Maureen Taylor

Maureen Taylor

• Founded SNP on a foundation of clear communication, memorable delivery, and an insatiable appetite for helping good people
• Became an Aristotle groupie while teaching public speaking at San Francisco State
• Splits her time between San Francisco (the home of the brave), New York City (the greatest city in the world), and Dublin (the land of her people)

Renn Vara

Renn Vara

• Travels the globe working with multinational companies on leadership and cultural alignment
• Worked for four years on Capitol Hill and even ran for Congress
• Addictions include the search for interesting marathons in the world and attempting to master the piano

Joe Mullen

Joe Mullen

• Joined SNP in 1998 and is responsible for all of SNP’s revenue growth
• Previously worked in the non-profit sector and in New York City publishing
• Prefers playing sports to watching them

Jordan Bailey

Jordan Bailey

• Motion graphics wizard
• Received a BS in Commerce with a minor in Video Production from Santa Clara University
• Enjoys long walks on the beach, general cynicism, and soccer

María Bertogli

María Bertogli

• Has more than 10 years experience in operational fields.
• Loves helping make things happen.
• Can’t live without books, music and nature.

Carl Blakey

Carl Blakey

• Works on visual presentations, web projects, and many other graphic requests
• Graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a BA in Sport Management
• Coaches youth soccer and cheers for his “favourite” soccer team, Middlesbrough FC

Mindy Bockewitz

Mindy Bockewitz

• Travels the globe working with her husband, working from anywhere with a wifi connection
• Spent her first career in Property and Casualty Insurance gaining 20 years of knowledge and procuring 5 designations
• Enjoys seeing the world from underwater as a PADI Advanced scuba diver

Aiza Bonus

Aiza Bonus

• Specializes in video editing, screen capture demos, and motion graphics
• Traveled to Central America to make a documentary for the University of San Francisco
• Enjoys cuddling with her dogs, Appa and Pepper

Cory Caprista

Cory Caprista

• Leverages 10 years of experience at Google, YouTube and Twitter while coaching and teaching for SNP
• Earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a focus in Marketing and Technology from Santa Clara University
• Finds time for meditation, recreational sports, and building Know Your Humans! into a successful business (his party game of thoughtful questions and fun challenges)

Alexa Cole

Alexa Cole

• Specializes in writing, coaching, and facilitating
• Strives to build a sense of community among faculty while bringing in top talent
• Worked for several years in women’s health non-profits on public policy and advocacy

Rick Corrigan

Rick Corrigan

• Has worked with SNP since 1994 in various roles, from field engineer to sound designer
• Has composed for and performed with various musical groups in the Bay Area and Colorado
• Plays with his band, The Pickpocket Ensemble, in Bay Area nightspots on the weekends

Alexandra Dattelbaum

Alexandra Dattelbaum

• Worked many years as an EA while moonlighting as a freelance graphic designer
• Made the leap to full-time graphic design when she joined the SNP team in 2012
• Likes taking long walks with her dogs and mastering her spontaneous napping technique

Jack Dean

Jack Dean

• Trained as a boxer and spends his free time practicing gymnastics and Muay Thai with his family
• Degree in International Political Economy, has lived in China, India, Nepal, and Central America
• Focuses on empowering leaders by helping them learn to trust their own intuition

Tom Frank

Tom Frank

• Is Chief Operating Officer, Executive Coach
• Is a former technology start-up CEO and Executive Director of top-ranked university entrepreneurship program
• Father of two sons and one yellow lab, cooks to relax, HGTV junkie

Alex Henry

Alex Henry

• Specializes in data analytics and acts as resident photographer for SNP’s website
• Graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Economics
• Enjoys photography, mountain biking, and sailing on the San Francisco Bay

John Hughes

John Hughes

• Delivers all of SNP’s services, specializing in speaker coaching and creative services
• Moved to Dublin, Ireland in 2014 to co-head SNP’s first global office
• Has an impressive yet useless knowledge of pop culture, song lyrics, and Tom Brady

Lucrecia Iruela

Lucrecia Iruela

• Thrives to create space where people can grow, find solutions, and develop plan actions.
• Combines her experience as an attorney, human resources, and business owner to support executive leaders.
• Passionate about merging internal values and strengths with external goals and results.

