Nice to Meet You!
Thank you for visiting us! We look forward to when we can do this in person, until then, nice to e-meet you!
(Leadership Academy Coaches, 2018)
Leadership Inspirations was founded in 2006 with the drive to help teams improve their group dynamics, focus on action and accountability, and maximize goal achievement. We do this by:
Creating fun and interactive experiences
Using and building upon research-based models and theories
Enhancing individual and group problem solving skills through creative, intentional approaches
Listening to our client feedback to adapt and grow as an organization
Making your goals, our goals
These methods have allowed us to keep our vision of inspiring learning, leadership, and service at the forefront of our commitment to the over 2,500 students, educators, athletes, and organizations we work with each year. We love and appreciate being a trusted resource in your quest for success!
Meet Kim!
Been with Leadership Inspirations since 2006 (she’s the founder!). M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University. B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
I love working with people and being able to help solve problems, but also being creative with ideas on setting up foundations & structure for success.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I have a dog named Copper, 2) I’m an extreme extrovert and 3) I love sports (notably the Dodgers, Clippers and Trojans)!
Meet Kylie!
Joined Leadership Inspirations in 2019. Pursuing Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Integrated Educational Studies and Masters degree in Organizational Leadership at Chapman University.
I am passionate about leadership development because it took me too long to learn myself that leaders can come in all different shapes and sizes. I used to believe that the only leader in the room is the one everybody hears, so I thought I wasn’t leader material. Now I realize that leadership is something people feel instead of something people hear, so I embrace my quiet nature and want to let other people in on this secret!
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I grew up living in 7 different countries. 2) I can play 5 instruments. 3) I love to sing!
Meet Jayne!
Started with Leadership Inspirations in 2009. M.A. in Leadership Development from Chapman University. B.A. in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University.
I love leadership development because I believe this is what everyone needs to be successful in life, not just at work or school.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I love Disney & the Dodgers, 2) I wear my flip flops when it rains and 3) I am a 3 time Fantasy Football Champion!
Kelly Ma
Operations
Meet Kelly!
Joined Leadership Inspirations in 2020.
B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Minor in Leadership Studies from Chapman University.
Fun Facts About Me: 1) I LOVE crime shows! Some of my favorites are White Collar, Monk, Psych, NCIS, and Criminal Minds. 2) I enjoy snowboarding. 3) I like to do different creative things – paint, bake, cook, DIY, metal stamp, etc.
“Working with Kim
and her team at
Leadership Inspirations was nothing short of transformational.”
Justin Lin, COO at Clout
Reychel Arias
Events
Meet Reychel!
Joined Leadership Inspirations in 2015. B.S. in Business and Economics from California State University, Fullerton.
I love working in events because it brings me joy to help to execute the unique vision of every organization. My goal is to always prepare well so that the event will run smoothly and our clients are happy.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I am a mom of 2, a boy who and a girl who 8 years apart in age. 2) I married one of my best friends from high school. 3) I was was doubles Champion in CIF for tennis.
Kenna Cottrill, Ph.D.
Content & Training
Meet Kenna!
Started with Leadership Inspirations in 2006. Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Development.
I love leadership development because I believe we can solve the biggest and smallest problems we face, and thus create the world we want, when we work together.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I was named after my grandfather, Ken, because I was the first grandchild in my mom’s family, 2) I have a daughter, son and a husband (since 2006!). My daughter has been the best teacher I have ever had because she has helped me see the world differently and helped me assess and live out my priorities and 3) I am an ENTJ.
Angel Meraz, Ed.D.
Content & Training
Meet Angel!
Started with Leadership Inspirations in 2006. Doctoral Candidate in Community College Leadership from Kansas State University. M.Ed. in School Counseling from the University of Maryland College Park. B.A. in Psychology from UCLA,
I am passionate about leadership because I have seen the way leadership development has transformed people’s lives. We have so many big, complex issues facing society across the globe, and we need strong leaders who are courageous enough to solve these problems. Leadership development allows individuals to engage in self-reflection, identifying strengths and passions that they can use to solve these issues. I am proud to be a small part of the process that helps young and seasoned leaders discover a part of themselves that will enhance their knowledge and skills.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I love to travel to new places, especially if I get to go with my family. Spending time with those I love, doing things I love is super important to me. 2) I like to take risks. One of the riskiest things I have ever done is skydiving. 3) I also work as a counselor for student athletes at a community college. This job is so fun because I get to interact with student athletes and coaches all day, and they are so much fun to work with.
Joe Pazmany, Ed.D.
Content & Training
Meet Joe!
Started with Leadership Inspirations in 2007. Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University.
Leadership is different for everyone and it is truly enjoyable helping each individual find their unique style, increase their personal influence, and develop as a person.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) Currently am the CEO of Innovade, a digital technology firm where I get to build new mobile app products as well as virtual reality platforms every day for work, 2) I enjoy fixing, restoring, and improving classic muscle cars and 3) Whenever I can learn a new skill or try a new activity, I jump at the chance.
We are InterStrength Certified!
“You all are so amazing. Thank you for everything that you do and for all the time and energy you dedicate to make your programs so exceptional.”
Caroline
Content Dev.
Meet Caroline!
Dayna
Leadership Coach
Meet Dayna!
Jimena
Leadership Coach
Meet Jimena!
Joined Leadership Inspirations in 2018. B.S. in Biology from Chapman University.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I was born in Peru and lived there until I was 9. 2) I had never broken a bone until I broke my jaw in 2 places!
Kevin
Leadership Coach
Meet Kevin!
Pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration Management from California State University San Marcos. Planning on attending a Master’s program in the near future for a MBA.
I am currently finishing up my last semester at CSUSM where I am a student at the college of business administration and I minor in dance studies. I love being a part of the fast paced environment of the business program, while decompressing and relieving stress through the artistic forms of dance. Odd combo but it works! I will be graduating in Fall 2020!
A couple of organizations I am a part of are CSUSM Cheer team and the San Marcos High School Cheer Team. I am a competitive and game day cheerleader for the university and I coach stunting and choreograph the three cheer teams at San Marcos High School.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I love to run everyday….yes everyday. 2) I’m a self proclaimed cook! (Vegans for the win!) 3) I’ve helped to fundraise over 50k for cancer research!
Kristen
Leadership Coach
Meet Kristen!
Lindsay
Leadership Coach
Meet Lindsay!
Pursuing an Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree in School Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. B.A. in Psychology from Chapman University.
I am starting my final year of graduate school in pursuit of becoming a school psychologist. This is a profession that I find people know little about, but I am thrilled to be starting my career in it. As a school psychologist, I will provide mental health services to general and special education students, I will advocate for students, their families, and for social justice, and I will be involved in crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention. Moreover, that’s only a portion of what I will do!
This past year I was the vice president of our student organization, Student Affiliates in School Psychology and will continue to be a member in my final year of grad school. I’m also a member of our national association (NASP) and plan to be involved in high school organizations that celebrate diversity and inclusion when I am fully immersed in my career.
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I moved to Seattle in September 2020. 2) I love nature and being in small towns more than I like big cities. 3) Whenever I’m home, I help out at a restaurant that my dad has owned for 45 years.
Meghan
Leadership Coach
Meet Meghan!
Morgan
Leadership Coach
Meet Morgan!
Quick Facts About Me: 1) I have a goal to visit every Disney park in the world. 2) Cheesecake is my favorite dessert. 3) I love to sing, but only when I’m alone in my car.
Sean
Leadership Coach
Meet Sean!
Zz
Leadership Coach
Meet Zz!
“Thank you for leading by example, for reminding us of what teaching is all about,
and for the affirmations that often go unsaid.”
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