Passionate about crafting bold and
creative solutions for organizations
with a purpose.
BOxD is a BIPOC and woman owned and led management consulting firm that blends learning, strategy, and action to design better, faster, more scalable organizations grounded in empathy.
We are a values-driven and thoughtfully crafted team of multi-faceted individuals making a difference across the globe.
With a wide range of experience, skillsets, backgrounds, and residences, our team’s unique and nuanced knowledge is intentionally selected to help you navigate every step of your transformation journey.
Nenuca Syquia
CEO and Founder
Companies I’ve made better:
Cisco, LaunchDarkly, Seagen, Google
Current location:
Sunnyvale, California
Beyond BOxD:
Sustainable living, exploring in my camper van, and board member focused on developing civic leaders
Nenuca Syquia
CEO and Founder
Organizational effectiveness and HR practitioner specializing in organization design, team coaching, and executive facilitation
Nenuca Syquia is the CEO and Founder of Better Organizations by Design (BOxD), a consulting firm dedicated to aligning the people side of client’s businesses with their strategy and goals. The firm offers services in organization design, team coaching, executive and leader development, DEI, change and integration. Having transformed businesses large and small, across industries, and at different parts in their lifecycle – from Sanofi to The San Francisco Ballet and Google to family-owned businesses – Nenuca has seen almost everything. As an entrepreneur, leader of a global team, and immigrant, she can relate to a wide variety of challenges firsthand.
Nenuca holds a Masters of Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a Masters of Science in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco. She is among Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 100 Most Influential Women.
Companies I’ve made better:
Cisco, LaunchDarkly, Seagen, Google
Current location:
Sunnyvale, California
Beyond BOxD:
Sustainable living, exploring in my camper van, and board member focused on developing civic leaders
Brett Wingo
Business Advisor, Partner
Companies I’ve made better:
Apple, Linksys, Cisco, Itonics, Tessolve, Zebra
Current location:
San Jose, CA
Beyond BOxD:
Family, travel, boating, hiking, reading and mentoring young leaders
Brett Wingo
Business Advisor and Partner
Veteran senior tech leader with over 30 years of experience specializing in business strategy, executive development, and team coaching
Brett is a transformational leader known for his ability to accelerate business potential, and has increased profit and growth substantially in every business he has led. After starting his career at Apple he enjoyed the start-up world for many years as a senior executive, finished with two acquisition exits, and later held multiple SVP and General Manager positions at Cisco. Through his broad understanding of leaders, organizations and markets he has improved businesses with annual revenues of over $4B and also led the transformation of Cisco’s $12B services business into a recurring revenue model built on cutting-edge customer success methodologies and modern software.
Companies I’ve made better:
Apple, Linksys, Cisco, Itonics, Tessolve, Zebra
Current location:
San Jose, CA
Beyond BOxD:
Family, travel, boating, hiking, reading and mentoring young leaders
Dina Fiorentino
Chief of Staff
Companies I’ve made better:
Apple, GTE Wireless, SAS Institute
Current location:
Apex, North Carolina
Beyond BOxD:
Travel, reading, 70’s music, gardening, family
Dina Fiorentino
Chief of Staff
Senior marketing and operations leader with over 30 years of experience in organizational effectiveness, team coaching, and leader development
Dina has enjoyed a long career in the technology industry helping companies like Apple and SAS improve productivity and accelerate growth. She has led large teams, built marketing organizations, developed high-performing teams, and most recently nurtured a passion for project management and business coaching. Dina serves as a volunteer mentor and coach to small businesses, nonprofit leaders, and young early-career professionals. She holds coaching certifications from both the Flow Coaching Federation and Transformation Academy.
Companies I’ve made better:
Apple, GTE Wireless, SAS Institute
Current location:
Apex, North Carolina
Beyond BOxD:
Travel, reading, 70’s music, gardening, family
Veronica Bruce
Director of Finance & Operations
Companies I’ve made better:
PwC, 10up, Groundspeed Analytics
Current location:
Bay Minette, Alabama
Beyond BOxD:
Bible-based ministry, time with my children, family and friends
Veronica Bruce
Director of Finance & Operations
Accounting expert with over 26 years of experience specializing in strategic operations and financial analysis
Veronica is a future-focused financial leader with over 26 years of experience honing advisory skills with Fortune 500 companies and startups. Her diverse industry experience spans telecommunications, non-profit, publishing, property management, construction services, government, and technology.Veronica is known for her keen attention to detail and an unparalleled ability to develop processes that increase organizational efficiency so that individuals and businesses can thrive in tandem. She holds a degree in Accounting from Missouri State University and a certification in Forensic Science from the University of Alabama.
