Our Team – HANDS ON

Meet our Team

Hands On is a team of talent development specialists, each dedicated to focused areas of expertise from internal talent mobility to capability and leadership development to DEIB and more. We are each committed to and passionate about helping your organization attract, develop, retain and optimize talent.

Alexandra Kinloch

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Alexandra Kinloch

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Japanese.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beach.
Fun Fact: I travelled around Australia living the #vanlife dream for 1.5 years with my husband and a toddler.
What Inspires Me: I'm passionate about helping people learn, grow, and surprise themselves by what they can achieve. It's inspiring to work with others who are passionate about creating leaders the world needs.

Ali Kewley Costa

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Ali Kewley Costa

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Thai.
Favorite Vacation Spot: The beaches of Portugal (my husband is from there).
Fun Fact: I taught in a school in Nepal before college. I taught Science and Math, but they mostly remember me teaching them the dance moves to a Spice Girls song.
What Inspires Me: It’s both exciting and fulfilling to lead conversations and learning experiences with a diverse group of dynamic leaders eager to expand their skills and explore new approaches to their growth.

Alison Francone

Talent Development Executive, OD Consultant, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Alison Francone

Talent Development Executive, OD Consultant, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Cheese.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hot springs.
Fun Fact: Cat mom of 4, lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo before the age of 7 with my family.
What Inspires Me: I love unlocking new insights and perspectives for people that can help them feel more empowered and successful in work and in life.

Alison Townley

Facilitator and Instructional Designer

Amanda Gosling

Executive Coach

Amanda Gosling

Executive Coach

Favorite Food: Italian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: I've always involved the sun and a sandy beach so was shocked when I recently fell in love with Finland .. stunned by the scenery and peace!
Fun Fact: I spent my childhood living outside of the country of my birth (wherever the army sent us!), inspiring a life-long passion for travel and exploring other cultures.
What inspires me: The relationship with Kathryn and my trust in the integrity and quality of everything she does. As a coach, I am constantly inspired by the resourcefulness of people and I am dedicated to helping them uncover their own solutions. This quote strongly resonates; 'The number one priority as a coach is to help the executive face his own reactions and get back to his creative centre.' (Mary Beth O'Neil).

Amy Kelly Lauer

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Amy Kelly Lauer

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Mediterranean.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere there is a view of the ocean, lake or large pond.
Fun Fact: Impromptu, I can cook for a small crowd (12-ish) with whatever is in the pantry.
What Inspires Me: Supporting growth and the development of others is my passion.

Dr. Andreas Schmitt

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Dr. Avi Kogan

Life Sciences Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Dr. Avi Kogan

Life Sciences Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Burmese and New Haven pizza (not together).
Favorite Vacation Spot: Southeast Asia.
Fun Fact: I've been singing in choirs for over 30 years. Favorite concert venues include Notre Dame (in Paris), St Peter's (the Vatican), Carnegie Hall, and Boston Symphony Hall.
What Inspires Me: I love combining my experience in the biotech industry with my passion for supporting others' growth, development, and learning.

Betina Schonberger

Marketing / Business Development Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Betina Schonberger

Marketing / Business Development Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Anything made for me with love.
Favorite Vacation Spot: That's a tough one. I've been to 45+ countries and learned it's as much about the shared experiences as the location. Most memorable was Bhutan.
Fun Fact: Many, many years ago, while working at a German all-inclusive resort in Mexico, I was asked to join the entertainment staff. I ended up lip synching Madonna's "Material Girl" to over 300+ German guests. (No judgment please)
What Inspires Me: I am passionate about helping leaders be the best version of themselves. I love seeing the "aha" moments and making memorable learning and coaching experiences.

Bruce Robertson

Media / Entertainment Executive and Facilitator

Bruce Robertson

Media / Entertainment Executive and Facilitator

Nic Name: B
Favorite Food: Nando's Chicken Pita Wrap with extra pineapple. And piri piri sauce. Of course.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Maldives.
Fun Fact: Aside from coaching culture, ideation and innovation, I also executive produce non scripted documentaries, podcasts and series.
What Inspires Me: Creativity, ideation, and innovation are powerful assets for individuals and businesses, but they require the right culture to truly thrive. That's why my professional focus has been on these key areas - coaching others in how to maximize ideas within business, through the right culture.

