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Malva Daniel Reid, Ph.D., MA, PCC, President
Malva is a seasoned executive who has worked in government, academia, and the private sector. Her career started in government before she moved to academia to work in a technical training program. Malva then became an executive with the railroad for 27 years, serving employees directly and developing a successful national drug and alcohol program which included peer prevention, training, coaching, and testing. She then moved back to higher education and presently serves as an Assistant Chief Academic Officer. Concurrently, Malva has been president of a coaching and consulting firm in the DC area for more than 20 years.

Malva joined the ICF Metro DC Chapter in 2018 and has served on the Membership Committee, the 2020 CCC Program Committee, and as a co-chair of the 2022 and 2024 Capital Coaches Conferences.

Credentials
Malva graduated from the Co-Active Training Institute. She is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC). She holds an MA and PhD in Developmental Psychology from Howard University.

Coaching Focus
Malva’s coaching practice focuses on career, leadership, and executive coaching. Her “sweet spot” is helping people show up as their best selves at job interviews and in the workplace. She loves reading, traveling, and walking 10,000 steps a day. Her passion is giving back to the community.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with passion, compassion, humor and style.” Maya Angelou

L'Lorenzo Seabrook, PCC, President Elect
L’Lorenzo’s background includes nearly three decades of military service. In 2012, a close friend told L’Lorenzo his skills was complementary to that of a coach. Shortly thereafter, L’Lorenzo started his coaching journey and has provided extensive services across multiple federal agencies where he is routinely asked to provide continuous services because of his impact. L’Lorenzo joined the ICF Metro DC Chapter in 2013 and has twice served on the Capital Coaches Conference committee and as Chair of the Communications Committee.

Credentials
L’Lorenzo is a graduate of George Mason’s Leadership Coaching Program, Team Coaching International Team coaching programs, and Newfield Network Foundation of Ontological Coaching programs. He holds a graduate degree in business and is currently pursuing a doctorate in education focusing on leadership. He is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Coaching Focus
L ’Lorenzo’s primary coaching focus is Executive leadership coaching. He also specializes in training facilitation and team coaching.

L’Lorenzo believes everyone has an opportunity to be the best version of themselves and strives to positively impact each person at the human level.

Mamie Bittner, PCC, Immediate Past President

For more than 25 years, Mamie served as a federal executive and senior advisor to dozens of agency leaders on Capitol Hill. She helped them manage complex challenges, maintain resilience during crises, and communicate about change and strategic planning initiatives. She learned that successful leadership requires a laser-like focus on purpose and people.

Mamie prepared leaders to testify at congressional hearings, produced White House special events, led presidential nominees through the Senate confirmation process and managed communications for a once-in-a-generation restoration of the U.S. Capitol Dome.

Credentials
Mamie received her coach certification through George Mason University’s Leadership Coaching for Organizational and Individual Well-Being Program, and holds a PCC certification through ICF. She has an MA in human development and counseling from George Washington University and a BA in political science from Fairfield University.

Coaching Focus
Mamie loves partnering with clients to accelerate their professional growth through coaching. Throughout her career, she has been an organizational culture geek with a passion for leadership development. It was a natural next step for her to launch an executive coaching practice after leaving public service. She uses the insights gained through her leadership experiences to coach clients that span Fortune 500 companies, Congressional staff, agency executives and emerging leaders.

"One of the most exciting things about coaching is that moment when a client’s awareness shifts and they experience clarity and the freedom to move forward with confidence."

Kate Lasso, ACC, Treasurer

Kate has a long history of working with human rights defenders and social justice advocates. In her work in the social justice sector, she has seen that often these dedicated individuals who advocate for a better world become burned out, frustrated and depleted over time. While completing Georgetown University’s Leadership Coaching program, Kate realized that social justice leaders would benefit immensely from coaching, encouraging them to engage in their work from a place of centeredness and self-awareness. In March of 2023 Kate left her full-time work in organizational development and capacity building of nonprofit organizations to develop a consulting practice that also includes coaching, with an eye towards working with leaders in our communities seeking to make our world more resilient, more inclusive and more equitable.

Credentials

Kate is an International Coaching Federation-certified coach who completed the Leadership Coaching Certificate Program at Georgetown University. She is a certified practitioner of the Key Polarity Indicator and completed the Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program at Georgetown University. A long-time finance and operations professional, Kate brings non-profit budgeting, administrative, and financial oversight experience to her work in capacity building and organizational development. Kate holds a Ph.D. in Sociology, an M.A. in International Studies, and a B.A. in Economics. She has completed certificates in organizational consulting and change leadership, interpersonal skills for leaders, and human resources, and she is currently engaged in a mindfulness meditation teacher training program. In 2024 Kate completed a one-year certification program for trauma-informed coaching.

