board of directors

President - Elitza Ranova, PhD, PCC
The President leads the Board of Directors, ensuring compliance with bylaws and ICF global, and focusing the board on its vision for the organization. President serves as the chapter's spokesperson and back-stops where needed. Responsible for designing and running the monthly board meetings.

Elitza Ranova is an experienced coach, facilitator, and mentor coach with a focus on leadership development, learning, and equity and justice in the workplace. Her first-hand professional understanding of health-related settings, such as medical schools, hospitals, and research, has taught her the many subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which power dynamics play out and inhibit individuals and teams. Elitza helps leaders to grow their political savvy and successfully lead their teams in competitive terrains.

Elitza trains and mentors new coaches privately as well as through CoachRICE at the Jones Business School at Rice University. She serves as a designated assessor for the ICF at the PCC level. Elitza holds a PCC from the ICF and a PhD in sociocultural anthropology.

Reach Elitza at president@ICFNE.org.

Past-President - Liz Myers
The Past-President ensures continuity from one year to the next, offering institutional knowledge, historical context, and mentoring to the president and board when needed.

Liz Myers is an executive coach and consultant specializing in leadership development and team effectiveness. Her superpower is giving structure to the intangible, blending practical, actionable steps towards progress with the wisdom that comes with a conscious inner journey.

Liz earned a Master's degree from Stanford University in engineering and earned her PCC coach credential with the International Coaching Federation. Learn more about Liz's work at https://www.integrative-leadership.com/ or www.linkedin.com/in/liz-myers.

Reach Liz at past-president@ICFNE.org.

President-Elect - Richard Brown
The President-Elect sits on the board to prepare to lead as president the following year, allowing time to learn from the current president and understand how the board functions. Historically, the president-elect implements the Ignite Initiative.

Richard Brown coaches driven individuals who care about impact, including leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs. As a non-directively focused coach, Richard is sharpened by working with a broad range of clients and client objectives. Some of his favorites include organizational health and efficacy, women in leadership, environmental tech and advocacy, health professionals, and first responders. 

Richard brings a combination of high IQ and EQ, an instinct for untangling complexities, and a creative multifaceted approach; all enhanced by a 35+ year study of behavioral science, neuroscience, and meditative traditions.

Richard is credentialled as an ACC with the ICF and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach through Co-Active Training Institute.  For more: https://www.RichardBrownCoaching.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/RichardBrownCoaching/ 
Reach Richard at president-elect@ICFNE.org.

Secretary - Rach SebellShavit, PCC
Responsible for the chapter's record-keeping and our filing and standing with the State of Massachusetts. Management of board meeting minutes and organization of our file storage infrastructure, as well as responding to and relaying general inquiries.

Rach is Leadership Development Coach & Trainer with over 20 years of professional experience in the Boston Tech & Non-Profit Industry designing & implementing strategy in large scale organizations to improve Customer Operations, HR, and Sales Operations. 

A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and Babson’s MBA program, she brings a unique approach to coaching that blends creativity and strategy to support her clients through their unique personal and professional challenges. She has extensive experience developing and implementing high-impact training, development and coaching programs in organizations of all sizes from scaling start-ups to Fortune 500 Organizations.

Her coaching expertise supports leaders at all stages of the leadership journey from emerging leaders to tenured executives looking to optimize their performance and reach their full potential. Leveraging one-on-one, group/ team coaching, and assessments (Leadership Circle & Hogan), Rach works with clients to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set attainable goals, and develop actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve success. With this expertise, support, and accountability partnership, her clients are able to enhance their leadership skills, improve their decision-making, and drive positive change in their organizations.

Rach’s coaching & training credentials include: The WBECS ACE Coaching Program; Wellcoaches, the premier health & wellness coaching school; ATD Certified Master Trainer; Hogan Assessment certified coach, and Certified Leadership Circle Practitioner.

Reach Rach at secretary@ICFNE.org.

Treasurer - Susan Clancy
Holds fiduciary responsibility on behalf of the board and chapter. Responsibilities include managing the budget, reimbursing board members’ expenses and managing the approval and release of funds. The treasurer is supported by a professional accountant.