Carrie Atkin

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Carrie Atkin

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Any type of baked good!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Japan.
Fun Fact: I was a hurdler in college and love track and field.
What Inspires Me: Supporting and witnessing the professional and personal growth of those around me.

Carla Boragno

Technical Operations Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Carla Boragno

Technical Operations Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Pasta Carbonara.
Favorite Vacation Spot: I love Maui.
Fun Fact: I love doing needlepoint!
What Inspires Me: I'm passionate about leadership development and helping people unlock their genius.

Christine Bakewicz

Healthcare Leader and Facilitator

Christine Bakewicz

Healthcare Leader and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Korean.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere in the mountains!
Fun Fact: I was a body builder (and competed in an international competition in South Korea) while I was teaching English there.
What Inspires Me: I love all things human and leadership development and particularly enjoy facilitation/teaching classes.

Christine Gilmour

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Christine Gilmour

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Mexican, and local street food from wherever I am.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Sicily.
Fun Fact: Impromptu, I studied Wing Chun Kung Fu under the first Grandmaster to open up this method outside of the traditional privileged family lineage, and belonged to his first group of women.
What Inspires Me: As a lifelong learner, I'm inspired by helping others learn and grow through connection and application of knowledge, and sparking those "aha" moments through stories and shared experience.

Chris Murchison

Artist, Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Chris Murchison

Artist, Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Cake!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Gazing at the moon on an island beach with soft white sand and warm nights.
Fun Fact: I am an avid baker (competition winning)!
What Inspires Me: The opportunity to reach and impact the thriving of organization leaders using my unique and creative genius.

Claire Williams

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Courtney Marchment

Executive Coach, Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Courtney Marchment

Executive Coach, Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Sushi (anything with Fish and Avocado).
Favorite Vacation Spot: Camping in the mountains with my family here in Canada.
Fun Fact: I learned to ski at just 2 years old while growing up in Lake Tahoe, CA. My first job was teaching skiing, a passion I pursued for 15 years which brought me to Canada and New Zealand! Oh, and I’ve also lived in six different countries!
What Inspires Me: I am inspired by helping people grow into their full potential and fostering deep connections with themselves and others. I love the hands-on approach, as it allows for meaningful learning and growth—and that truly excites me!

Craig DeLarge

Life Sciences and Tech Executive, Author and Facilitator

Craig DeLarge

Life Sciences and Tech Executive, Author and Facilitator

Favorite Food: All Asian cuisine.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Outside the US.
Fun Fact: I am an electric unicyclist: https://youtu.be/-m77NRLJPDg
What Inspires Me: The opportunity to participate in the development and encouragement of a current and next generation of leaders, aligned to my career mantra of developing healthy leaders.

David Davidovic

Life Sciences Executive, Business Advisor, Author and Facilitator

David Davidovic

Life Sciences Executive, Business Advisor, Author and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Street foods around the world.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere and everywhere in Italy.
Fun Fact: Have walked on every continent but one (working on it).
What inspires me: Doing work that matters!

Deb Kopelman

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Deb Kopelman

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Indian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere near a beach/ocean.
Fun Fact: I managed a coffee house for a couple of years and love everything coffee related.
What Inspires Me: I love to learn and enjoy helping others learn, grow and develop. It is really inspiring meeting and working with professionals across different companies.

Fred Kohler

People & Culture Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Fred Kohler

People & Culture Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Thai.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai.
Fun Fact: I started my career as a political activist.
What Inspires Me: Supporting and bearing witness to people who are growing and developing in amazing ways.

Gareth Evans

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Gareth Evans

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Indian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: South of France.
Fun Fact: I dance Salsa (and now teach it), don't ask me I'll bore you!
What inspires me: Educating everyday people is a passion, we reach people across a wide range of disciplines and professions, and what we teach is practically applicable from the moment sessions end.

Gerard Somers

Learning & Development Executive and Facilitator

Gerard Somers

Learning & Development Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Japanese.
Favorite Vacation Spot: London is my favorite town, but I enjoy sitting on the beach in Hawaii.
Fun Fact: I carry a post it note in my wallet that says - What I do today is important because I am paying a day of my life for it. What I accomplish must be worthwhile because the price is so high.
What inspires me: I consider myself a "helper" by nature. I feel called to the mission to pass on what I have learned to others.