Coaching Focus:

Kate is sensitive to the importance of providing coaching for social justice leaders and human rights defenders, both to enhance their capacity to engage in the work and also to show up better for themselves and each other. Her heart is with those who dream of a better world in which all of us thrive.

Beth Stiner, ACTC, PCC, Secretary

Beth is an experienced executive leader and seasoned professional coach with expertise in organizational development, team effectiveness, change management and human resources. She thrives on working with individuals, teams, and organizations who are continuously striving to be stronger, better, and healthier.

Beth has over twenty years’ experience as a leader, consultant and coach in healthcare, construction, hospitality, academic medicine, fast food, retail and government. Her roles have ranged from leading talent strategy development for a fast growing start up to a Vice President of Human Resources at a $6B healthcare organization with 50,000 employees where she led the culture and change integration strategy following a $1B acquisition. Having led large scale changes first-hand, she is the ideal partner for leaders looking to take their teams and organizations to new levels of performance.

In addition to serving as Secretary, Beth is the Chair of the Strategic Partnerships Committee.

Credentials

Beth holds her Team Coaching Credential (ACTC) and Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation and has been coaching since 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Organizational Development and a bachelor's in Communication.

Coaching Focus

Beth works with leaders and their teams for 9–12-month engagements, focusing on alignment and connection within the team, increasing their impact and the value they bring to those they serve. In addition to coaching individuals and teams, Beth has built internal coaching programs for organizations, taught as faculty in coaching programs, managed individual coach cohorts of over 400 coaches, and developed award winning coaching strategies and programs, recognized by ICF state and international organizations.

Sonya Atkinson, PCC, Board Member
Sonya is a dedicated educator, coach, facilitator, and mentor coach with over 20 years of experience working in education with the last 12 years working as both an internal and external coach. She operates her own coaching practice, and privately contracts year-round as a coach trainer with three separate ICF-sanctioned coaching programs. Sonya joined the ICF Metro DC Board in 2024 and chairs the chapter's Learning & Development Committee. She also co-facilitates the Coaching Dojo, an opportunity for coaches to engage in practice coaching with the benefit of peer and Mentor Coach support.

Credentials
Sonya completed her inaugural coaching training with JST Coaching & Training. She has pursued continuing education in coaching training in the areas of Learning & Attention Disorders, ADHD & Executive Function Deficits, Neurodiversities, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Attachment Styles, and the Enneagram of Personality. Sonya holds a PCC coaching credential with the International Coaching Federation and works diligently to maintain that credential.

Coaching Focus

Sonya has her own private coaching, facilitation, and mentor coaching business which specializes in Personal Development Coaching. She focuses on helping individuals understand the why beneath the habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that keep them stuck in life and no longer serve them.

Kate Doherty, MSOD, MEd, PCC, Board Member

Kate’s leadership career spans 30 years in global social justice organizations focused on women’s rights and worker rights. She has been privileged to have lifelong work that reflected her personal values and beliefs. Across a variety of leadership roles, Kate has sought clarity around organizational vision and mission and alignment of strategies, goals and program. She sees leadership coaching as an integral part of intentional change management. Her coaching work is grounded in the client’s values and purpose as a key to opening possibilities.

Kate joined ICF Metro DC in 2014. She connected with the Pro Bono Committee first as a volunteer coach and joined as a committee member five years ago. She appreciates being able to give back through service to many fine organizations in our community, and loves working with our pro bono coaches. Kate now serves as Chair of the Pro Bono Committee.

Credentials

Kate holds masters’ degrees in organization development (AU/NTL) and training and development (GMU). She graduated from the Leadership Coaching Program at Georgetown University. She is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Coaching Focus

Kate loves working with new executives taking on great challenges, when they have the luxury of reflecting on who and how they want to be in their new roles and what they want to create with and for their organizations. She also enjoys working with emerging leaders in that formative space in their careers, and with later career clients contemplating bold next steps.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" – Mary Oliver

Jennifer Lukas, ACC, BCC, Board Member
Jennifer has been coaching for over seven years and is committed to helping federal employees manage their careers. Having earned a Master's of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University, Jennifer is passionate about applying theories of psychology to coaching as a means of facilitating transformational change. She is also committed to guiding coaches through the difficult process of making a referral to a licensed mental health professional, a topic she facilitated for the Capital Coaches Conference. As a coach, Jennifer leverages the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, the Arbinger Outward Mindset tool, Saboteur Assessment and Wheel of Life.An expert in curriculum design and delivery, Jennifer has managed learning and development programs for federal agencies. Jennifer has been involved with the Professional Development Committee, served as Chair the Pro Bono Committee, and now leads our chapter's efforts to engage with the federal government.