Susan is an ICF-certified coach and business consultant who combines her senior management experience with human dynamics expertise. She works as a trusted advisor to business leaders, collaborating with them to create clarity, focus, and priorities for their work, their teams and their lives. Susan’s passion is helping managers, entrepreneurs, and executives in specialized disciplines like finance and technology.

Prior to becoming a coach, Susan enjoyed a 20+ year career in finance and strategy, including C-level roles in global for-profit and non-profit organizations. She played a leadership role at two early Internet pioneers (ZDNet and CNET Networks) and ran Finance and Impact Investing for a world leader in microfinance (Accion International.). Most recently, Susan served as CFO of a biotech venture, helping to build the company’s foundation for finance, HR and leadership culture.

Susan is a graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Business School. She received her coach training and certification at the Gestalt International Study Center in Wellfleet, MA. She also completed a certificate program in Positive Psychology taught by noted professor Tal Ben Shahar.

In addition to running her coaching practice, Susan serves as Board Secretary of the International Coaching Federation’s New England chapter. She also serves as Board Treasurer for the Gestalt International Study Center. When she’s not coaching leaders or analyzing financial statements, you can usually find Susan on the tennis court, hiking or listening to mindfulness teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh.

Reach Susan at treasurer@ICFNE.org.

VP of Membership - Lynn Bagdasian, PCC
Serves as the main point of contact for members. Responsibilities include onboarding new members and addressing member questions, along with membership categories, member benefits, and the health of member engagement.

Lynn Bagdasian is the founder of Lynn Bagdasian Life Coaching, LLC, where she specializes in empowering clients to gain insight & clarity and reach their full potential. She earned her Certified Professional Coach (CPC) credential through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Lynn holds a certification as a Grief Educator from David Kessler+grief.com, and is an iPEC Energy Leadership Master Practitioner.

Lynn serves as a volunteer, training and mentoring Tanzanian Coaches to support the next generation of East African women leaders.

When she's not coaching clients, leading workshops in her community or volunteering, Lynn enjoys spending time with her family & friends, meeting new people and traveling around the world. She is happiest when she is helping others create the life of their dreams.

Reach Lynn at membership@ICFNE.org.

VP of DEI - Lauren Hunter-Dyson
Advocates for a diverse, inclusive, and equitable coaching community. Leads the DEI committee and is consulted on the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the chapter activities.

I am the President and CEO of CultuHR’d –  a boutique purpose driven consultancy specializing in fractional people, culture, and DEIB work, executive and brave space coaching, and executive advising. CultuHR’d partners with leaders to bring about culturally intelligent transformations and assists organizations in building human centered, anti-racist communities that unleash the power of inclusion. 

I have nearly 20 years of experience as a talent, culture, DEIB, and organizational effectiveness professional. I have managed the growth and success of human capital initiatives, change management plans, and internal communication programs for Fortune 500 companies, large nonprofits, and government agencies. 

My leadership in the field has been recognized in the Boston Business Journal – earning the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award and by the Boston HR Council – earning the 2023 Commitment Award. 

Through board service my goal will be to continue to enhance the visibility, scale, and impact of DEIB within ICF. To help create a network that is inclusive and accessible for all people performing and impacted by the coaching discipline. 

Reach Lauren at  dei@ICFNE.org.

Co-VP of Education and Professional Development - Heather Wilkerson
Bio coming soon...

Reach Heather at education@ICFNE.org.

Co-VP of Education and Professional Development - Zeina Habib
Co-VP role to manage and execute chapter continuing education programs, along with a committee of volunteers. Responsibilities include choosing speakers in accordance with chapter priorities and DEI mission, oversee the CEU approval from the ICF for educational events, coordinate and recruit volunteers.

I am an Embodiment Leadership Coach with a deep passion for exploring the role of the body and technology in our everyday lives. I have a natural curiosity and love for learning, which drives me to discover new concepts and engage in meaningful conversations with people about their ideas.

As a candidate for the ICF Co-VP of Education, I aim to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the community. Leveraging my background in project management, I am committed to ensuring that our initiatives progress smoothly and efficiently, ultimately enhancing the value we deliver to our members.

Reach Zeina at education@ICFNE.org.

VP of Marketing & Communications - Kimberley Majury
Manages chapter's communications calendar and creation of monthly member newsletter. Partners with Board members on all communication needs, and manages chapter website and social media strategy. Oversees the chapter’s marketing and public relations strategy.