Gisela Paulsen

Life Sciences Executive, Board Director and Facilitator

Gisela Paulsen

Life Sciences Executive, Board Director and Facilitator

Nic Name: Gis (with close friends and colleagues).
Favorite Food: Sushi.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai with Napa Valley as close second!
Fun Fact: I have now lived about half my life in Sweden and the other half in the United States.
What Inspires Me: I have a deep passion for continuous learning and professional development. Having been an operator in large, medium and start-up companies, Hands On's opportunity to support efforts in any organization is palpable and it inspires me to both be a facilitator as well as an advisor to further its mission and feed my passion.

Grace Tkach

People & Culture Executive and Facilitator

Grace Tkach

People & Culture Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Any kind of noodle...Chinese, Italian, etc.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Patagonia.
Fun Fact: My husband and I have owned a brewery for 13+ years.
What inspires me: Helping others become more capable and confident in whatever they strive to achieve.

Dr. Jan Claas

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Dr. Jan Claas

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Indian, German (but not Bavarian).
Favorite Vacation Spot: Zeeland in the Netherlands.
Fun Fact: I love to fly with my 2-seater airplane and enjoy the view from above.
What inspires me: I love to pass on my knowledge based on more than 30 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharma industry ranging from research (PhD), medical affairs and marketing to international general management.

Jason Bey

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Jason Bey

Life Sciences Executive and Facilitator

Nic Name: Jay Bey.
Favorite Food: Italian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Maldives.
Fun Fact: Had a cameo in a critically acclaimed sports documentary.
What Inspires Me: I am inspired by the company's mission to develop targeted, robust, and nimble people & culture solutions. Hands on is a company that leverages practice leaders to walk along side companies and teams that are looking to empower and inspire their teams while navigating the complexities and challenges that come with the day-to-day business.I love to see others grow and exceed even their own expectations.

Jennie Taylor

OD Consultant, Executive Coach and Facilitator

John Honingford

Learning & Development Executive and Facilitator

John Honingford

Learning & Development Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Italian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Spain.
Fun Fact: I'm in an active cover band and won a song writing competition.
What Inspires Me: Smart, talented people and doing interesting work with interesting clients.

John Ross

People & Culture Executive and Facilitator

John Ross

People & Culture Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: No doubts - Tex-Mex!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Austria.
Fun Fact: Was once ranked #3 in the world in Taekwondo as a 2nd degree black belt. Can't quite kick as high these days, but sure do try. 🙂
What Inspires Me: Trying to make learning fun is extremely important to me. I work with Hands On as they allow me to do just that. I am inspired by seeing the little lightbulb light up over the heads of learners, and that certainly keeps me going and doing what I do.

Jonathan Yeo

DEI Expert, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Jonathan Yeo

DEI Expert, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Japanese.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Spain.
Fun Fact: I've visited 50 countries, and try to add at least one more per year.
What Inspires Me: Human dynamics can be the source of our best work and our biggest challenges. Learning more about self and building our interpersonal skills, is one of the best ways to drive our impact and personal satisfaction.

Justine Cooper

People & Culture Executive, DEI Expert, OD Consultant and Facilitator

Kathryn Matz

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Kathryn Matz

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Favorite Food: Mediterranean.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Italy.
Fun Fact: Despite my years in the People & Culture field, I had a full scholarship for my undergrad in Petroleum Engineering. Go figure, I was (and remain somewhat) a lover of all things math, science and engineering.
What Inspires Me: I fervently believe in the power of systematic capability development at all levels of an organization. I also have great passion for helping organizations identify and really harness their talent, which pays dividends in all directions - career progression for the employee, talent retention and typically business growth for the organization.

Dr. Karl Hebenstreit

Author, Executive Coach, Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Dr. Karl Hebenstreit

Author, Executive Coach, Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Italian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Cruise around the world.
Fun Fact: I was raised in Greece, have sung in men's choruses since college, and have authored three books that are Enneagram-related.
What inspires me: I love helping and seeing individual leaders, their teams, and organizations become more empathic/emotionally-intelligent, interpersonally-effective, open-minded/inclusive, systems-thinking oriented, cognizant of their gifts and purpose, and achieve their ultimate potential.

