Since his graduation from USC over 25yrs ago, Chris has been an active leader with several local universities and executive networking groups around topics and sessions that help practically enable people to be better prepared for the real-world. Although his background is Aerospace Engineering and he worked on the Space Shuttle, don’t be fooled.. He… Read more »

Ann is a consulting psychologist specializing in professional executive coaching for high-achieving military veterans in career-transition programs.  She helps these accomplished members identify their life purpose and transform that purpose into a career path with a clear plan of action. Her purpose: “I guide veterans through the murky waters of career transition so that they… Read more »

Name: Susan Curtin Where were you born and raised? Sherman Oaks, California What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? One of the transitions that relates to the Fellows journey, was leaving a job I loved in an organization I worked in for close to 20 years. I loved my work… Read more »

Name:  Jeannine Bennett Where were you born? Born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin.  However, I have been living in Virginia Beach, VA for more than 30 years. Biggest transition I have faced in life? I have faced many transitions in my life, so I will go with the most recent. Back in September 2017, I… Read more »

Name:  Kathy Holdaway Where were you born and raised? Tonawanda, New York (a small town on the Niagara River near Buffalo and Niagara Falls) What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? After an award winning corporate career through three mergers and acquisitions I left close to the 20th year of… Read more »

Name: Pam Reyes Where were you born and raised? I was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania and raised in Manchester, NH or “ManchVegas” as locals call it. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? At 23, I sold everything I had that didn’t fit into my Subaru hatchback and moved to… Read more »

Name: Michael Crystal Where were you born and raised? Born and raised in Long Beach, New York. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? The biggest transition I’ve faced in my life occurred when I stepped away from a highly successful career in the corporate realm 21 years ago and… Read more »

Name: Randall D. Chase Where were you born and raised? Born in McPherson Kansas. Grew up outside Chicago Illinois (Roselle). Graduated from NIU, DeKalb, IL and then joined Army What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? My biggest transition was from 25 years of active military service with moving every… Read more »

Name: Jordan Goldrich Where were you born and raised? New York City (Manhattan) What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? I was fired from an executive position for mismanaging my budget. Later, my consultant from the Finance Department apologized for withholding critical information I had requested because my boss had… Read more »

Name: Stephen Axel Where were you born and raised? I was born in Riverside, California, about 60 miles east of LA. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life?  My first job out of college was the biggest challenge of my career.  I joined American Hospital Supply as a Territory Manager… Read more »

Name: Miguel A. de Jesus Where were you born and raised? New York City, NY What’s the once piece of advice you’d give a younger you? Be bold, ask for help, surround yourself with experts and professionals that can raise the level of your game, invest and work with more people. Your Personal Why? My… Read more »

Name: Nick Horney, Ph.D. Where were you born and raised? Born – Columbus, GA; Raised – Charlotte, NC What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? Entrepreneurship – In 2001, leaving a role as a Vice President on the Executive Team of The Center for Creative Leadership to start up a… Read more »