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Lauren Peters
President
Lauren Peters
President
Lauren Peters is an Executive Leadership Coach with a passion for supporting leaders who navigate demanding and complex roles. With a background in psychology, business management, and nonprofit management, Lauren brings both practical expertise and deep insight into organizational dynamics.She specializes in coaching ministry and nonprofit leaders who are seeking healthier boundaries between work and personal life, leaders facing burnout, and neurodivergent thinkers who want to design systems that create sustainable and effective workflows within their own unique contexts.

Website: www.feastingtable.org 
  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-peters-a8a0b6333 


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Aimee Gibson
President-Elect/Treasurer
Aimee Gibson
President-Elect/Treasurer
Aimee Gibson is a professional certified coach and former management consulting executive with a background in economic development,  organizational change management, adult development theory, and mindfulness practices she studied at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Aimee focuses her coaching on preparing leaders for greater leadership responsibility, particularly for family business leaders and non-family executives of family businesses. She works in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors representing a wide range of industries. She works internationally and for small and large local and geographically dispersed companies. Aimee coaches individual leaders, facilitates team learning, and delivers large-scale leadership training.

Website: www.bravejoyleadership.com 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bravejoy-leadership


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Emily Gratopp
Secretary
Emily Gratopp
Secretary
Emily Gratopp is an ICF-Professional Certified Coach and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a passion for supporting individuals, families, and teams in discovering purpose, building resilience, and navigating change. With a background in public health and over a decade of experience in education, leadership development, and systems change, Emily helps clients align their values, activate their strengths, and foster deeper connections. She is also a trained facilitator in the Technology of Participation (ToP) method and integrates trauma-informed and equity-centered practices into all her work. Whether coaching youth, parents, professionals, or faith-based leaders, Emily creates a psychologically safe space where growth and transformation can flourish. Her unique approach blends curiosity, compassion, and strategic insight to support lasting, meaningful change.
 
Website: www.emilygratopp.com  
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emily-gratopp-19604546


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Stephanie Davies
Communications
Stephanie Davies
Communications
Stephanie Davies is a certified coach and former mental health therapist with over 20 years of
experience supporting individuals through life’s most complex transitions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. In 2024, she completed the Lumia Coach Training program and earned her ACC credential through the International Coaching Federation in 2025.

Drawing from her deep background in therapy and her training as a coach, Stephanie blends insight, empathy, and strategic guidance to help her clients reconnect with their values, cultivate resilience, and create meaningful change. She is especially passionate about supporting people during periods of personal transformation, including career shifts, relationship transitions, and identity exploration. 

Stephanie lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with her wife, two daughters, two bonus sons, and their three energetic dogs. Outside of her work, she enjoys morning walks, cozy writing sessions, and creating a life aligned with authenticity and purpose.

Website: www.mindfulpathcoachingllc.com 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-davies-msw-acc-9b9788318 


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Cherish Johnette
Programs Director
Cherish Johnette
Programs Director
Cherish Johnette is an engaging Organizational Development & Training Development leader with over 25 years of expertise in fostering human potential, strategic operations, and leadership
coaching. She brings a winning blend of business acumen, strategic thinking, and the collaboration needed to empower individuals and organizations to thrive. Throughout her career,
She's dedicated her talents to working at national nonprofit organizations.

As a proud credentialed ICF coach, Cherish’s methodology is rooted in uncovering core strengths, fostering deep self-awareness, and developing actionable, personalized strategies for sustained personal and professional advancement. She is highly regarded for her inspiring facilitation and her genuine ability to build authentic relationships. As a highly sought-after coach, she passionately guides leaders on their journey to success by leveraging their unique strengths.

  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cherish-johnette-8497288 


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Jamie Kelly
Past-President
Jamie Kelly
Past-President
Jamie Kelly’s work is about asking questions; leveraging curiosity to help others find their own best path to a fulfilling life. Her practice is centered on executive coaching - specifically helping others prepare for job transitions and retirement, as well as individual coaching, group coaching, strengthening culture and engagement. Jamie uses CliftonStrengths and the Leadership Circle 360 assessments in helping coaching clients unlock new levels of potential. Her consulting work focuses on culture, employee engagement, and leadership development.

Jamie’s credentials include: an M.S. in Organizational Performance, a coaching credential as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coaching Federation, a certified Circle Coach (360-degree assessment and team effectiveness assessment), a Gallup Strengths Performance Coach, a certified Advanced Emergenetics Associate, and a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). She has worked in the fields of coaching, organization development, leadership, and consulting since 1997.

Website: www.coachjamiekelly.com 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/coachjamiekelly


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