Katie Pople

Marketing & Advertising Specialist, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Katie Pople

Marketing & Advertising Specialist, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Cottage cheese...random I know.
Favorite Vacation Spot: The most recent one- San Sebastian in Spain.
Fun Fact: I have sung on stage at the world famous 100 jazz club in London with a 20 piece jazz band.
What Inspires Me: l like working in a community of like minded people and making a transformative difference to the people that we engage with so they can perform at their best.

Kerry Engler

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Kerry Engler

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Italian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hiking, camping, not far from an Ocean.
Fun Fact: I'm a sporty hobbyist... a long-time runner needing to mix it up... last year I started playing tennis. This year, I am starting pottery weekly. I love a good yoga class and am inspired by the person who earned their teacher training last year!
What Inspires Me: My relationship with Kathryn and connection to interesting work.

Laura James

Tech Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Laura James

Tech Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Greek or Mexican or Thai or Sushi...wait, I might not have a favorite ;>)
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hiking the Oregon Coast, Kayaking the San Juan Islands or anywhere new!
Fun Fact: I've lived in the Netherlands and dog sledded on the Iditarod trail.
What Inspires Me: Supporting and witnessing people grow and achieve their goals brings me so much joy!

Lisa Ryan

People & Culture Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Lisa Ryan

People & Culture Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Vacation Spot: I can't pick just one - I'm a traveler at heart 🙂 Most recent favorite trip = Australia.
Fun Fact: I love visiting wine regions around the world - I've been to wine regions in France, Italy, Spain, Australia and the US - want to get to Porto, Loire, and the Marlborough region of NZ.
What Inspires Me: Helping others grow, and sharing my knowledge and experience in a new way. As a People Leader and leadership coach, I believe in the power of a growth mindset and continuous learning.

Dr. Lydia Oxendine

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Dr. Lydia Oxendine

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Turkey with cranberry (really!).
Favorite Vacation Spot: Sunny beach, warm ocean.
Fun Fact: At 60, I recently completed my Yoga Teacher Training.
What Inspires Me: Bringing together all my beliefs about leadership and helping people become their best selves in a group of other dedicated professionals.

Maggie Salo

Talent Development Executive and Executive Coach

Maggie Salo

Talent Development Executive and Executive Coach

Favorite Food: Fruit.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Grenada.
Fun Fact: I'm from a family of 10 and 5 of us are coaches.
What Inspires Me: Great content and tools that help others be their best.

Mallory Penney

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Mallory Penney

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Nic Name: Mal.
Favorite Food: Anything Asian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: So many! I went to Costa Rica last year and can't wait to go back.
Fun Fact: I perform improv and love it! From full length improvised plays, to comedic duos, I am most lit up when I am improvising. I love nerding out about the applications of improv in everyday life, too. We are always improvising, thinking on our feet, and navigating the unknown in life.
What Inspires Me: Making learning enjoyable is a top priority for me, which is why I love working with Hands On. I get the opportunity to create engaging and memorable experiences for learners. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing that "aha" moment when something clicks—it’s what motivates me to keep doing what I love.

Marc Prager

Talent Development Executive, Executive Coach and Faciltiator

Marc Prager

Talent Development Executive, Executive Coach and Faciltiator

Favorite Food: Sushi or salads.
Favorite Vacation Spot: I love to visit Japan.
Fun Fact: I ran the NYC Marathon twice.
What Inspires Me: Helping others learn, grow and thrive.

Marybeth Moser

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Marybeth Moser

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Is there anything better than Thai Mango and Sticky Rice ?!?!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Greensboro, VT - it is the most spectacular place to be in early August - floating in Caspian Lake.
Fun Fact: I am the 6th of 8 kids. I built my negotiation "chops" convincing my older brothers to let me watch Little House on the Prairie instead of Star Trek. It has served me well in life.
What Inspires Me: I really needed this kind of learning when I was a leader of teams! And today, I am really passionate about being part of an organization that can inspire conscious, big hearted leaders and individual contributors.

