President

Lisa Laughter, ACC, CPC

Introducing Lisa Laughter, an accomplished ICF ACC coach who is passionate about empowering individuals to lead joyful and intentional lives. With over 20 years of experience in higher education as a student services professional, Lisa has dedicated her career to supporting others on their personal and professional journeys.

As a dynamic speaker and coach, Lisa founded her own coaching and speaking business, where she partners with clients in a transformative process of self-discovery. Through her work, she emphasizes the importance of self-love, connection, and compassion, empowering individuals to embrace their true potential and live fulfilling lives.

With a captivating presence and a knack for connecting with audiences, Lisa is a sought-after speaker in various settings. Her engaging style and insightful messages resonate deeply, inspiring others to cultivate gratitude, find balance, and live with intention. She brings humor and authenticity to her presentations, creating an uplifting and memorable experience for her listeners.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Lisa finds joy in being a devoted soccer mom to her 15-year-old daughter. She also nurtures her love for the outdoors through activities like hiking and kayaking. In her leisure time, she immerses herself in reading, unleashes her creativity through dance and arts and crafts, and embraces personal growth experiences as a lifelong learner.

Lisa Laughter's vibrant energy, empathy, and expertise as a coach and speaker make her a beacon of inspiration. Her ability to connect with others, coupled with her passion for empowering individuals, has touched the lives of many, making her a trusted guide on the path to personal fulfillment and happiness.

Email: president(at)icfsacramento.org

President Elect

Katie Kanowsky, PCC

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: presidentelect(at)icfsacramento.org

Past President

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: pastpresident(at)icfsacramento.org

Director of Credentialing

TBA

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Marketing

Paul Briley

Paul leverages his 25+ years of experience in learning, leadership, consulting and coaching to help people bring their vision to life. He has worked for large, multi-unit organizations, as well as consulting with business leaders and stakeholders within their own organizations. Throughout his career, Paul has helped people get moving. He’s known for helping people assess their current state, define goals and outcomes, then build plans and move to action. Helping people get unstuck is what helps him get unstuck - which is why he became a life coach and built Off the Comma.

Paul’s interest in the ICF Sacramento Board stems from a strong bond with other coaches in the area and a desire to contribute in a meaningful way. As Director of Strategic Partnerships, Paul plans to expand the visibility of the chapter within the greater Sacramento community and help raise awareness of the profession. Paul already has ideas for new ways to generate affiliations and potential sponsorships to support the board and chapter membership. 

Paul holds a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach (ACC), and a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). He loves heights, travel, animals, physical activity and is stretching himself this year by saying “yes” to things that scare the heck out of him.

Email: directorstrategicpartnerships(at)icfsacramento.org

Director of DEI

Maryam Ghadiri, ACC

I am a scientist, artist, storyteller, and coach. Utilizing my knowledge and experience as an academic professional and first-generation immigrant to the USA, I bring a lifetime of international experience and science-oriented approaches, and expertise to the coaching of high achievers. I partner with academic and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals to define meaningful life goals, find work-life balance, and cultivate fulfillment, creativity, and joy.

I combine superb organizational abilities with honed communication and leadership skills, allowing me to connect and work effectively with clients of all levels. I am an energetic personality and I bring an in-depth understanding of the coaching process, combining compassion with true active listening, empowering clients to set and achieve their professional and personal goals in life.

Email: directordei(at)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(at)icfsacramento.org

Director of Communications

Perrine Rambeau

From work burnout to traveling the world, sailing across oceans, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or cycling the Alps on a solar ebike, Perrine found in herself the space where everything is possible and helps her clients find it too.

She is a courage coach for entrepreneurs, writers, adventurers as well as homebodies who want to make a change, big or small.

Perrine has a 15 year background in business, marketing and communications (Kedge Business School Bordeaux, France and FH Münster, Germany).

She coaches in English, French, German and Spanish.

Email: directorcommunications(at)icfsacramento.org

Director of Membership

Tina Shaw, PCC

Tina has been coaching leaders and teams for more than 10 years. She came to coaching after experiencing a profound transformation in her own life after working with a coach and wanted to support others in the same way. Tina believes in giving back to the communities she belongs to and has demonstrated that through 15 years of Board experience between ICF Sacramento and ATD Sacramento. She also volunteers with Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bridging the political divides in our communities, workplaces, and families. Tina is running for Director of Membership so that she can use her strengths to connect with members, to appreciate their strengths, and to invite them to contribute those to our coaching community. When not coaching or training, Tina enjoys working on DIY projects with her handy husband, Jeff, and walking her Morkie (Maltese-Yorkie) Bailey while listening to audiobooks and podcasts on neuroscience, leadership, positive psychology and diversity and inclusion topics.

Email: directormembership(at)icfsacramento.org

Director of Administration/Secretary

TBA

Director of Special Events         

Michael Lorenzen

Coaching Experience: Having just completed my ICF exam in September, I feel like a bit of a rookie but I’ve been doing leadership and career coaching for 12 years now in higher education, mostly with student-athletes and coaches

My Why: my mission has always been to “be an important and positive influence in the lives of young people”. I’ve expanded on that as I’ve gotten older and have found great joy in sharing life journeys with all different types of folks. Seeing and hearing the “ah ha” when someone makes a discovery for themselves or implements something we’ve discussed feels like the perfect intersection of my mission, my passion, and my skills

Professional Background: My academic degrees include: BA (international relations), MA (international finance and management), MTS (theological studies), and EdD (leadership). My professional experience includes counterterrorism work in the intelligence community, management consulting for Bain and Company, and 20+ years of gymnastics coaching at the Olympic and NCAA levels. The last decade has been filled with senior administrative roles in the athletic departments at Georgetown and UC Davis.

Interest in the Board: I have been negligent in my service work since the pandemic and want to start doing more. I’m also excited about all of the folks I’ve met through my ICF studies and would be eager to grow my community in the field. I’m also hoping the pivot to full time coaching at some point and love learning about the journeys of different coaches.

Hobbies/Interests: CrossFit (coach, athlete, and judge for a long time), pickleball, travel, our three dogs, #vanlife

Email: directorspecialevents(at)icfsacramento.org

Director of Program Development

Jeff Heiser, ACC

Jeff Heiser, ACC, dedicates himself to coaching leaders in higher education and non-profits to uncover their strengths, rediscover their purpose, and achieve their goals. With over 20 years of leadership in non-profits, municipal government, and higher education, he's passionate about helping others define their goals, find their passions, and maximize their potential.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology and a Masters Degree in Recreation Management with a specialization in Non-Profit Management. Jeff is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the ICC and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.

He’s interested in serving as the Program Director, for ICF Sacramento, contributing his experience on professional development committees within national associations to get more involved in the local coaching community. Jeff and his wife, parents to three children, spend their weekends at various youth/school sporting events, band performances, and camps.

Their favorite activities include camping on the coast and mountains, skiing, hiking, and surfing. To stay active, he participates in a masters swim team and runs multiple times a week.

Email: directorprogramdevelopment(at)icfsacramento.org