Companies I’ve made better:
PwC, 10up, Groundspeed Analytics
Current location:
Bay Minette, Alabama
Beyond BOxD:
Bible-based ministry, time with my children, family and friends
Scott Perkins
Practice Leader
Companies I’ve made better:
Nike, Microsoft, Gates Foundation, FIS, Bangkok Bank, Edwards Lifescience, Christiana Care
Current location:
Vancouver BC, Canada
Beyond BOxD:
Travel, Ice hockey, Skiing, and Doing Nothing
Scott Perkins
Practice Leader
Seasoned business leader specializing in operational strategy and human-centered design, with a focus on organizational transformation and employee experience.
Over the past 25 years, Scott has built a reputation as a skillful business leader who consistently delivers results within complex organizational environments. His primary expertise lies in applying systems thinking to embed strategy into the fabric of an organization. Scott’s project portfolio emphasizes strategic planning (including go-to-market and people strategies), employee experience design, and performance management. Known for his strengths in problem-solving, business acumen, meeting facilitation, and engaging leadership, Scott is routinely recognized for fostering authentic, results-oriented partnerships.
Scott has a proven track record of success. He was instrumental in building one of America’s Best HR Management Consulting Firms, recognized by Forbes Magazine. He led a significant transformation in employee experience for a major bank, and as Chief of Staff for a supply chain transformation team, he delivered over $425 million in savings.
Companies I’ve made better:
Nike, Microsoft, Gates Foundation, FIS, Bangkok Bank, Edwards Lifescience, Christiana Care
Current location:
Vancouver BC, Canada
Beyond BOxD:
Travel, Ice hockey, Skiing, and Doing Nothing
Sheri Lyons, MS CMC
Companies I’ve made better:
Franklin Covey, OperationsInc, The Mosaic Strategy, The Ken Blanchard Companies
Current location:
Point Lookout, Long Islan
Beyond BOxD:
Traveling, Gardening, Cooking, Spending Time with Husband and Four Children
Sheri Lyons, MS CMC
VP Strategy & Innovation
Sheri is a trusted advisor and coach, specializing in Strategy Execution, Sales Transformation and Culture Change at scale.
Sheri brings a unique perspective to every challenge, having held diverse operational leadership roles in Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff to rapid-growth tech CEO.
She guided enterprise C-Suite and their leadership teams to breakthrough results by embracing change and inspiring collective action. Her relentless focus on helping her clients to achieve their own great purposes is realized through a unique approach that integrates consulting, operational frameworks and coaching tethered to measurable outcomes.
She believes that unleashing human potential is the next frontier and is a thought leader sought after to help organizations thrive with and through their people. Her energy and passion for helping individuals and teams to reimagine themselves and their paradigms is inspiring.
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Companies I’ve made better:
PwC, 10up, Groundspeed Analytics
Current location:
Bay Minette, Alabama
Beyond BOxD:
Bible-based ministry, time with my children, family and friends
Abby Coppock
Companies I’ve made better:
Nike, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, City of Portland, Edelman, Regence
Current location:
Portland, Oregon
Beyond BOxD:
Abstract painting, cooking and anything outdoors.
Abby Coppock
Organizational transformation expert specializing in DEI consulting, leadership development, and facilitation
Abby helps leaders build creative, inclusive organizations where everyone can thrive. With over 17 years of cross-industry experience, Abby is an engaging facilitator who helps organizations clarify their strategy and values and put them into action. Equity and participatory design are at the center of her work, and she is mindful of how processes, incentives, and everyday behavior produce organizational outcomes. Her care for people is evident in the way she listens, reads non-verbal cues, and is inclusive of perspectives that are often overlooked. Abby started her career as a social worker, and has an MA in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago.
Companies I’ve made better:
Nike, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, City of Portland, Edelman, Regence
Current location:
Portland, Oregon
Beyond BOxD:
Abstract painting, cooking and anything outdoors.
Alison Godfrey
Companies I’ve made better:
Concentric Advisors, Energetics Technologies, ENEA, SRI International
Current location:
Lubbock, Texas
Beyond BOxD:
Raising horses (competed in dressage and 3-day eventing) lived overseas (Rome is my favorite), my beloved grandkids
Alison Godfrey
Organizational effectiveness expert with 45 years experience in executive coaching, leader development, and culture transformation
Alison is a seasoned executive coach who has seen it all over her 45-year career as an entrepreneur and corporate C-suite executive, including founding and remaining as CEO for one of Bill Gates’ start-ups. She has founded and led international start-ups in fields ranging from healthcare, metallurgy, to condensed matter physics. As CEO of multiple global technology companies, she has developed and led teams of top physicists, electrochemists, and material scientists to build premier research laboratories and create successful cooperative research projects. Alison is a dynamic, goal-oriented change agent who is recognized for her effective communication and ability to cultivate partnerships across all lines of business. She holds a Certificate of Business Excellence from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, where she is also an Assistant Lecturer.