Maya Hu Chan

Author, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Maya Hu Chan

Author, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: I am a foodie and love to try different food. My favorite is Asian food.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Vancouver, Canada. We have a vacation home there and have been visiting annually for the past 18 years.
Fun Fact: Early in my career, I worked as a news anchor and hosted a weekly children's program at a major broadcasting company in Taiwan. I am also the proud mother of triplets.
What Inspires Me: My passion lies in unlocking human potential – whether I'm teaching, coaching, or mentoring others on their journey to becoming the leaders they envision. I appreciate the opportunity to partner with Hands On to develop tomorrow's leaders and create meaningful change in our world.

Michael Crockett

Regulatory Affairs Executive, Biotech Business Advisor and Facilitator

Michael Crockett

Regulatory Affairs Executive, Biotech Business Advisor and Facilitator

Nic Name: MAC
Favorite Food: My wife's cooking- pasta, smoked meat, and homemade focaccia.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Maui Kanapalii.
Fun Fact: I am a former Ironman triathlete, 25 year BOD for SF Giants Community Fund Non Profit. I am also an adjunct professor in a MS Biotech program.
What Inspires Me: Passing along my experiences in the biotech industry of 40 years to others beginning their life sciences career. I thoroughly enjoy helping others understand the life sciences industry.

Mike Miller

Sales Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Mike Miller

Sales Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Thin crust pizza.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Big Island and anywhere my kids join for the ride.
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking without recipes; Think ready set cook.
What Inspires Me: I enjoy helping others find creative ways to put learning into practice that makes a difference for them and the people around them. When learning can have dual application at work and outside of work, it's a win.

Miki Ogura

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Nancy Stern

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Nancy Stern

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Chinese!
Favorite Vacation Spot: A tent pitched by a remote lake.
Fun Fact: I grew-up in a zoo house that included 15 parrots, 2 toucans, cat, dog, hedgehog, rat, hamster, newts, rabbits, tortise.....
What Inspires Me: Supporting individuals, teams and organizations to make big things happen.

Pippa Isbell

Public Relations Executive and Facilitator

Pippa Isbell

Public Relations Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Asian fusion.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere (everywhere!) in Italy.
Fun Fact: On a regular basis, I frighten myself by volunteering to do something that scares/challenges me. Then I pick a charity to benefit, tell everyone so I can't back out. Abseiling off tall buildings, cycling 1000 miles, walking 100k...
What Inspires Me: I love watching people grow as they realise they can do more and better and aspire to be the leader they want to be.

Dr. Richard Hodge

Business Executive, Author, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Dr. Richard Hodge

Business Executive, Author, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Eclectic.
Favorite Vacation Spot: The Open Seas.
Fun Fact: Sailed across the Pacific using sextants and solid seamanship.
What Inspires Me: Very customer centric. And working with great backgrounds to deliver maximum value.

Shadi Bucklin

Sales Enablement Leader, Former VC Partner and Facilitator

Shadi Bucklin

Sales Enablement Leader, Former VC Partner and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Sushi.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Beach destinations.
Fun Fact: I played classical piano as a child and immigrated to United States at the age of 11. I had to learn English for the first time in 6th grade.
What Inspires Me: I am inspired by how human beings continue to grow and evolve. I work with Hands On to help professionals develop desired skills to stay competitive in their careers.

Shanti Kim

Market Access and Managed Care Expert and Facilitator

Shanti Kim

Market Access and Managed Care Expert and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Love all food, but Asian food in general is my fave!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Italy.
Fun Fact: My third degree is in culinary arts...I thought about changing careers to the world of food, but now just cook for my friends and family.
What Inspires Me: Excited to contribute subject matter expertise and provide training to growing companies and people!

Steve Alesch

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Steve Alesch

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Italian!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Rome.
Fun Fact: I love to sing and will be singing in choir at Carnegie Hall in 2025!
What Inspires Me: I’m inspired to work with Hands On Learning because their commitment to practical, engaging learning experiences aligns with my passion for empowering leaders to grow and make a meaningful impact within their organizations.

