CORE TEAM
Nada Lena Nasserdeen
Founder & CEONada Lena is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, #1 Best Selling Author, and 2x TEDx Motivational Speaker.
Nada's Core Strengths:
Executive Leadership, Confidence, DEIAB, Public Speaking and Presence, Strategic Business Development, Emotional Intelligence for both professionals and students.
Daniel Frutiger
Director of Business Development & Client SuccessAs an accomplished business professional with a proven track record in engaging and educating teams, Daniel helps to maximize the effective use of new systems, driving successful business outcomes.
Daniel's Core Strengths:
Executive Leadership, Performance Coaching, Middle Management Development
Walid Nasserdeen
Fractional Director of OperationsA seasoned business operations specialist with over a decade of experience in demand planning, supply chain optimization, and inventory management.
Walid's Core Strengths:
Business strategy, Leadership, Operations
Bishr Malahfji
Digital Media & Web ManagerBishr's expertise lies in leading innovative digital marketing strategies, overseeing media campaigns, and leveraging technology to enhance brand engagement and customer experience.
​Bishr's Core Strengths:
Digital Marketing, Social Media, Campaigns, SEO, and Web Development
Mona Halabi
Client Experience & Community ManagerMona is passionate about promoting positivity, personal growth, and well-being.
Mona's Core Strengths:
Confidence, Growth Mindset, and Personal Branding
OUR COACHING AND TRAINING TEAM
OUR CHANGE MAKERS
Lauren Sweeney, BA
Master Level Coach and TrainerLauren Sweeney is a Master Level Coach and Trainer at Rise Up For You. Lauren holds a leadership and community development degree from UC Davis.
Lauren's Core Strengths:
Confidence, Personal leadership, Women in the Workplace, Personal branding, Public speaking, Emotional intelligence, and Values-based Leadership
Carlos Oregon, MBA
Master Level Coach and TrainerCarlos is an accomplished operations and technology consultant, USAF Veteran, Board member, and Executive Coach. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, he has built a reputation for excellence in C-level support and advisory.
Carlos's Core Strengths:
Business development, Operations, Executive Leadership, and Career Transition for Veterans
Heidi Gallegos, IOM
Executive Level Coach and TrainerHeidi has more than 30 years of experience as a broker of solutions with an ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
Heidi's Core Strengths:
Executive Leadership, Strategic Business Development, Board Governance, Consulting for Elected Officials
Ricardo Villalobos
Executive Level Coach and TrainerRicardo has extensive experience leading workforce development initiatives, with a strong ability to design and scale programs that connect talent, education, and employers to measurable outcomes.
Ricardo’s Core Strengths:
Workforce Development, Program Strategy, Cross Sector Partnerships, Talent Pipeline Design
Nagham Wehbe, MA
Executive Level Coach and TrainerNagham is an Organizational Development leader with over 8 years of experience in developing organizational strategy, facilitating change, building business processes/systems, and developing people and culture.
Nagham's Core Strengths:
DEIAB, Organizational Strategy, Business Processes and Systems, Data Analysis, Leadership Development
Christine Boodanian
Coach and TrainerProblem solver, team builder and advocate with 20 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher and facilitator coach.
Christine's Core Strengths:
Administration Communication, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence for Youth
Minal Yaghi
Coach and TrainerMinal is a holistic wellness practitioner focused on helping individuals build self awareness, emotional balance, and inner clarity to support personal growth and sustainable performance.
Minal’s Core Strengths:
Meditation Facilitation, Emotional Regulation, Energy Awareness, Mind Body Alignment
Coach James
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