Companies I’ve made better:
Concentric Advisors, Energetics Technologies, ENEA, SRI International
Current location:
Lubbock, Texas
Beyond BOxD:
Raising horses (competed in dressage and 3-day eventing) lived overseas (Rome is my favorite), my beloved grandkids
Audia Wells
Companies I’ve made better:
LaunchDarkly, Optum Frontier Therapies, The Second City, Exegistics
Current location:
Houston, Texas
Beyond BOxD:
Traveling, spending time with loved ones, and experiencing new restaurants and intimate music venues
Audia Wells
Organizational effectiveness and HR practitioner specializing in JEDI solutions, mergers and acquisitions, and performance management systems
Audia is an experienced organizational effectiveness consultant who has led critical initiatives building HR functions, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, transforming performance management systems, and implementing D&I strategies. She has supported a wide range of clients from Fortune 500s to start-ups across nearly every industry: pharmaceuticals and healthcare, higher education, finance, non-profit, professional services, entertainment, and architecture/design. An engaging speaker and workshop facilitator, Audia has trained groups of 25 to 2000, and has helped leaders and teams clarify their vision and values to support their strategy. Audia holds master’s degrees in both International Development and in Organizational Behavior.
Companies I’ve made better:
LaunchDarkly, Optum Frontier Therapies, The Second City, Exegistics
Current location:
Chicago, Illinois
Beyond BOxD:
Traveling, spending time with loved ones, and experiencing new restaurants and intimate music venues
Charyl Looper
Companies I’ve made better:
Intel, UPS, Google, Walmart, Oracle, Novartis, Procter & Gamble
Current location:
Portland, Oregon
Beyond BOxD:
Living the coastal life, hiking, museums, and travel.
Charyl Looper
Design Strategist specializing in information and learning design
Charyl is a seasoned design strategist with over 25 years of experience visualizing complex processes and systems for internal organizations, crafting service design tools with purposeful storytelling, and creating strategic programs at the enterprise level. Her career spans traditional communications graphics through e-learning and game design, strategic information design, and visual thinking facilitation. Charyl’s top priority is always to do the right thing for the end audience – even if it’s the least simple path. She uses her design superpowers to help leaders get the buy-in and participation they need to drive successful organizational transformations. Charyl has yet to meet a mess she didn’t enjoy unraveling, and is genuinely passionate about solving problems collaboratively.
Companies I’ve made better:
Splunk, DesignWorks
Current location:
Toronto, Ontario
Beyond BOxD:
Outdoors, adventure travel
Collene Burns
Companies I’ve made better:
usefully, Microsoft, Aramark, Seagen, Mutual Choices, Center Forward
Current location:
Rochester, New York
Beyond BOxD:
Choir enthusiast, coffee geek, and amateur competitive fencer (épée)
Collene Burns
Facilitation expert specializing in conflict resolution, executive coaching, and team training
Collene is an experienced facilitator who is known for her ability to solve business problems through the lens of human-centered design and change management. Working in high tech, healthcare, non-profit, higher education, and manufacturing, Collene developed techniques to spark innovation and promote collaboration in focused, facilitated settings. She supports high potential individuals and organizations with executive coaching and facilitation, and also provides conflict resolution services for workplaces and families. Collene holds an MBA from Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.
Companies I’ve made better:
usefully, Microsoft, Aramark, Seagen, Mutual Choices, Center Forward
Current location:
Rochester, New York
Beyond BOxD:
Choir enthusiast, coffee geek, and amateur competitive fencer (épée)
Don Neault
Companies I’ve made better:
Cisco, Verizon, ITSMF, CCI Systems, Genesys
Current location:
Tryon, North Carolina
Beyond BOxD:
ITSMF Board Member; active in USTA Tennis; Disney enthusiast
Don Neault
Seasoned senior executive with over 40 years of experience in leader development, team coaching, and JEDI consulting
Don has enjoyed a 40-year career spanning a number of Fortune 100 firms. He has led teams small and large, and is known for developing extraordinary teams and leaders with diverse backgrounds. Most recently, Don held multiple VP roles at Cisco for 18 years where he managed and delivered consulting, engineering, and professional services to a broad range of global market segments– including financial services, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and retail. Don holds a masters degree in Computer and Information Systems from Northeastern University. He is also a credentialed coach with certifications from the Center for Coaching and the International Coaching Federation.