Credentials
Jennifer earned her coaching credentials through the Co-active Training Institute (CTI). She is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Center for Credential & Education (CCE)Board Certified Coach (BCC).

Coaching Focus
Jennifer's coaching practice is focused on federal employees. She enjoys helping clients at all levels of their federal career feel more fulfilled and focused.

Nicoletta Pichardo, PCC, Board Member

Nicoletta is on a mission to empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs. She noticed their incredible potential and struggles of stepping into the spotlight boldly. Self-doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs can get in the way of creating greater success in all areas of life, especially in business. The right mindset is critical in balancing the rigorous demands of building a business while maintaining a family/personal life and ensuring self-care. As an entrepreneur and mother, Nicoletta intimately understands these challenges, which can lead to stress, burnout, and missed opportunities. She is determined to make a difference and is committed to coaching entrepreneurs to create a powerful impact, elevate income, and attain freedom. Complementing her academic and professional achievements, Nicoletta has played pivotal roles in leadership, including serving on a mid-size international non-profit board. Based in the DMV since 2005, this Munich native thrives on exploration, often working remotely from exciting destinations. When she is not working, you will find her spending time with her amazing kids, hiking, and traveling.

Credentials

Nicoletta embarked on her academic journey at the University of Maryland, Munich Germany, and later pursued her studies at the University of Texas, achieving a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. with a focus on Counseling. In 2009, she entered the field of coaching, obtaining her CPC through iPEC. She holds the designation of ELI Master Practitioner, an attitudinal leadership assessment. Additionally, she holds certifications as Master Neurolinguistic Practitioner and Certified Parent Educator. She holds the ICF - PCC Certification and provides coaching in English and German language. Within the ICF-DC Community, she started and ran the Bethesda Chevy Chase Coaches Coffee and served on the speaker section committee for the Capital Coaches Conference. Nicoletta now serves as Chair of the Coaches Coffee Committee.

Coaching Focus:

Nicoletta is passionate about supporting purpose driven business owners and entrepreneurs, guiding them in building unshakable self-trust and nurturing the five key relationships crucial for success both in business and in life. With a firm belief in the strength of community, she also helps teams to become better communicators and collaborators.

Lisa Spinelli, PCC, Board Member
Lisa absolutely adores people and believes we all have gifts, stories and light to bring to the world, which is why she loves coaching others. Lisa is a sought-after coach, facilitator and entrepreneur who left her full-time, director-level job in 2023 to start her own business, Blue Pinecone Consulting LLC, a certified woman-owned small business and government contractor that provides training and coaching services. She is also the host of the local TV show, Job Hunt DC and author/editor of the book Teachers to Trainers. She has also been serving as the Chair for the GMU Coaching Alumni Committee since 2022. Prior to coaching and her L&D work, Lisa was a journalist and communications professional for 15 years.

On the Board, Lisa serves as Chair of the Capital Coaches Conference and its committee.

Credentials
Lisa graduated from the George Mason University Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being program in 2021 and has since obtained PCC status. She is also a DiSC partner and Smart Growth Advisor. Lisa also holds an MS in Journalism from Columbia University and BA in English from the University of Virginia.

Coaching Focus
Lisa's coaching practice focuses on career and leadership development and authentic communication. She uses the co-active coaching model to cultivate a safe and empathetic space for her clients so they can deep-dive fearlessly into their values and leadership practices. Lisa draws acute awareness to her clients' communications techniques and isn't afraid to challenge her clients. She is known for her ability to engage her clients in a deeper level of self-awareness and create their own action plans to move forward with their goals.

Anne Terry, ACC, Board Member

Anne spent the formative years of her career at the Advisory Board and Optum, where she developed and launched new product offerings, ran survey-based research, and coached leadership teams through change in the healthcare, technology, digital content, and services sectors. Anne also spent over a decade helping organizations sustain strong employee engagement and shift from a default culture to one that intentionally attracts, retains, and inspires strategy-aligned talent. This career arc culminated in leading organizational transformations as a VP of Strategy and Transformation. She launched her coaching and strategy consulting practice in 2023.

Anne joined the ICF Metro DC Chapter in 2023 and served on the Membership Committee, spearheading the 2024 member feedback survey. She is also a regular at the Capitol Hill Coaches Coffee. She now serves as Chair of the Membership Committee.

Credentials

Anne completed her coaching training at Georgetown University. She is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Anne holds an Sc. B in Biology from Brown University.

Coaching Focus

Anne focuses on leadership and executive coaching. She particularly shines at helping people navigate and lead through massive organizational change. Among other things, Anne is an abstract painter, accomplished baker, Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, and parent to an elementary schooler, all of which infuse her work with creativity, play, and experimentation.

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