Founder and CEO | Coach | Leadership Advisor | Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator

• Jan 2017 - Present

We Coach, Educate, and Inspire for Growth & Transformation | Leadership | Heart & Soul www.evaliaconsulting.com 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: A world made better by bravely re-humanizing how we live and lead 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬: Humanization, Transparency, Living BIG 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 💠Support those who seek to lead whole-hearted and courageous lives 💠Cultivate authentic, brave leadership at home, in our communities, and in our places of contribution 💠Foster understanding of our humanness — from our innate wiring to our social, emotional, and somatic intelligences — so we can embrace it and use it consciously...powerfully 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: We integrate 20+ years' experience in neuroscience, positive psychology, leadership, strategy, compassion, and comedic nerdiness to provide — 💠 1:1 Coaching – Executive ● Leadership ● Life Transformation 💠 Team and Group Coaching - Courageous Leadership (Dare to Lead(TM)) ● Hard Conversations ● Trust ● Psychological Safety ● Emotional Intelligence 💠 Speaking and Writing - Humanness Expert and Neuro-Fact Contributor for Articles, Podcasts, Media Pieces, Retreats 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 are diverse. They're humans from across the globe. They work across sectors and industries and range from rising talent to C-suite executives. They include entrepreneurs, creatives, and folks from Fortune 500 companies, the government, and the U.S. military. Facebook engineer, mompreneur, sports pro, Special Forces leader, music producer...so different yet very much the same. They're all humans who want: 💠 To be braver and more wholehearted in living and leading 💠 To quiet the gremlins in their head and lean into fear and vulnerability so they can shine brighter 💠 More connection with themselves, their purpose, and the world around them People are people are people. Show less

Senior Advisor, Chief of Staff

• Feb 2014 - Dec 2016

• Served as a strategic advisor to the SRA Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) • Oversaw departmental operations, including resource management (multimillion-dollar portfolio; 12–14 staff) • As member of departmental senior leadership team, played key role in strategic planning, departmental decision making, and cross-functional integration • Led strategic initiatives on behalf of the EVP/CMO • Served as scientific subject matter expert and communicator on discovery, development, and innovation • Led senior-leader coordination and planning for Board/CEO, CSO, and CMO meetings and decisions • Advised EVP on conflict resolution, change management, and messaging dealing with sensitive issues • Coached and advised staff and leaders across functional lines Show less

Lead Associate

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

I was the team leader, program manager (PM), and R&D strategy lead over a multimillion dollar health market portfolio. I led and managed teams in a fully matrixed environment, providing broad services to stakeholders in health research and care (e.g., strategic analysis, research portfolio and program management, strategic planning, Reports to Congress, and state-of-the-science assessments). I also served as a brain and behavioral health subject matter expert and lead writer. I assumed leadership roles to successfully secure and develop new talent: e.g., helped to grow team by 20+ staff and facilitated 14+ promotions. In addition, I demonstrated entrepreneurship and strong stakeholder relationship skills, successfully growing market by $5M by writing successful proposals, selling strategically, and growing team capability offerings. Show less

Associate

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

As a neuroscience subject matter expert in Booz Allen Hamilton's health market, I scoped and developed client products (e.g., literature reviews) on brain health topics. In October 2010, I also was elevated to a program management role, leading teams on a multimillion dollar government contract.

PRAT Research Fellow

• Oct 2007 - May 2010

To enable therapy and biomarker development for post-traumatic stress disorder and other mood and anxiety disorders, I used psychopharmacology, brain imaging, and genetics to study emotional regulation.

Postdoctoral Fellow

• Jul 2006 - Oct 2007

To better understand resilience to trauma, I used brain imaging and neurocognitive paradigms to study brain physiology and behavior in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Science Policy Intern

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

• Collaborated with senior-level staff to analyze funding data and programs and produce reports for key stakeholders. • Responsible for preparing papers, fact sheets, and presentations on the Institute’s scientific advances, research trends, and emerging science themes. • Prepared deliverables with short-term deadlines (less than 24 hours) while simultaneously conducting long-term projects. • Collaborated with senior-level staff to analyze funding data and programs and produce reports for key stakeholders. • Responsible for preparing papers, fact sheets, and presentations on the Institute’s scientific advances, research trends, and emerging science themes. • Prepared deliverables with short-term deadlines (less than 24 hours) while simultaneously conducting long-term projects.

Course Director and Guest Lecturer

• Sep 2004 - Sep 2006