Companies I’ve made better:
Cisco, Verizon, ITSMF, CCI Systems, Genesys
Current location:
Tryon, North Carolina
Beyond BOxD:
ITSMF Board Member; active in USTA Tennis; Disney enthusiast
Emily Virgil
Companies I’ve made better:
IATSE, Global Maritime Forum, Nourish LA
Current location:
Healdsburg, California
Beyond BOxD:
Winemaking, cooking, cycling, and playing complex board games
Emily Virgil
Experienced entrepreneur and people strategy consultant specializing in research, startup advisory, and executive facilitation
Emily is a long-time entrepreneur, startup founder, and small business advocate with broad experience in food and beverage, production design, government, and non-profit management. Emily is known for her ability solve problems with systems thinking, and her deep commitment to identifying root causes of organizational pain by dint of her remarkable primary research skills. Over the past decade she has also grown her own business, Trail Marker Wine Co., and has helped other premium wineries develop winning growth strategies. Emily has an MBA from UCLA Anderson with a focus on Social Impact and Sustainability.
Companies I’ve made better:
IATSE, Global Maritime Forum, Nourish LA
Current location:
Healdsburg, California
Beyond BOxD:
Winemaking, cooking, cycling, and playing complex board games
Grace Nakar
Companies I’ve made better:
Wells Fargo, BWP, Splunk
Current location:
Maricopa, Arizona
Beyond BOxD:
Gardening, Zumba, water aerobics, singing in the chorale with my husband
Grace Nakar
Organizational development and HR leader specializing in JEDI consulting, talent development, and change management
Grace is a recognized HR leader who thrives on collaborative innovation. She has led numerous change initiatives to elevate organization-wide talent development in high tech and financial services companies, in both the US and Asia. Grace’s uses a “bridgehead” approach to organizational transformation, which introduces systemic change in a target area where the desired change can gain a secure foothold before spreading more widely. She is passionate about partnering with organizations that want to match DEI intentions with actions and impact. Grace holds an MA in Organizational Development & Leadership from Fielding Graduate University with research on the intersection of DEI and adult stages of meaning making.
Companies I’ve made better:
Wells Fargo, BWP, Splunk
Current location:
Maricopa, Arizona
Beyond BOxD:
Gardening, Zumba, water aerobics, singing in the chorale with my husband
Jenine Smith Jenkins
Companies I’ve made better:
Target, LaunchDarkly, PRIDE Industries, BWP
Current location:
Sacramento, California
Beyond BOxD:
I am raising a dinosaur expert and an up-and-coming performance artist
Jenine Smith Jenkins
Organizational effectiveness and HR practitioner specializing in executive facilitation, leader development, and JEDI consulting
Jenine is a decorated organizational effectiveness consultant with broad experience in HR and a special passion for leader development as well as justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. She has worked with family-owned businesses, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies, always with the mission of connecting women from diverse backgrounds with opportunity and a sense of belonging. Jenine’s approachable style, deep HR expertise, and keen understanding of human nature allow her to connect authentically with teams and leaders to improve organizational outcomes. Jenine has a coaching certification from both UC Davis and the International Coaching Federation.
Companies I’ve made better:
Target, LaunchDarkly, PRIDE Industries, BWP
Current location:
Sacramento, California
Beyond BOxD:
I am raising a dinosaur expert and an up-and-coming performance artist
Mark Leung
Companies I’ve made better:
Splunk, DesignWorks
Current location:
Toronto, Ontario
Beyond BOxD:
Outdoors, adventure travel
Mark Leung
Strategic innovation expert specializing in human-centered design, executive facilitation and leadership development
Mark is a corporate innovation practitioner who specializes in business design, strategy, and leadership development. He works with organizations to develop their internal innovation capabilities and catalyze new growth opportunities. Mark brings his engineering, business, and human-centered design expertise to every project. He is passionate about empowering individuals with innovation agency and helping organizations transform to win in their markets. As the former director of DesignWorks, the Business Design Lab at the Rotman School of Management, he taught thousands of business leaders how to innovate by design. Mark has an MBA from the University of Toronto with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Strategy.
Companies I’ve made better:
Splunk, DesignWorks
Current location:
Toronto, Ontario
Beyond BOxD:
Outdoors, adventure travel
Martin Jessen
Companies I’ve made better:
IBM, Schneider Electric, Myovant, BWP, Sanofi
Current location:
San Francisco, California
Beyond BOxD:
Surfing when the waves are not too big, engaging my teen daughters in dialogue.
