Emelyn A. D.

Executive Coach & Organizational Transformation Specialist with specializations in intercultural development, culture change, and leadership development.

I am a results-oriented executive with over 30 years of experience specializing in inclusive excellence, leadership development, and organizational transformation. My passion is translating vision into action and empowering executives and emerging leaders to build inclusive, high-performing cultures.

My career is defined by a proven track record of leading and executing complex, high-stakes initiatives. As a former Vice President at Loyola Marymount University, I led campus-wide strategy that earned national recognition. At Stanford University, I served as Associate Vice Provost for Inclusion, Community and Integrative Learning, where I led a major change management initiative to realign departments and resources, resulting in strengthened institutional support for student success. My portfolio included 14 matrixed departments with a combined $14 million budget.

Expertise & Certifications

My expertise is backed by extensive professional experience and key certifications, allowing me to provide informed guidance and deliver powerful results. I am certified in:

Executive Coaching, Culture Change Coaching, and Career Coaching through ICF accredited programs with St. Joseph's University and the Center for Executive Coaching.

CliftonStrengths: Leveraging individual and team strengths for peak performance.

6 Types of Working Genius: Unlocking team productivity and engagement by identifying natural genius.

Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI): Measuring and fostering intercultural competence.

Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS): Helping individuals navigate and resolve cross-cultural conflicts constructively.

Design Thinking Facilitation (Design Thinkers Academy): How to guide people in a Design Thinking methodology.

My Approach to Consulting & Coaching

My consulting and coaching philosophy is grounded in a deep understanding of institutional dynamics and a commitment to sustainable change. I partner with you to achieve specific, measurable outcomes.

Executive & Leadership Coaching: I provide coaching for individuals and teams, helping them navigate complex organizational challenges, lead with their values, and build inclusive communities.

Career Coaching: I help individuals find career clarity, build their professional brand, and improve job search strategies.

Inclusive Leadership Strategy & Implementation: I develop and implement data-driven inclusion strategies that align with your goals. This includes comprehensive equity audits and creating clear, actionable roadmaps for change.

My coaching approach is dynamic, pragmatic, and rooted in the principles of Transformation, Inclusion, and Empowerment. I provide the focused accountability and deep support necessary to help you and your organization master your next strategic "choreography."