Board of Directors


Officers

Donald E. Coleman, ACC

President 2023

 


Donald E. Coleman is a United States Marine Corps veteran and the Founder and Chief Evangelistic Officer of Semper Kaizen Corp, a human development company. For over 30 years, he has devoted himself to joyfully serving others and adding value by restoring hope and creating new possibilities. He’s now using his experience to partner with credit unions, other not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to create sustainable change using his “Kaizen Approach” and the power of coaching. His servant’s heart makes him an ideal partner for anyone desiring to create sustainable change in their life or organization

He resides in San Diego, California, where he provides engaging financial empowerment, personal development, leadership workshops and keynote speaking throughout California. He spent the last 20 years working in the credit union movement as a Vice President in San Diego. Under his leadership and personal direction, he used the coach approach to help thousands of families achieve their personal goals centered on financial health. Donald is a Licensed Coaching Clinic™ Facilitator.


Contact Donald at president@icf-sandiego.org


Gaby Alvarez-Pollack, MBA, CPTD, PCC

Past - President 

  


Gaby is a learning & development expert and a professional coach with an emphasis in strategic talent management, behavioral assessments, and organizational design. For over 20 years, her passion for learning, growth and strategy has helped individuals, teams and organizations achieve success by finding the perfect combination of personal meaning and business results.

Gaby creates and delivers transformational learning experiences focused on bringing individual talents and strengths to life, improving emotional intelligence, and opening paths of continuous learning and growth, always in support of organizational goals and business strategy.

She is a Certified Master Coach, a Gallup Strengths, Emotional Intelligence and DISC Certified Instructor and Coach and has worked with 100’s of leaders and teams across a variety of industries. Gaby brings insight to her work rooted in Positive Psychology and the Neuroscience of Growth Mindset.

Gaby is the founder and Chief Learning Officer at GS&L Consulting, holds an MBA, the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTP) and is PCC accredited.

In the classroom of life, she spends her time at the golf course, reading a good book, and enjoying a nice glass of wine. Gaby calls San Diego and Mexico City her home, where she lives and learns with her husband Steve and their 10-year-old, Lucas

Contact Gaby at president@icf-sandiego.org


Ana Floyd, PCC


Treasurer 2023

Secretary 2022-2023

          


Ana is a Life Development Coach in CommunicationsTMCertified Communications Trainer, and experienced facilitator who has worked with thousands of clients worldwide. Ana began her training in San Francisco, California in 1988 when she attended the first Design Your Life WorkshopTM, co-created by the late Thomas J Leonard and Carol McCall, PhD, which was an integral and foundational part of her beginnings in training as a coach.   Currently, Ana holds her Professional Certified Coach credential with the International Coach Federation (ICF), as well contributing as a supervisory board member for the Women in leadership program at the University of California, Santa Barbara-PACE. 

Starting out as one of the youngest pioneers in the coaching industry, since 1997, Ana has co-owned and operated a successful coaching and training company for over two decades.  She has been blessed for 25 years to develop her skill as a seasoned coaching entrepreneur, gaining a reputation for being quick on her feet, facing numerous business challenges while continuing to follow through on deadlines. She is a focused professional, as well as a compassionate, open-hearted leader who prefers to relate to others with a relaxed approach when faced with challenges and opportunities.

Moreover, Ana is a skilled listener who is capable of listening on several levels, thus hearing what's being said and what's not being said. Ana continues to professionally develop her expertise in empowered listening through coaching and training professionals worldwide.

Ana is a native Californian, born in San Francisco and graduated from University of California, Davis. Ana now calls San Diego her home.

Contact Ana at info@icf-sandiego.org



Directors-At-Large



Freda Wilson, BS,MA,MAAM,PLC

Communications Director 2022-2023


Freda Wilson is Life, Relationship, and Divorce-Care Coach, the owner of Your Relationship Matters (https://fredawilson.com) and founder of HELP Enterprise Inc. (https://helpenterprise.com).  She has authored two Amazon bestsellers, Healing the Wounds of Divorce and Building Relationships That Last. She is also an ordained minister with over 20 years of experience in executive leadership, pastoral care, preaching/teaching and guiding individuals and couples in personal pursuits and overcoming obstacles and life challenges. Her life’s mission is to help others through a variety of modalities: to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and succeed at maximizing their spiritual, personal, relational, economic, and social potential. 

Freda Wilson  has authored two Amazon bestsellers, Healing the Wounds of Divorce and Building Relationships That Last. She is also an ordained minister with over 25 year so experience in executive leadership, pastoral care, preaching/teaching, and guiding individuals and couples in their personal pursuits for success and overcoming obstacles and life challenges.  Her Life's mission is to help others through a variety of modalities: to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and succeed at maximizing thier spiritual, personal, relational, economic, and social potential. She helps individuals improve their lives, feel better, and set and achieve goals; and helps individuals and couples with learning vital skills for relating, especially in marriages and romantic partnerships. She teaches them to develop conflict resolution skills and offers tools to deepen intimacy and pleasure.