Martin Jessen
Empty heading
Strategic HR expert specializing in workforce planning, people analytics, talent development, and organization design
Martin is an international HR leader with a proven track record of aligning business transformations, developing successful leaders, building effective teams, and shaping culture. His previous experience as an HR Business Partner and functional leader in companies like IBM and Schneider Electric have taken him to Germany, Denmark, England, France, and the United States.
Martin is passionate about enabling HR teams to build strategic capabilities so that they can drive innovative and impactful solutions globally. He has an MBA from Copenhagen Business School with a focus on HR.
Companies I’ve made better:
IBM, Schneider Electric, Myovant, BWP, Sanofi
Current location:
San Francisco, California
Beyond BOxD:
Surfing when the waves are not too big, engaging my teen daughters in dialogue, inviting myself over to Danoosh’s for croissants
Megan Elaine Hundley, Psy.D
Companies I’ve made better:
Cisco, Cultivate Consulting, Clemson, California State University System, Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Hire Heroes, American Kennel Club
Current location:
Manchester, TN
Beyond BOxD:
Loves improv comedy, trains and shows nationally ranked competition obedience, tracking and scentwork dogs. She also loves to travel by air, land and sea.
Megan Elaine Hundley, Psy.D
Leadership development expert, executive and team coach.
Megan is passionate about making leaders, teams, and all people better both at work and in their personal lives. She’s been coaching since 2000 focusing on individuals, teams and executives.
Megan has worked with teams in financial services, bio-tech, technology and corporate services industries. Megan’s areas of expertise include conflict management, work and life integration, exploring and embracing choices, career transitions and creating followership.
Megan holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, an MBA in Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management, an MA in Education from Clemson University focused on Adult Learning and undergraduate degrees in German & Political Science from Furman University.
Companies I’ve made better:
Buckingham Wealth Partners
Current location:
Toronto, Canada
Beyond BOxD:
Trying healthy new recipes, all things fitness, yoga, pilates, and playing “Just Dance” with my kids
Melanie Jones
Companies I’ve made better:
BIoMarin, Genentech, Invitae, KIOXIA America, Robert Gregory Partners
Current location:
San Francisco, CA
Beyond BOxD:
Non-profit Founder, Board Member, volunteer with a focus on child development, Travel, Ballet, SF Giants Baseball, Hiking, Skiing. anything outdoors.
Melanie Jones
Learning and organization development and change management expert. Experience in leader development, JEDI & wellbeing programs, facilitation and individual and team coaching.
Melanie has worked in a variety of Fortune 500 companies globally in business-to-business arenas and in the non-profit sector developing leaders. She has worked in industries such as Biotech, Telecom, Education, Health Care, Fashion and Technology. Melanie has served as a coach to senior leaders and teams ensuring their development directly impacts the business while building a healthy culture and facilitated leadership forums that provided a new lens to effectively navigate in the workplace to ensure positive change. Melanie Founded a non-profit for children, called Speak To Children where she traveled the globe teaching children and training teachers how to deliver the program. Melanie earned her MS in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco School of Management. Melanie received her Integral Coaching Certification from New Ventures West. Compassion Cultivation Training from the Stanford School of Medicine, Mediation Competencies Training, Leadership Emotional Intelligence Awareness, Dare to Lead™ Certification • Brené Brown, Facilitating Coaching Circles Certification • Coaching Circles, E-Learning and Instructional Design Certification • Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Companies I’ve made better:
Buckingham Wealth Partners
Current location:
Toronto, Canada
Beyond BOxD:
Trying healthy new recipes, all things fitness, yoga, pilates, and playing “Just Dance” with my kids
Renee Niemi
Companies I’ve made better:
Logitech, Google, Santa Clara University, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship,Columbia University
Current location:
Almaden Valley of San Jose, CA
Beyond BOxD:
Family, golf, writing a cookbook
Renee Niemi
Expert in creating high performing teams that operate at the intersection of both business and innovation.
Renee earned a reputation for fixing and growing businesses by delivering amazing products and customer experiences for some of the best companies in technology, such as Plantronics, Google, and Logitech. She is one of the first-ever Chief Product Officers and is known for creating and building high-performing teams that deliver results.
She served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Logitech’s Smart Home Division; General Manager and Global Director for Google’s Chrome and Android for Work and Education, and Plantronics’ Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Renee also held executive positions at Danger, Inc., Visto Corp. and Xircom.
Renee currently chairs the Santa Clara University School of Engineering Advisory Board and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School and a Venture Partner at Mighty Capital.