Florence Irwin

Florence Irwin

• Expanding SNP’s Irish business through building, managing, and leveraging relationships
• Worked for many years in the international music industry
• Learning to play the xylophone and studying for an open university degree

Alicia Jabbar

Alicia Jabbar

• Built an incredible career at a high- growth data technology company, leading teams across both product management and partnerships
• Couples her ease at building meaningful, lasting relationships with her love of technology and logic to solve problems
• Strives to create a solid foundation for clients that stands through any change event

Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

• Specializes in SNP’s content services and technical direction
• Previously worked in sound design and promotional writing for a video game startup
• Enjoys playing with various other local guitar-slinging singer-songwriters

Courtney Joyce

Courtney Joyce

• Has worked for over 15 years in the fields of technology and sports marketing
• Has held leadership roles at AOL, Handspring and Webroot Software
• Wows crowds through with her triathlon wins

Luke Kreinberg

Luke Kreinberg

• Associate Director of the Career Management Group at Haas Business School, UC Berkeley
• Partnered a boutique search firm and developed learning curricula for emerging tech firms
• Wrote The Book of Goals: Achievements, Plans, and Dreams of a Lifetime, which has sold more than 100,000 copies

Amalia Kyriazis

Amalia Kyriazis

• Focuses to make content clear and delivery memorable, while taking a personal and empathetic approach
• Graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Media, Communication, and Information and a minor in Business and Innovation
• Has been to 46 states, 25+ Countries, and is always looking for the next adventure!

Kristine Libby

Kristine Libby

• Manages the finances for all three offices and acts as point person for all things HR
• Combines strategic office skills with a “can-do” attitude to help everything run smoothly
• Born and raised in California and proudly roots for the Warriors, Giants, and 49ers

Abby Lima

Abby Lima

• Focuses on creative solutions for presentation and graphic design
• Earned a BS in Visual Communication Design from San Francisco State University
• Enjoys nerding out at geek conventions and wrestling with her two shih tzu dogs

Liam Lynch

Liam Lynch

• Pushes SNP’s products to high-quality delivery
• Received a Media Studies/English Literature degree from the University of San Francisco – former digital marketer now turned leadership communications expert
• Folds all restaurant bills into paper boats; thinks three times before speaking; currently scheming to tip the loyalty of SNP’s office dogs in his favor

Nella McNabb

Nella McNabb

• Over 20 years of experience as a Communications Coach and Trainer including 15+ years with SNP
• Regularly works with companies such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Intel, Sony, Universal and Warner Music
• Although a London native, she has lived and worked in the US, Asia, and throughout Europe

Annie Nogg Jason

Annie Nogg Jason

• Prioritizes working with diverse populations
• Specializes in helping individuals find new career paths, prepare for interviews, and learn to network authentically
• Successfully completed 50 hours of crisis counselor training

Selena Persiani-Shell

Selena Persiani-Shell

• Brings creativity to digital video and film production at SNP
• Studied experimental video and stop-motion animation at the Art Institute of Portland
• Creator of many award-winning short films

JR Ramiro

JR Ramiro

• Specializes in video production, editing, and creative story telling
• Received a BA in Architecture and a Minor in City & Regional Planning from UC Berkeley
• Received 3 consecutive Best of Weddings in Videography from theknot.com (2014-2016)

Marc Ream

Marc Ream

• Records and edits audio for webcasts, talk radios, headliners, and videos
• Holds a PhD in music composition from UC Santa Barbara
• Enjoys writing music for theater, ballet, and modern dance productions in his free time