She serves as a healing guide for individuals hurting from a breakup/divorce by helping them work through painful emotions and assists them in making the best decisions for their future based on their wants, needs and concerns. She has a profound sensitivity to the hurts and needs of others and has built her life around helping people succeed.  

Freda can be reached at https://fredawilson.com/Contact


Cathy Horishny

Communications Director 2022-2023

 








I am thrilled to be a part of the amazing Board of Directors team. I am excited to see what our conversations and programs will bring the ICF San Diego Chapter members and the community. We are living and making history during these astounding times. I look forward to what our Chapter members share as they continue to grow in their coaching practices, professional lives and personal achievements. What an incredible year 2023 will be! 

With all that life has brought me I understand the wondrous and surprising journey of life. It is an honor and privilege to currently serve as a high school science educator. I continue to stand in awe of my students' curiosity, conversations and courage as they navigate, grow and mature to become responsible and commendable citizens. 

I center my business, Vitality Unlimited, LLC on family, education, well-being and professional growth. I bring ingenuity into the dynamics of life, working alongside clients as they create the life they imagine. I am a graduate of an ICF Life Coach Certified Program. I strive to be active within coaching networks and consistently work to provide my clients with unparalleled conversations. 

I enjoy running and hiking. I have completed the 5 Peak Challenge in Mission Trails, including the 5 Peak Pentathlon in one day. I enjoy music and literature as well. I love chocolate, a great book and being in nature. I am a US Navy Veteran of the Gulf War-Desert Storm-having served in San Diego, the Pacific and the Middle East as a parachute rigger. I currently live in La Jolla, CA. 

I deeply appreciate the opportunity to serve alongside each of you as we bring incredible countless open doors to our members, each other and the San Diego community. 


Sherri Engler

Programming Director 2022-2023

  








Sherri has always had a passion for people.  She has been invested in her career in the human economy.  She worked as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified PRINT® Facilitator specializing in Performance Improvement and team relationship dynamics in industry, for the Dept. of Energy, continuing on with DOD and DOH . She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Information, Communication, and Learning Sciences and has been trained by one of the top Coaching Schools in the nation, Coach U as a life coach.  In partnering with clients ranging from top executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants, college students, and stay-at-home moms, Sherri has impacted performance improvement, identity management, reality creation, and relationship improvement both interpersonally and professionally. 

Sherri believes in intimacy... that is, "In to me see" as her philosophy of coaching.  She believes in the power of unfolding and creating new realities since our reality is based on perception.  So, why not change your perception and create your reality?   With "In to me see," Sherri draws on the skills, knowledge, strengths, and experience possessed by her professional and personal clients, then coaches toward tapping into those values, principles and passions to support in the creation of their reality.  Authentically she seeks empowering her clients to achieve a healthy life balance, accomplish unfathomable goals; all the while supporting the success and fulfillment of their professional and personal relationships.

As we embark in the Human Economy, It is Sherri's Mission to help people through her genuine care and growth mindset.  Through the power of connecting and living life intentionally the possibilities are endless!


Contact Sherri at programming@icf-sandiego.org


Sharon Saevitzon, PCC, ELI-MP

Programming Director- 2022-2023


    


Sharon Saevitzon is a certified Transformation, Empowerment, Happiness and Energy Leadership Coach.

She helps women, teenagers and young adults break through and overcome their emotional, mental and physical blocks and obstacles, facilitating change that leads to a life of empowerment, self love and happiness.

Sharon accomplishes this using her knowledge and experience in Psychology, Business, Coaching, Energy Leadership, Mindfulness, NLP, Medical Hypnotherapy, Therapeutic Guided Imagery and Energy Healing.
She has worked with both gifted children and those with special needs for over 15 years. Perhaps most importantly, she is also a mother who has emerged victorious from the trials of raising her own children through very challenging circumstances into the country's top law schools and tech companies. Sharon now dedicates herself to sharing tools and insights for making the parenting journey enjoyable and successful for others raising children in these amazing but difficult times.
Sharon helps adolescents, teens and young adults with anxiety and stress management; overall leadership; transitions between grades and from high school to college and college to post grad; and with mindset/sports psychology for high-performing athletes.

She works with women in all types of life transition; to create fulfillment as well as success; to balance the challenges of work and family; to deal with emotional stress or trauma; to create healthier, easier relationships; and to implement difficult change or elevate any area of life.
She works to connect each person with their “higher power” or “intuition”, and encourages focusing on moving towards what you want rather than away from what you do not want. Sharon has established her coaching practice centered on emotional health and well-being  that is powered by self love. Sharon strives to discover and honor everyone’s unique and authentic strengths which provides her insight into the type of coaching support and accountability each of her client’s need to thrive.
It is Sharon’s purpose in life to help others embrace their dreams, cultivate emotional intelligence and calm their nervous system even through life's biggest challenges.

Contact Sharon at programming@icf-sandiego.org


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