President

Amy Shuman, PCC

Amy Shuman serves as the Workforce Development Director for the Division of Student Affairs at UC Davis. She is a Gallup certified Strengths coach, and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. She leads workshops and coaches employees to help them maximize their potential. She is particularly passionate about leadership and empowering people to create a positive workplace culture. Amy has over a decade of human resources management experience and works with leadership on people management, communication, employee engagement and overall workplace climate. Amy believes we are all on a quest to become the best versions of ourselves, and that process takes time, reflection, feedback, practice and, of course, coaching!

Email: mail@icfsacramento.org

President Elect

Steve Matthews, ACC, MBA

Steve has been coaching people throughout his personal and professional life but only recently became an ICF certified coach with a focus on technology leaders. He has worked in sales and management for Sprint & Verizon supporting Fortune 500 companies, States, Municipalities, and Educational institutions. With his wife Robin he started The Life Coach Approach to help educate and coach others by applying the core competencies to everyday living. Serving on the Board is Steve's way of giving back and supporting others who are on a similar mission. When not in the office you will find him in the mountains; on a lake, river, or trail!

Email: presidentelect@icfsacramento.org

Past President 

Laurie Cozart, MCC, NLCP, MBA

Laurie Cozart, is a highly sought-after leadership and organizational development executive coach, instructor and speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Brain Squared Solutions Inc., an organization dedicated to using neuroscience to unlock extraordinary leadership and helping, organizations create transformational change. Laurie is also the founder of the Mind2Lead Institute of Professional Coaching. She has developed and instructed leadership programs for UC Davis Extension and is an instructor and mentor coach for The UC Davis “Professional Coaching for Life and Work” Coach Certification Program. Laurie is also a recipient of the UC Davis “Outstanding Service Award” for “Inspiring a World of Learning”.

Email: pastpresident@icfsacramento.org

Director Strategic Partnerships

Gavan Ambrosini, PCC, MA

Gavan Ambrosini is principal and founder of the Ambrosini Consulting Group, a boutique consultancy specializing in leadership development and career management coaching and training. She holds a Masters in Organizational Learning and Effectiveness and is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She has more than a decade of experience coaching emerging leaders to C-Suite executives on how to expand their influence and presence in their organizations. Gavan has worked with executives across all sectors including leaders from the California Department of Public Health, Equinix, Facebook, Google, Lyft, Slack, U.C. Davis and the Department of Veterans Affairs. A graduate from the UC Davis Coaching for Life and Work program, she is passionate about being able to give back to the coaching community. She aims to support ICF Sacramento’s mission to empower communities through coaching and plans to do that through building strong relationships and strategic partnerships with organizations in our region.

Email: directorstrategicpartnerships@icfsacramento.org

Director of Credentialing

Coleen Chandler, PCC

Coleen Chandler coaches locally and internationally with top creative professionals, entrepreneurs and artists to help them optimize their careers and artistic success. A peak performance, life and business coach, she is also a singer-songwriter who specializes in the Performing Arts and Creativity. Prior to coaching full time, Coleen spent 15 years in the Financial and Commercial lending industry where she honed her business skills. She's a well rounded coach who believes that mastering Confidence and Creativity will propel anyone to new levels of excellence - professionally and personally. She is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Email: director@icfsacramento.org

Director of Finance

Carrie Chown, ACC

Carrie Chown is a Certified Professional Life, Health and Wellness Coach, an ICF Associate Certified Coach, and a Reiki Master Practitioner. She is an ICF member, affiliated with the Sacramento ICF chapter, and a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals. She received her foundational and advanced coach training through The Life Purpose Institute in San Diego. Carrie has a private coaching and Reiki practice, working with clients in person and remotely, and also works as a Mental Health Coach for Lyra Health. Her additional experience includes three years with Wells Fargo Bank, six years as a project manager for a construction company, and nine years as an executive assistant with UC Davis. 

Email: directorfinance@icfsacramento.org

Director of Communications

Malea Heim, ACC, CLC 

Malea Heim CLC is a Life Purpose and Identity Coach. Her greatest joy is witnessing her clients tap into their inner wisdom, make confident decisions, set and achieve their goals. Malea has been coaching since 2016. In 2020 she served on the ICF Sacramento Chapter Board as an Associate Director of Communications. She was inspired by the opportunity to be a part of the Sacramento Chapter Board serving the needs of our community. Malea hopes to continue serving the chapter as the Director of Communications because she is committed to growing coaches' awareness of the ICF Sacramento Chapter and how it empowers coaches to "Coach more, Coach Better & Coach Connect".