Holly Rice

Holly Rice

• Holds 15 years of management, marketing, and project management experience in fast-paced sales environments with a proven track record of success
• Specializes in team leadership and relationship marketing to deliver solutions and drive superior business results
• Is a seeker and speaker of truth, dog mother, eternal optimist, Sagittarius, Virgo rising, and a Taurus moon

Suzy Rollins

Suzy Rollins

• Graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in Psychology
• Received a MA in music business from NYU
• Enjoys running along NYC’s West Side and exploring the big city with her puppy Winston

Charlie Ruiz

Charlie Ruiz

• Takes a calm, compassionate approach to coaching with an emphasis on mental discipline
• Values experimental team settings—has professional baseball & startup experience with a business development and customer success background
• Is a Bay Area native with admiration for hiking off-trail and appreciation for people’s stories; also a resource for collegiate and professional athletes finding their way

Danny Schultz

Danny Schultz

• Focuses on presentation skills and crafting clear messages, with an energetic and encouraging approach
• Graduated Bucknell University with a BA in Philosophy, and coached swimming for 8 years
• Enjoys abstract painting, crossword puzzles, karaoke and burritos

Judy Sheldon

Judy Sheldon

• Delivers all of SNP’s products and services
• Previously worked in non-profits and higher education
• Loves to read urban fantasy novels

Jessica Thrasher

Jessica Thrasher

• Focuses on presence, influence, and empathy…and approaches it all with a practical sense of humor.
• Has coached in 15 countries before landing in the Bay Area tech community.
• Loves yoga, monograms, and flared denim. And is a lifelong fan of Wonder Woman.

Alex Vara

Alex Vara

• Loves co-instructing SNP’s trainings and 1:1 coaching
• Passionate about storytelling across all mediums
• Currently working towards her MFA in Creative Writing

Will Vara

Will Vara

• Aids instructors, conducts market research, and supports sales efforts
• A Bay Area native
• Loves playing guitar and drums, long runs, and cheering on the Golden State Warriors

Randall Van Nostrand

Randall Van Nostrand

• One of SNP’s first employees
• Always hunting for new and creative material to augment SNP’s training programs
• Works with The Don’t Quit Your Day Job Dancers and hikes with Hershey the Wonder Dog

Andrea Wedell

Andrea Wedell

• Co-founded and ran a mid-sized international coaching and training organization in France for 12 years, working with entry to senior-level leaders.
• Studied theatre at UCLA, as well as education and mindfulness in Europe.
• Is a professional visual artist, and in recovery from a mild fashion obsession.

John Welsh

John Welsh

• Previously taught high school social studies, English, and math
• Earned a BS in Social Studies Education from Boston University
• Enjoys writing music, attending concerts, and slurping an occasional bowl of gumbo

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

• Joined SNP in 1996 and oversees all creative services
• Studied Theatre Arts Design in college and is now applying those skills to a career with an actual income
• Her favorite afternoons are spent watching her sons on baseball fields or cross country trails

Bri Libby

Bri Libby

• SNP’s youngest-ever intern and only-ever little dumpling
• Lords over the office from her tiny throne as her alter ego, Bri-yoncé
• Fluent in Baby English and Baby Mandarin

Appa

Appa

• Only has one eye but has double the attitude
• Avid costume connoisseur (shamelessly reuses the greats: Appa Potter and Ewok-appa)
• Wants the other office dogs to have a good time, but not too good of a time

Bambi

Bambi

• Hits up San Francisco’s hottest bars in a backpack
• Throws shade
• Finds Macklemore’s latest single controversial

Hershey

Hershey

• Believes dumpster diving is an art, a sport, a lifestyle
• Loves long hikes and short trips across the street to the bushes
• Wants to be in the conference room—no, wait, out of the conference room—no, wait…

Pepper

Pepper

• Kisses you on the mouth whether you like it or not
• Pees while standing on two legs (really though, you should see this chick)
• Still waiting to be tagged into the ice bucket challenge