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
