BOARD MISSION
The mission of the ICFLA Board is in support and execution of ICFLA's overall purpose. Through connection, collaboration and fun, we work together as thought partners to create innovative solutions to support the education, training, and access to coaching experts to advance the professional success of our ICFLA members.
Some of the benefits of being a Board volunteer include:
- Networking and relationship building opportunities
- Cache of holding an ICFLA title
- Leadership experience you can add to your resume
- Positively impacting the coaching community
- Free* in-person chapter meetings and ability to invite a guest to our in-person chapter meetings
If this mission resonates with you, please consider joining our passionate team of volunteers.
*Eligibility varies by role
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Samantha Kramer, ACC
President
Samantha is a certified coach (ACC), a member of the International Coaching Federation, a certified scrum master, and a human resources professional. Samantha is the founder of Kramer Consulting Group, where she provides executive coaching and strategic consulting. She completed her Executive Master of Leadership at the University of Southern California with a focus on strategic planning and social innovation.
Tiffany Dedeaux, PCC
President-Elect
As an MCC and Certified Professional Resume Writer, Tiffany A. Dedeaux has 15+ years of empowering purpose-driven professionals across tech, consulting, sales, marketing, and design. Inspired by her Master's in Ecopsychology, Tiffany takes a co-active coaching approach to enhance customer experiences, drive innovation, and boost operational efficiency. She helps visionaries from entry- to C-level find their voice and rise to every challenge. As Chief Empowerment Officer at Sacred Time, Tiffany's clients include ABC, Microsoft, Expedia, Facebook, Indeed, Boeing, and Amazon.
Joel Pérez, PCC
Secretary
Matt Bauer, ACC, CPCC
Treasurer
Matt is an Executive, Career and Personal Development Coach, and Emerging Markets Finance Advisor. Matt has a 35+ years successful track record in leading and managing global teams in commercial, investment, and development finance in New York, Washington, DC, and London. He completed his executive coaching certification from the Co-Active Training Institute (CPCC) and is ICF-certified.
Diana Ideus, MCC
Board Advisor / Immediate Past President
Diana Ideus has her Master’s in Executive Coaching and Organizational Behavior and is one of only 1300 coaches globally to have attained the level of Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Her book Listen: Mentor Coaching for Coaches and other resources for coaches and leaders are available at www.hawthorneunion.com.
Directors
Adeline Yoong
Director, Community Outreach
Laila Keith
Director, Communications
Laila is a Certified Professional Coach and Maslow Leadership Certified Executive Culture Coach. Before launching her own coaching company, NovaQuest Coaching, Laila served as the Digital Health Practice Leader at Fleming Martin Executive Search. Prior to that, she spent 9 years leading sales training efforts for Johnson & Johnson Vision. As a key member of J&J’s elite training team, Laila advised business leaders in numerous functions. www.novaquestcoaching.com
Gretchen Hydo, MCC
Director, C3 Chapter Events
Gretchen Hydo is a Master Certified Coach through ICF, a certified mentor coach, a mesmerizing keynote speaker, and an engaging workshop facilitator. She specializes in helping individuals, organizations, and coaches make life-changing transformations by breaking free of the rules and secrets that hold them back from living their most powerful lives. Gretchen is the author of the book Break Free From Your Dirty Little Secret: A New You in 10 Secret-Breaking Stages and is dedicated to helping women break free from the shame of their secrets to step into bigger living.
Kevin Nourse, Ph.D., PCC
Director, Coaching Cafes
Kevin is an executive coach, researcher, author, and professional speaker who has a passion for helping leaders resiliently navigate change. In addition to being an award-winning author, Kevin is on the faculty of the Fielding Graduate University Evidence-Based Coaching Program. Current and former clients include the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Americas Essential Hospitals, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and many more. He is a member of the International Coach Federation.
Karyn Ezell, Executive Coach
Director, Membership
Karyn Ezell is a people strategist and executive leadership coach with 20+ years of experience in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. She helps clients develop strategies for long-term success, personal fulfillment, improved relationships, and organizational effectiveness. Karyn holds a bachelor's in business administration and a master's in organizational psychology. An ICF-certified coach, she specializes in leadership, performance, life transitions, and well-being. Karyn is an active member of the ICF ethics community.