Kimberley is a consultant, coach, and communications and marketing leader who loves helping organizations with big ambition succeed in growing their impact, brand, and culture. She is especially passionate about:

• Shaping workplace cultures that everyone dreams about
• Building communities where members thrive
• Cultivating climates of psychological safety

Kimberley pursued coach training through Brown University's ACT program and earned her ICF ACC certification in 2023. She is also certified in Design Thinking and Innovation and accredited as a Chief Happiness Officer.

Her expertise is in financial services, where she has built a twenty-year track record supporting the financial well-being of hundreds of thousands of public workers, educators, first responders, and pensioners served by her clients.

Her thought leadership philosophy is based on a belief that a learning relationship is different from a sales relationship. Said differently, deeper engagement and connection occur when you design content that makes your clients smarter.

Kimberley looks forward to the opportunity to build on the foundational good work of today’s board by making it really easy for ICFNE members to engage with and learn from each other’s talents and gifts.

Reach Kimberly at marketing@ICFNE.org.

VP of Volunteer Community - Elyse Rast, PhD
Seeks and organizes volunteers for various projects and opportunities that board members might need or that the organization might have to offer. Coordinates the Massachusetts Conference for Women involvement in which ICF New England has been privileged to participate.

With 20+ years of nonprofit management, education, and volunteer training, Elyse supports individuals and teams looking to stop negative thought patterns and create lasting changes. Her experience teaching every age, from two-year-olds through elderly adults, has positioned her to understand how people learn and what they need to grow and change. This expertise and firsthand knowledge, coupled with four advanced degrees, allowed Elyse to create an accountability system to help people make lasting changes in their personal and professional lives.

After graduating from Lesley University in 2017 with a Ph.D. in educational studies, Elyse started EHR Consulting, and in 2022 its offshoot, EHR Coaching, was born. She brings a curious outlook and an empathetic lens to her coaching practice and helps businesses and individuals uncover ineffectual thinking patterns through awareness and accountability.

Elyse lives in Westwood, MA with her fiancée, Liz. She has a son and daughter in college, performs improv once a month at a murder mystery dinner theater, and volunteers weekly as a crisis counselor.

Reach Elyse at volunteer@ICFNE.org.

VP of Sponsorship - Amy Tormey, PCC
Manages and promotes ICF New England's sponsor partnership offerings, representing the chapter to organizations interested in getting their brands in front of members. Coordinates with Communications & Marketing and various other board roles to execute sponsor partnership agreements, which include placing sponsor assets, graphics, links, articles, and other information in our communication channels.

Amy is the founder of Charleston Consulting Group, LLC, a boutique executive coaching and consulting firm offering a range of services from advisory, consulting, executive coaching, team facilitation, and leadership training workshops to help companies succeed and thrive. 

With more than twenty years of experience and capability, Amy’s expertise in working with start-up, emerging growth and well-established companies has been a key asset to the clients she serves, combining her entrepreneurial passion and strategic thinking to identify and articulate roadmaps for growth. Her client roster covers a broad range of domestic and international clients across several industries including academia, energy, fashion, financial services, government, pharma, technology, and the non-profit sector. 

As a certified executive coach and a business consultant, Amy coaches executive level clients through their most pressing professional development challenges around areas such as leadership effectiveness, impactful communication, and team results.  Amy’s ability to connect deeply with her clients is driven by her compassion and innate curiosity, and she is known for building trusting relationships while holding her clients accountable.  Drawing upon her vast experience and business acumen, she quickly becomes a valued resource for her clients helping them to move forward to bring greater impact to their organizations.   

Amy also works with Harvard Business School Executive Education as an executive coach and facilitator for several of their open enrollment and custom senior executive leadership programs. Prior to starting her executive coaching and consulting practice, Amy was co-founder of a branded consumer goods company whose product line garnered retail distribution throughout the United States.  Amy was instrumental in growing the company from initial concept into a nationally recognized brand. 

Amy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), earned her Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching (GCEC) from William James College and holds a BA in Psychology from Syracuse University. She is credentialed in a cadre of best-in-class instruments creating a vast tool kit from which to draw upon as she supports her clients to accelerate forward achieving transformational change. Amy currently lives in Canton, MA with her husband.

Reach Amy at sponsorship@ICFNE.org.