Profile
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA/ACMPE)
CERTIFICATIONS
ICF MCC, EMCC Senior Practitioner, Systemic Team Coach, SHRM-SCP, FACMPE
CORE STRENGTHS
Executive Coaching, Systemic Team Coaching, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Cultural Transformation
Professional Summary
Diane is an executive, leadership, and team coach with over two decades of experience partnering with leaders and organizations in higher education and healthcare to accelerate performance, drive transformation, and achieve measurable results.
Relevant Clients
Tulane University
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Arizona
National Center for Healthcare Leadership
NASA (all centers), the Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), and NOAA in affiliation with 4-D Systems
Raytheon Missile Systems
Education
DOCTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Commonwealth University, Bloomsburg, PA
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Commonwealth University, Bloomsburg, PA
Relevant Experience
PRINCIPAL, Brennan Associates, LLC (Tucson, AZ)
- Executive Coach partnering with C-suite leaders and senior executives to develop leadership capacity, navigate complex challenges, and achieve strategic goals
- Team Coaching Specialist facilitating systemic team coaching to enhance collaboration, build trust, and align teams with organizational objectives
- Organizational Development Consultant designing and implementing change initiatives that drive organizational growth, agility, and performance
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
- Transformed HR operating model from transactional consulting to strategic partnership, deepening collaboration with university leadership and academic departments
- Implemented coaching-based leadership approach across HR partner operations, significantly enhancing stakeholder engagement and organizational outcomes
- Redesigned Learning & Development strategy, strengthening leadership programs and expanding continuous learning opportunities institution-wide
PRESIDENT, International Coaching Federation (Lexington, KY)
- Provided strategic leadership for the ICF, setting organizational direction and ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and global services and objectives
- Served as global ambassador for the coaching profession, building strategic partnerships and advancing professional standards worldwide
- Collaborated with international Board of Directors to strengthen governance policies, monitor organizational performance, and ensure long-term sustainability
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, Evidence-Based Coaching Program, Fielding Graduate University (Santa Barbara, CA)
- Co-created comprehensive coaching curriculum, developing the program’s foundational framework that integrated coaching theory with practical application
- Designed and implemented multi-modal training delivery, including in-person and online coaching practice, assessment, and feedback systems
- Led and supervised coach trainer faculty to ensure consistent application of assessments aligned with ICF core competencies and professional standards
