Biography
Lina coaches in the intersection of transitions, belonging, and purpose. She believes through transitions in life, we rethink our purpose and regenerate our belonging.
Lina has lived in five countries, on three continents, and is passionate about clarity in the midst of uncertainty. Lina coaches leaders in global transitions, who are excited about learning about themselves, to be more resilient and agile, and at the same time empathetic and mindful in a rapidly evolving world.
Lina used to be a NASA scientist focusing on the role of the ocean in global climate change. She was a research scientist, management consultant, Ph.D. student while working full-time, and has been working in the international development space with The World Bank since 2002, spanning multiple sectors and countries, building trust amidst uncertainty through supporting implementation of governments’ reform projects while measuring results and impacts in the Global South.
Coach training & specialism
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) by Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Graduate of the Co-Active Leadership Program by CTI
Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC) by Positive Intelligence Inc
I coach expat leaders who are in constant transitions through roles, cultures, and locales.
Example Clients:
Leaders; Executives; Entrepreneurs
International Development Specialists
Industry experience
The World Bank
Senior Operations Consultant
2002-Present
Arthur Andersen Business Consulting
Manager
1999-2002
IBM
Senior Advisor
1997
NASA
Senior Scientist
1990-1996
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
1987-1990
Education
Ph.D., Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MS, Mathematics, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA
BA, Anthropology, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA