Strengths Coaches
John Champlin
Director, Engagement Programs, Alumni Engagement
Maximizer | Strategic | Communication | Positivity | Ideation
Strengths helps us learn about how we are hard-wired and gives us permission to love ourselves and all of the talents we bring with us to work and life.
Lacey Hatcher
Operations Manager, Office of Student Engagement
Individualization | Analytical | Discipline | Harmony | Communication
I love being a Strengths coach because it’s all about unlocking what’s already there – helping people see how their natural talents show up, whether they’re in their top five or not. Watching someone shift from focusing on what they ‘lack’ to realizing the power they already bring is incredibly rewarding. It’s like holding up a mirror that reflects the best version of themselves.
Juwan Jacobs
Associate Director, Office of Leadership Engagement
Competition | Significance | Communication | Futuristic | Woo
I enjoy walking alongside students as they discover their “aha” moments by uncovering what’s “right” with them.
Deb Marke
Associate Director, Democratic Engagement & Justice Programs
Achiever | Realtor | Strategic | Individualization | Empathy
I love being a Strengths coach because it empowers people to see their unique talents, shift from self-doubt to confidence, and build authentic connections. Guiding others to embrace their strengths and grow into their potential is energizing, inspiring, and deeply fulfilling for me.
Brian Mendenhall
Senior Associate Director, Career Education & STEM
Deliberative | Woo | Individualization | Restorative | Communication
Helping people build a map to their future where they can use their strengths is what I like best.
Donell Moore
Associate Director of Career Education and Coaching, OPCD
Learner | Relator | Analytical | Arranger | Harmony
I enjoy intentional conversations where individuals explore their goals and interests, then take action from a place of strength. CliftonStrengths helps them begin with authenticity. It’s rewarding to see them move forward with clarity – turning insight into impact and realizing they’ve had the tools all along.
Amy Willard
Director, Student Career Education and Experience, OPCD
Includer | Input | Learner | Relator | Harmony
I love guiding teams to discover their unique top five strengths and how these correlate with their personal and professional lives. Witnessing individuals understand themselves and how their strengths contribute to team dynamics is incredibly rewarding, fostering understanding of each person and enabling teams to build on their collective strengths for growth.
Shan Woolard
Associate Director, OPCD
Harmony | Consistency | Relator | Empathy | Discipline
Helping people understand how their strengths work for them.
Sharon Ralston
Career Coach, OPCD
Learner | Achiever | Responsibility | Input | Intellection
The unique “DNA” of strengths for each individual and the beautiful tapestry of each person’s strengths. I love the top 10 combined with the supporting themes to drive results and manage blind spots.