Companies I’ve made better:
HPE, Microsoft, NetApp, VMware, Seagate, BWP
Current location:
Laguna Niguel, California
Beyond BOxD:
Cooking and wine enthusiast
Tekla Hoehn
Companies I’ve made better:
Adobe, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S. Government
Current location:
Portland, Oregon
Beyond BOxD:
Coffee, camping, and karaoke
Tekla Hoehn
Communications expert specializing in content design, organizational transformation, and leadership training
Tekla has more than 20 years of experience leading complex, global projects for high profile organizations. A versatile communications professional, she balances strategic perspective with a practical, people-centered approach to transform the way organizations develop leaders. Tekla has proven success with a wide range of clients from charitable foundations to government, software, finance, and healthcare. She is a strong team influencer known for her creativity, exceptional standards, and positive, collaborative style. Tekla uses simple, human language to build strong, connected, and empathetic campaigns. She has a History degree and Secondary Teaching Certificate from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Companies I’ve made better:
Adobe, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Current location:
Portland, Oregon
Beyond BOxD:
Skiing, swimming
Zahra Abdullah
Companies I’ve made better:
McKinsey, BetterUp, Hazel & Collins Associates, Sanofi
Current location:
Mississauga, Ontario
Beyond BOxD:
Coaching leaders on managing change, career transitions, and inclusive leadership
Zahra Abdullah
Global change management expert specializing in organization design, leader development, and JEDI consulting
Zahra is an accomplished leader with over 18 years of global experience as a change management advisor at top consulting firms like McKinsey & Co. She is adept at navigating complex cultural differences, and was notably the first woman to become an associate partner at Elixir, a McKinsey-owned Saudi consultancy. Zahra brings a depth of insight into managing multicultural task forces, and has successfully led national transformation programs across various sectors including healthcare, education, financial, non-profits, and government services. Her life’s work is to help leaders and their teams embrace change as an opportunity for growth. Zahra holds an Executive MBA from Hult International Business School, and is also an ICF certified executive coach.
Companies I’ve made better:
McKinsey, BetterUp, Hazel & Collins Associates, Sanofi
Current location:
Mississauga, Ontario
Beyond BOxD:
Coaching leaders on managing change, career transitions, and inclusive leadership
Ann Gillian Galban
Companies I’ve made better:
Triple J Guam, Attivo Partners LLC, Scrubbed.Net LLC
Current location:
Pampanga, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Family, travel, binge watching, food trips
Ann Gillian Galban
Financial Operations Consultant
Administrative professional specializing in bookkeeping and accounting services
Ann is an accomplished CPA who has been supporting a diverse range of clients remotely for nearly 10 years. She has worked with a companies large and small supporting CFOs, solopreneurs, large companies, and most recently an accounting firm in San Francisco where she worked with venture capital funded startup clients to keep their business operations running smoothly. Ann is passionate about helping her clients optimize their financial processes so that the leaders she supports can focus on business and growth.
Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Holy Angel University, one of the largest schools in the central region of Luzon, Philippines.
Companies I’ve made better:
Triple J Guam, Attivo Partners LLC, Scrubbed.Net LLC
Current location:
Pampanga, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Family, travel, binge watching, food trips
Andy Anderson
Companies I’ve made better:
Cobra Global Products, Altamaha Credit Union, Fortified Risk Group, Chess Armory
Current location:
Lawrenceville, GA
Beyond BOxD:
walking with my dogs, listening to audiobooks, enjoying time with my wife – football, coffee and laughter
Andy Anderson
Marketing Director
Marketing expert creating opportunities and growing businesses for over 30 years.
Andy lives and breathes digital marketing and enjoys the ever-changing demands and challenges each new campaign brings. He specializes in marketing strategy, Google ads/analytics, SEO, social media, content creation and email marketing.
Andy’s marketing leadership has been put to the test in a multitude of industries including technology, finance, media, publishing, and retail – working with many start ups. Andy focuses on the creation of innovative ideas, thinking differently, to bridge the gap between marketing and business success.
Companies I’ve made better:
Cobra Global Products, Altamaha Credit Union, Fortified Risk Group, Chess Armory
Current location:
Lawrenceville, GA
Beyond BOxD:
walking with my dogs, listening to audiobooks, enjoying time with my wife – football, coffee and laughter
Glaiza Reogo
Companies I’ve made better:
Empowereign, Beauty Elements Ventures
Current location:
Laguna, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
I love calatheas and scented candles
Glaiza Reogo
Systems and Data Manager
Information systems expert specializing in strategic operations, data architecture, and process implementation
Glaiza has worn many hats since she joined BOxD, including project manager, administrative wizard, and a general tamer of moving parts. Her current role at BOxD is to keep our internal systems running smoothly and our information architecture organized and up to date. Glaiza’s career has been dedicated to providing operational support to coaches and consultants who embody authentic leadership and manage others with heart. Glaiza has both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines.