Dr. Steven Kowalski

Talent Development Executive, Author, OD Consultant and Facilitator

Dr. Steven Kowalski

Talent Development Executive, Author, OD Consultant and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Greek.
Favorite Vacation Spot: The island of Astypalaia in the Aegean Sea.
Fun Fact: In my office, I have three large posters which hang on the wall behind me and inspire me every day. The first of Martin Luther King Jr. asks, "Are you going for your dream?" The second, of Albert Einstein, asks, "Are you following your curiosity?" The third, of Mother Teresa, asks, "Are you helping others?"
What Inspires Me: I'm called to unleash creative potential, open up possibilities, make a difference, activate communities, and build connections between people and ideas. I love working with the Hands On community of learners because we share a dedication to growing and making the world a better place.

Dr. Tangi James-Boone

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Dr. Tangi James-Boone

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Mediterranean, Poke Bowls and anything without pork.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Still exploring the world.
Fun Fact: My friends and people I meet think I am funny, yet I don't, so it is the funniest thing. Go figure.
What Inspires Me: I am an avid learner, and it brings me joy to create and co-create a dynamic and engaging learning journey and experience. Watching the light bulbs of "aha's" go off is cool and fulfilling.

Tanja Powers

Life Sciences Executive, Business Advisor, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Tanja Powers

Life Sciences Executive, Business Advisor, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Mexican.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere on a multi-day hike, preferably without cell reception!
Fun Fact: My first job out of college, I worked for the public affairs department at Caterpillar Tractor and had to spend two weeks at their proving grounds in Arizona learning how to operate each piece of machinery.
What Inspires Me: I love to learn and help others learn. As a leadership coach, I'm always looking for ways to keep my skills and perspective current and find that in teaching and facilitating I learn from each participant.

Tres Jiménez

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Tres Jiménez

Retail / Consumer Goods Executive, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Nic Name: Tres (short for Teresa).
Favorite Food: Anything green.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Tomales Bay floating in my Kayak.
Fun Fact: I'm a bonafide "creative type" and use my creativity in just about every way you can imagine.
What Inspires Me: Helping people learn, grow, and make a positive impact in their worlds!

Tony Martignetti

Finance Executive, Author, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Tony Martignetti

Finance Executive, Author, Executive Coach and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Anything Asian.
Favorite Vacation Spot: That is like asking someone to choose their favorite child. My favorite spots are Spain, Thailand, Italy, and Hawaii.
Fun Fact: I am a museum enthusiast or nerd, whichever you prefer; I am also a mountain climber, my last climb was Mount Kilimanjaro.
What Inspires Me: I love connecting with people and facilitating learning. For me I learn something new from every interaction.

Tricia Stewart

People & Culture Executive and Facilitator

Tricia Stewart

People & Culture Executive and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Charcuterie.
Favorite Vacation Spot: I love exploring NEW places anywhere in the world; happy place: Jackson WY.
Fun Fact:One of my early jobs in high school and college was at a factory in CT; there were no female supervisors occupying the role "foreman" so I was called Miss Foreman! Oh how times have changed!
What Inspires Me: I believe in the potential of every human and that we are always becoming. It is a joy and a privilege, through conversation and connection, to be a part of someone's learning journey. I am inspired by the Hands On community and being a force for good in fostering continuous meaningful growth.

Xavier Brochart

Marketing Executive, Consultant and Facilitator

Xavier Brochart

Marketing Executive, Consultant and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Vietnamese or Italian (when not eating French food 😜).
Favorite Vacation Spot: Somewhere around the Mediterranean Sea or the South China Sea.
Fun Fact: As a French guy speaking Chinese, I was a volunteer at the Paris 2024 Olympics, helping the Chinese rowing and canoe teams while they were competing in my very home town last summer.
What Inspires Me: Drawing from my experience working across diverse teams and cultures, I'm passionate about facilitating conversations that help people uncover personal insights and develop their own paths to growth.

Zahoor Bargir

Finance Leader, Consultant and Facilitator

Zahoor Bargir

Finance Leader, Consultant and Facilitator

Favorite Food: Depending on how I feel it could range from: Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and English.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere it is warm and sunny.
Fun Fact: I healed my eyes naturally by doing eye exercises and the process of visualization.
What inspires me: To unpuzzle and inspire others on the world of Finance by helping them see the simplicity in learning about this subject. Working with Hands-On enables me to do this.

Meet our Team

Alison Townley

Dr. Andreas Schmitt ​

Claire Williams

Jennie Taylor

Justine Cooper

Miki Ogura

Dr. Andreas Schmitt