Email: directorcommunications@icfsacramento.org

Director of Special Events

Katie Kanowsky 

Katie Kanowsky is a dynamic educator, business consultant, and focus coach. She combines her expertise as a coach and cognitive scientist to help clients find their strengths and passion, then integrates them to create the life and work they love. Her passion is to help children and teens in the public education system learn to harness this information in their formative years instead of after having chosen a life path. Her mission is to create a sustainable psychological support system within the public education system that serves all individuals at the school site, helping them grow into their unique potential. She earned her BS in Organizational Behavior and Leadership at the University of the Pacific, completed coach training through University California, Davis, and holds multiple certifications in the coaching field, including Values2Wellbeing, HeartMath, and Sovereign Mind. 

Email: directorspecialevents@icfsacramento.org

Director of Membership

Lisa Laughter, ACC, CPC

Lisa Laughter is an ICF ACC coach whose life’s work is dedicated to empowering others to lead joyful lives full of intention, gratitude, and balance. She has served as a multi-faceted student services professional working with students in higher education for over 20 years. She opened her own side coaching and speaking business seven years ago partnering with her clients in a process of self-discovery, which supports them in being enough through self-love, self-acceptance, connection, vulnerability, compassion, and service. Lisa looks forward to bringing her passion and commitment to coaching through serving as the Director of Membership for the ICF Sacramento Chapter. She is enthusiastic about the potential to grow the membership of this powerful organization of dedicated professionals. In her spare time she is a devoted soccer mom to her 13 year old daughter, loves to hike, kayak, be outdoors whenever possible, read, do puzzles, enjoys being creative through dance and arts and crafts, and is a life-long learner engaging in personal growth experiences.

Email: directormembership@icfsacramento.org

Director at Large

Philip Mancini, ACC

Phil Mancini completed the UC Davis Professional Coaching for Life and Work program and is an ACC accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation. His coaching focuses on leadership, mindset, goal setting and achievement. Phil recently retired from a 26-year career in the public sector and now works remotely in the private sector. His interest in serving on the board is to further expand coaching into the public and private arenas. When not coaching, Phil loves movies, reading books and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.

Email: directoratlarge@icfsacramento.org

Director of Administration/Secretary

Robin Matthews, ACC

"Coach, Parent, Partner, Communications Professor, Entrepreneur, Volunteer, and ICF Sacramento Board Member; these roles all encompass Robin’s passion for growth, connection, and forward momentum. Together with her husband, Steve Matthews, their coaching practice 'The Life Coach Approach' focuses on helping people lead a more integrated, balanced, and fulfilling life through coaching, workshops, and talks. Having completed the UC Davis Professional and Life Coaching Program and with a master’s degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, Robin enjoys working with people in various stages of life from young adults to those reaching retirement."

Email: directoradministration@icfsacramento.org

Director of Programs              

Kathleen Mitchell, ACC  

Kathleen began her coaching career when working with multinational technology teams in the corporate world to help team members communicate better through cultural diversities. In 2019, she left the corporate world and started Path to Discovery Coaching & Consulting in 2020 as an ICF ACC certified coach. Kathleen is a Trauma Informed Certified Coach (TICC) and helps women that have gone through unexpected life transitions move forward to find joy and excitement in their lives again. She is also finishing up her global team coaching accreditation through EMCC Global Team Coaching Institute and currently coaches non-profit leadership teams. She currently serves on the ICF Sacramento Board of Directors as Associate Programs Director to support other coaches on their coaching journey.

Email: directorprogramdevelopment@icfsacramento.org

To serve on the board of directors an individual must meet the following criteria and be:

• An ICF-credentialed member or a member who commits to qualifying for an ICF credential.
• A member of ICF Sacramento and ICF Global in good standing.
• Able to attend a majority of Chapter meetings each term year.
• Able to participate in a majority of Board meetings each term year.
• Be nominated for position by the nomination committee and approved by a majority vote of the board, and be voted into office by a simple majority vote of those that have membership privileges.

Email: mail@icfsacramento.org