Companies I’ve made better:
Empowereign, Beauty Elements Ventures
Current location:
Laguna, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
I love calatheas and scented candles
Fernanda Moura
Companies I’ve made better:
Deloitte Consulting, Shift Paradigm, Raizen Energy Group
Current location:
New York, NY
Beyond BOxD:
I love traveling, hiking, and hosting friends for great food and even better conversations
Fernanda Moura
Program Manager
Project manager with strong strategic planning and operational efficiency expertise, dedicated to achieving impactful results through collaboration and innovation.
Fernanda Moura is a PMP-certified project manager with a strong background in strategic planning and consulting experience at firms like Deloitte. She has successfully led projects in process optimization, market research, and go-to-market strategies, delivering measurable results for clients. Fernanda is also dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, having interviewed inspiring women worldwide and co-created a book and documentary on their journeys. Known for her collaborative approach and focus on meaningful impact, Fernanda brings a human-centered perspective to every project, helping organizations and individuals achieve sustainable growth.
Companies I’ve made better:
Deloitte Consulting, Shift Paradigm, Raizen Energy Group
Current location:
New York, NY
Beyond BOxD:
I love traveling, hiking, and hosting friends for great food and even better conversations
Julev Ajeto
Companies I’ve made better:
Evolve Branding Ltd., Rainfactory Inc.
Current location:
Caraga, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Love to try and experiment a lot of codes from Github repositories. Playing Street Basketball is one of my favorite past time.
Julev Ajeto
Web Developer & Designer
Website designer specializing in brand marketing, graphic design, web development, and SEO
Julev is a well-rounded web developer and web designer who is passionate about elevating the great user experience for others. He designs, develops, and builds web applications with a focus on creating intuitive interfaces which are meaningful to users. Julev also believes that great design results when understanding the needs of users, their goals, and their journey through the interface. Julev has designed and developed personal blogs, e-commerce websites, small businesses, local organizations and non-profits. Julev is committed to meeting and exceeding expectations through consistent communication and professional work ethics.
Companies I’ve made better:
Evolve Branding Ltd., Rainfactory Inc.
Current location:
Caraga, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Love to try and experiment a lot of codes from Github repositories. Playing Street Basketball is one of my favorite past time.
Ken Bland
Companies I’ve made better:
SAS Institute, Sanofi
Current location:
Garner, North Carolina
Beyond BOxD:
Acapella singing, broadcasting, SPCA volunteering
Ken Bland
Program Manager
Project manager with over 30 years of experience specializing in event design and executive facilitation
Ken has spent over three decades as a program manager and team leader in the software industry. He has led and designed both small strategic executive events and large multi-million dollar conferences. Ken has served clients from a wide range of industries, domestic and international. His core expertise lies in taking concepts and building plans to convert vision into reality. Ken’s passion is centered around making a difference in the lives of young people. He actively holds several leadership roles with youth-based organizations that focus on leadership development and historically underserved children.
Companies I’ve made better:
SAS Institute, Sanofi
Current location:
Garner, North Carolina
Beyond BOxD:
Acapella singing, broadcasting, SPCA volunteering
Lina Martinez
Companies I’ve made better:
Shapiro Negotiations Institute, GlobalTranz
Current location:
Columbia
Beyond BOxD:
Travel, animal community service, reading, long walks, and a big foodie!
Lina Martinez
Assistant to the CEO and VP of Growth & Enablement
An innovative Executive Administrator adept in marketing and lead generation strategies
A dedicated professional, holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business. With a passion for aiding company growth through innovative strategies, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. As an Executive Administrator, she seamlessly integrates her expertise in marketing and lead generation, consistently driving impactful results. Lina’s proactive approach and keen eye for innovation distinguish her in her field, allowing her to effectively navigate complex challenges and deliver exceptional outcomes. With a commitment to professionalism and excellence, she continues to make significant contributions to the success and advancement of the organizations she joins.
Companies I’ve made better:
Shapiro Negotiations Institute, GlobalTranz
Current location:
Columbia
Beyond BOxD:
Travel, animal community service, reading, long walks, and a big foodie!
Malvin Esguerra
Companies I’ve made better:
Analog Devices, Bayer, Vizcarra Pharmaceuticals
Current location:
Manila, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Exploring the city on my bike, basketball and video game geek, DJing and scratching
Malvin Esguerra
Designer
Creative design expert specializing in video animation, print and digital media, and professional business reports
Malvin is a well-rounded creative design leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies elevate their branding and presentation. Malvin works collaboratively with clients to arrive at a shared design language so that they can envision and implement an ideal future state together. His work sits at the intersection of humans and technology, and his passion is to design innovative strategies to solve complex business challenges. Malvin has earned a Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt, which means he is able to combine multimedia design expertise, creative direction, and operational strategy to help his clients build a competitive advantage.
