The SeattleCoach Faculty

SeattleCoach hosts traditional Cohorts in our Lake Union Offices as well as Cohorts "on the inside"
of some great Northwest Companies.

As we grow, Patty has begun to develop a handful of our coaches as members of the SeattleCoach faculty team. Each one brings significant wisdom and experience (along with some personal panache) to our growing tribe.

Faculty Members (both current and emeritus)

In Seattle

Janet Williams Hepler, MA PCC (Cohort #11)

"Prior to working as a coach, I spent much of my career working in technology companies where rapid change is the norm. For 11 years, I focused on leading teams through reorganizations and rapid strategic change. I learned that coaching is key ingredient to accelerate learning in fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about working with individuals and teams to develop their capacity to learn and develop their capacity to do amazing work."

In addition to her executive leadership experience, Janet has furthered her understanding of leadership and organizational change. She has earned an M.A. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, and, following her training with SeattleCoach has earned the designation of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation. Janet is a Certified Mentor Coach.

Julie Stringham, ACC (Cohort #17)

"With over 20 years in the corporate world, I bring a breadth of experiences: career transitions, change management, project management, leadership development and work-life balance. I believe that connection and love are critical to a whole life. I work from a viewpoint of seeing my clients as whole people who deserve someone in their corner to cheer them on. I have a big heart and love using humor whenever I can."

Following her training with SeattleCoach, Julie earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coach Federation. In addition, Julie is a Certified Mentor Coach.

Julie tells us that her husband and three children have taught her that, "living an unconscious life is not an option."

Bronson L. Edwards, PCC (Cohort #14)

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach and owner of UNcomman LLC, Bronson diligently exemplifies and inspires 3D evolution. He is a Fortune 50 engineering leader, and cultivates agile excellence, convinced that stewardship is a 24/7 lifestyle.

Raised in Georgia, with parents and nearly all family east of the Mississippi, Bronson promises to forever maintain his southern hospitality. He cherishes REALationships and captures opportunities to MAKE memories!

Sue Couper, MBA, ACC (Cohort #20)

As a professional coach Sue Couper draws on knowledge acquired during 30 years as business leader. Throughout her career as a consultant for a large international professional services firm, she advised executives, managers, and entrepreneurs and developed a deep understanding of the qualities shared by effective leaders. The lessons she learned during her 30 years as a consultant informs her coaching and leadership development approach.

As a coach, Sue nudges her clients to stretch, take risks, and holds them accountable to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through empathy and humor she encourages her clients to step into their vision of the future.

At Microsoft

Jennifer Winick, ACC (Cohort #12)

Jennifer focuses on building a thriving community within the Marketing and Consumer Business Team (MCB) at Microsoft. Key focus areas include ensuring timely and relevant cross-organizational communications and events, and delivering high-value training and professional development opportunities. Jennifer has earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation and is visionary about the growth of leadership coaching at Microsoft.

With a focus on attracting, developing, retaining and communicating with world-class talent, Jennifer brings her own convictions and talents as a coach to building a "coaching mindset" at this great company.

Annemarie Callahan, ACC (Cohort #24)

Annemarie joined Microsoft in 2007 and spent her early career in media and analyst relations. Today, she is a member of the Marketing and Consumer Business (MCB) Community Team which ensures timely and relevant internal communications and events, and delivers high-value training and professional development. Through an onboarding program for new employees and an org-wide awards program, Annemarie seeks to help employees understand the Microsoft Culture transformation, and to create the kind of organization where everyone can do their best work. She also works closely with Jennifer Winick on bringing coaching skills to leaders at Microsoft, and making coaching more accessible to MCB employees. Annemarie is working toward her Associate Certified Coach certification by the International Coach Federation.

Mark Meadows, ACC (Cohort #13)

Mark is the Organization Development Director for three divisions at Microsoft. He focuses on organizational change, culture, leadership development and team effectiveness. His passion is helping individuals, teams and organizations realize their potential, through his experience in coaching and organization development.

As a coach, he partners with high-performing individuals who want to reach the next level of performance.

Mark earned his coaching certification from SeattleCoach, his MS in organization development from American University, and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.

Some of our Triad Coaches for "Coaching for Leaders"

At F5 Networks

Ana White, ACC (Cohort #5)

Through nearly two decades, Ana has given global leadership to Human Resources at Microsoft and now at F5 Networks. In every role she gives steady leadership to the growth of a "coaching mindset."

In addition to numerous HR certifications, Ana has earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation, and was a contagious sponsor of the leadership-coaching initiative at Microsoft.

In Boise

Katherine Hansen, ACC (Cohort #21)

Katherine is passionate about leadership and coaching. In her role as CEO and owner of Community Partnerships of Idaho (CPI), she has brought both of these passions together by training leaders to become coaches and creating a dynamic coaching culture for all her employees. Whether she is coaching, leading or training, Katherine brings her gifts of inspiration, honesty and authenticity.

Tina Barker (Cohort #21)

Through a life of many twists and turns Tina has learned to be resilient and adaptable. In her current position as Chief Operating Officer at Community Partnerships, a human services agency, she supports and mentors a diverse group of employee. She is passionate about creating and nurturing a coaching culture at her incredible organization. She considers her coaching strengths to be supporting and embracing change, being intuitive and in the moment.

Evan Williams, ACC (Cohort #21)

Evan is a developing leader and emerging coach with Community Partnerships of Idaho (CPI) where he supervises a team of professionals working remotely throughout the state. Evan uses a coaching mindset as a model to connect with his staff to build trust, collaboration and unity. Throughout the course of the next year Evan will be working towards completing his ACC credentialing, helping to build the coaching culture at CPI and working with groups and individuals to learn about and embrace change.

Miriam Gunn, MA, ACC (Cohort #21)

For over 25 years, Miriam has mentored university students as they've explored their relationships with others, themselves and God. During the last decade, she has served as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and received certification in Equine Assisted Growth and Learning. She has earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation. As a professional coach she works with executives, university professors and others who wish to adjust their sails.