Instructors
Self
Discovery
Michele
O’Hara
For the past 20 years, Michele has been a leader in helping many diverse
organizations create and implement brands that build long-lasting relationships
with their customers. She is a sought-after speaker and a leader of change
in the marketing and advertising fields. Through Become, Michele is dedicating
her energy to her life-long mission of helping young women uncover the beauty
and power that dwells within and providing them with the skills and support
to choose their own destiny regardless of the life circumstances they have
been dealt. Michele has significant experience with non-profit organizations,
including the Oregon Ballet Theatre, GLAD (Girls Leadership and Development)
program, and YEO (Young Entrepreneurs Organization).
Wellness & Fitness
Wendy
Abraham, L.P.N., N.D.
Dr. Wendy Abraham received her N.D. from the National College of Naturopathic
Medicine and completed a residency in Primary Care and Cardio/Pulmonary Medicine. Her
approach to health and wellness utilizes the six principles of Naturopathy:
First do no harm, Doctor as Teacher, Identify and treat the cause, Prevention,
The healing power of nature, and Treat the Whole Person. Prior to attending
Naturopathic Medical School, Dr. Abraham received her Practical Nursing License
and has worked for the past 8 years as an L.P.N. in the medical field. She
currently has a private practice located at The
Center for Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Tanya Barham
Swimming,
cheerleading, running, rowing crew, boxing,
jeet kun do, kali/escrima, and yoga are some
of the many disciplines Tanya uses to help her
clients live healthy lives. As a former manager, Tanya
understands the limitations that busy lives can
impose on staying fit and founded Recess Fitness
our of a desire to help individuals stay fit
without feeling spent and short on time. Tanya
helps clients fine-tune their diets, increase their
physical activity, and nurture important relationships
without drastically altering the time commitments
they have.
Communication
Courtney Woodward
Courtney Woodward is a Mental Health Coordinator for
Portland
Community College, as well
as therapist with her own private practice. After receiving
her Master's Degree in Education and Counseling
from Purdue University in 1996, she found
her way to Portland. She has been working and
enjoying the northwest ever since. For more than
ten years, Courtney has been working with teens
and young adults in a variety of clinical settings
including county mental health programs, therapeutic
group homes, and clinical outpatient agencies. She
also serves as the Program Director for
BecomeX. In addition to her work with adults,
teens and children, you might find her
cooking in the kitchen, playing with her two
loveable labs, or providing laughs with her ComedySportz
improvisational group.
Patti Moir,
MS
Patti received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University
and two Master’s Degrees in Reading and Counseling from San Jose
State University and Oregon State University. She has been involved
in education for more than twenty-five years, holding a variety of positions
from teaching high school English to serving as a counselor for
both middle school and high school. Currenty, Patti works as a private
educational counselor and consultant
Self-Defense
Janesa Kruse
Owner of One with Heart Tulen Center, an Indonesian martial arts and
wellness center, Janesa is a 5th degree black belt in the art of Poekoelan
Tjimindie Tulen and has been honored in the NW Black Belt Hall of Fame. Janesa
is a creative and intuitive teacher, dedicated to giving women and girls the
skills and knowledge to live fearless lives.
Finance
Adina Flynn
Adina has spent her career helping others. In 1999, she transitioned
from practicing law to working as a financial advisor with Ameriprise
Financial.
Her legal and financial training combine to provide a solid foundation from
which she advises her clients. Adina understands that financial freedom is
key to independence and a carefree life. She is a gracious teacher who is committed
to educating her clients so they can make informed financial decisions with
confidence and ease.
Career & College
Development
Nicole Vogel
President and Publisher of Portland
Monthly Inc., parent company of the
newly launched Seattle Metropolitan magazine, recently acquired Portland Bride & Groom
and the highly profitable Portland Monthly magazine, currently the 7th biggest
selling city magazine in the nation and #1 selling magazine in Portland. Her
previous experience includes serving as VP of National Sales and Business Development
for Cendant’s, as well as holding various roles at Time Warner Networks.
She proudly sits on the Boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon
and SW Washington and the Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest.
Script for Life
Regina Perata
Founder of Perata
Consulting, Ltd, Regina partners with executives
and teams to help them achieve nothing short of leadership mastery. Simply
put, the executives she coaches increase revenue, generate highly productive
workforces, and achieve previously unmatched individual and company performance.
Regina’s background includes more than ten years of professional experience
in business development, sales, and strategic partnership, as well as being
a trained Marriage and Family Therapist. Regina sits on the Advisory Board
of PDXFX, a monthly professional gathering for top-performing women in the
Portland Metro area, and World Pulse Magazine, an independent media source
giving voice to women and children leaders of the world.
Thom Walters
Thom is partner with The
Coraggio Group, Inc. an organizational
development consultancy dedicated to supporting sustainable business results
for client organizations. He has a Masters degree in Industrial Psychology
and Organizational Strategy and is a highly respected organizational strategist,
executive coach, and expert in personal, cultural and organizational development.
Trever Cartwright
Trever is a partner with The
Coraggio Group, Inc. He has 18 years
of experience in performance development, leadership and strategy. Trever speaks
with groups internationally on the topics of leadership, vision, culture and
talent. He has served as a guest lecturer at Harvard and Stanford Law schools.
He is also a guest lecturer at Portland State University School of Business.
Personal Style
Sara Dahlquist
A native Oregonian, Sara studied at Oregon State University gaining a
degree in Fashion Merchandising Management. A personal style enthusiast, Sara
has fifteen years experience in the industry, both in retail and corporate
climates. With Sara’s passion, education and experience, and budding
business dahlstyle; Style Consultation, it is her mission to teach individuals
how to look at their lifestyles and personalities as well as body type to determine
one’s own personal style.
Self-Expression & Presentation
Skills
Denise Harrington
Denise Harrington, Founder and CEO of Harrington
& Associates, is
a communications consultant and trainer with over twenty years of professional
experience. She specializes in transformation through communications, thereby
helping clients and organizations tell their story with impact. Her clients
include top executives, key leaders, celebrities, elite athletes, managers
and all individuals who appreciate the value of interactive communications.
Business Etiquette & Networking
Stella Wilson
Stella Wilson is Founder and President of Achieve! A Professional Development
Company, a Washington/Oregon based firm that offers the most comprehensive
training and consulting available in contemporary business on the topics of
international social and business etiquette, ethics, and protocol. Her objective
is to promote greater self-confidence and better strategies in today’s
competitive global economy by enhancing personal and professional skills. Stella
is a graduate of the internationally acclaimed school, At Ease Corporation.
Madeleine Domries
Madeleine is the Co-Founder of Spirit
Theives, a company dedicated to
helping people reclaim their energy and enthusiasm for life through better
living. Ten years of strategic planning for companies large and small has made
Madeleine an expert at cutting straight to the heart of the matter. She is
highly skilled at determining what needs to be done and how to make it happen.
Her guiding hand has helped people in all walks of life make changes to enhance
their lives and the lives of those around them.
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