Expert Guidance

Expert Guidance

Each Illuminate Cohort is led by a distinguished team of credentialed life, business, and finance coaches, along with accredited theological, pastoral leaders, counselors, and educators. These experts dedicate their time and expertise to empower women to lead confidently in their communities.

Instructors + Coaches

Alicia McLeish

Advanced Diploma Hillsong College · International Songwriter · Creativity Coach

Amy Benthin

Certified Life Coach · Revelation Wellness© Certified Instructor · BA UNC-Chapel Hill

Andrea Lein

PhD in Clinical and School Psychology · MEd in Educational Psychology

Camille Paterson

Certified Life Coach · MA Wheaton College

Christine Russell

MA Liberty University · BA Fresno Pacific University

Erin Sanchez

MS Fuller Seminary · BA Arizona Christian University

Jacqueline Nienaber

LMHC Certified Mental Health Practitioner

Jess Dahl

Certified Life Coach · Podcast Host of Say Yes Anyway · Co-founder of Wholeness Journey

Julaine Smith

CPA · Fortune 500 CFO · Founder G Corporation

Katie Mathews

Certified Life Coach · Founder of Limitless Journey 501(3)(c) · Author of Unparalyzed

Kelli Coltman

Certified Life Coach · BA Biola University

Kelsey Ozment

Certified Enneagram Life Coach · MA Northwest University

Leanne Konzelman

Founder Novo Life Counseling · MA Northwest University

Marissa Shelford

Spiritual Nurse and Identity Coach · BS Azusa Pacific University

Megan Johnson

Chief Program Officer · MA Western Seminary

Michelle Deshazer

MA Northwest University

Pa’lee Showalter

President · Oxford · Westmont College

Rochelle Hagenlocher

Certified Life Coach · Founder, Align & Achieve Coaching · BS University of Oregon

Taryn Varady

Founder, Ignite Strategies Executive & Business Consulting · BA University of Washington