organizational ecosystems. Her work is grounded in antiracist, decolonizing, abolitionist practices that are stewarding our next economy and emergent organizational practices.
As a strategic consultant and thought partner, Jenn is equally passionate about developing innovative growth initiatives, optimizing organizational culture dynamics, and stewarding transformative organizational change with a deep capacity to adapt and evolve based on emergent needs.
As a certified professional leadership coach, Jenn works with organizational leaders who are committed to creating impact in deep alignment with their vision and values. Jenn divests from the conventional coaching tropes of spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, the myth of linear progress, and extractive capitalist definitions of success so that we create authentic transformation practices that move the needle in our organizations, communities, and our livelihood.
As a radical educator and lifelong learner, Jenn integrates a BA in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley, PhD in Anthropology in Education with a focus on narrative change in youth social justice movement, and a reimagined MBA through LIFT Economy focused on building equitable, inclusive, regenerative new business models to deliver customized transformative learning and unlearning client engagements.
coaching
Strategic Planning
Strategic Business Development
Narrative Change
Business/Organizational Transformation
Leadership Coaching
Available for: one-time or "crisis" coaching; short- to medium-term scope of 5-8 sessions centered around a specific issue; longer term or ongoing coaching that is more growth-oriented than issue specific.