Companies I’ve made better:
Analog Devices, Bayer, Vizcarra Pharmaceuticals
Current location:
Manila, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Exploring the city on my bike, basketball and video game geek, DJing and scratching
Mark Delgado
Companies I’ve made better:
Bayer, Armscor Global
Current location:
Manila, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Outdoor fitness, NFTs
Mark Delgado
Designer
Visual design expert specializing in graphic design, art direction, and gamification
Mark is a visual designer and 3D artist with nearly a decade of experience in graphic design, art direction, and gamification. He has extensive experience consulting for the video game industry, where he has planned and executed strategic design initiatives that elevate successful marketing campaigns. His work has supported a diverse range of companies in the healthcare, professional services, tech, e-commerce and logistics industries. Mark has a degree in Computer Science with a focus on Game Design and Development.
Companies I’ve made better:
Bayer, Armscor Global
Current location:
Manila, Philippines
Beyond BOxD:
Outdoor fitness, NFTs
Rebecca Sinel
Companies I’ve made better:
The Walters Art Museum, Shapiro Negotiations Institute
Current location:
Baltimore, Maryland
Beyond BOxD:
Skiing, tennis, travel to new places
Rebecca Sinel
Program Manager
An experienced program manager, collaborative leader, and educator with nearly 20 years of experience.
Rebecca brings her skills in project management, change management, process improvement, and strategic planning to her work with clients. She focuses on improving efficiency, communication, and collaboration to plan and execute successful projects. As the Manager of Family Programs at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, she led, trained, and mentored a team of educators that served 30,000 children and adults annually. Rebecca collaborated with numerous community partners and arts organizations to provide art activities to 10,000 children during the COVID pandemic.
Rebecca has held a variety of volunteer roles, and is currently an Ambassador for Baltimore Hunger Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating weekend childhood hunger. Rebecca received a B.A. in Art History and certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an M.S.Ed. in Leadership in Museum Education from Bank Street College. She completed the Bowe Fellowship in Global Business at the World Trade Center Institute and the monday.com work management certification.
Companies I’ve made better:
The Walters Art Museum, Shapiro Negotiations Institute
Current location:
Baltimore, Maryland
Beyond BOxD:
Skiing, tennis, travel to new places
To create long-lasting change,
it must be systemically driven and
created for everyone.
Companies rooted in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), where all people are welcomed and feel included, are the ones who outperform competitors and thrive. On every project we touch, we apply a JEDI lens to ensure we’re truly building comprehensive and sustainable systems that allow change to take root and flourish.
What is JEDI?
Justice
and systems that create
inequality
Equity
solutions for the people
experiencing unequal
access to opportunities
Diversity
acknowledging the full
range of differences
Inclusion
for all and creating
a sense of belonging
We’re driven by the idea that
work
should make people’s lives
richer
and improve their
well-being.
We believe work should be fun.
We’re driven by the idea that work
should make people’s lives richer
and improve their well-being.
We believe that work should be more than a paycheck.
Working with BOxD is different than your typical firm.
People First
of your people are front and
center as we face challenges
and chart the course to
success.
Independence Focused
you, not to be a crutch. We
design solutions that allow you
to be successful far after our
work is done.
Confidently Targeted
We zero in on root causes, so that you can make changes with high confidence. We help you make the most of your time, resources, and budget.
Explore our thinking.
When Grief Comes to Work: Honoring Teammates and Supporting Teams After a Loss
Grief disrupts team dynamics, impacting routines, relationships, and emotional well-being. Teams navigating loss experience challenges like shock, disorientation, or even guilt, but healing comes through presence, open communication, and thoughtful adjustments. Leaders play a critical role by modeling vulnerability, offering ongoing support, and fostering a culture of empathy. These approaches help teams move forward collectively while honoring the person lost.
The Culture of Nice: When Politeness Becomes a Performance Blocker
We describe The Culture of Nice as a pattern where avoiding conflict and maintaining superficial harmony are mistaken for professionalism. While well-meaning, this mindset stifles honest dialogue and constructive debate, ultimately hindering team growth and performance. Here’s how to avoid it and encourage true progress with a culture rooted in trust, candor, and meaningful collaboration.
The Leadership GPS: Recalculating Your Route After Q1
Have you ever taken a wrong turn while driving? Maybe you got distracted, misread a sign, or thought you knew exactly where you were going—only to find the road ahead wasn’t what you expected. If you’re lucky, your GPS quickly adjusts: “Recalculating…” It finds the best new path to get you back on track.
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