University of Washington Human Resources

Collaborative Brain Trust

Consultants

• Dr. Patricia Arredondo
• Dr. Linda Liang Slee
• Christine Quinn
• Curt Wang

Dr. Patricia Arredondo

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

My career and business focuses on organizational change through diversity strategy.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE/RESULTS

EXPERIENCE / SELECTED PROJECTS

• University of Washington – DEI Central Structure Consulting
• University of Washington Medicine – DEI Strategy Consulting
• Arizona State University Deputy Vice President for Students Affairs
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Continuing Education
• President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago campus

CREDENTIALS

• Doctorate in Education | Boston University
• Master’s in Education | Boston College
• Bachelor of Science | Kent State University
• Doctorate in Education | Boston University
• Master’s in Education | Boston College
• Licensed Psychologist, MA #2742 (1980)

SELECTED CLIENTS

• University of Washington
• Ohio University
• Wake Forest School of Medicine
• University of Minnesota
• Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
• Association of Medical Colleges

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Dr. Linda Liang Slee

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Coaching for executive power, presence, passion, and prosperity.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE/RESULTS

EXPERIENCE / SELECTED PROJECTS

• University of Washington – DiSC Profiles and Training Program for Housing and Food Services
• Department Chair of a Ph.D. Program in Organizational Leadership at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago
• Interim Dean of Online Programs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Journal editor for the Diversity MBA Diversity Journal

CREDENTIALS

• Doctorate in Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Illinois Institute of Technology
• Certifications:
  • DiSC Profile
  • Hogan Assessments
  • Myers-Briggs
  • EQ-I 2.0 individual and 360
  • Leadership Effectiveness Analysis, individual and 360 Change Quotient (Change Catalysts)

SELECTED CLIENTS

• The University of Wisconsin
• University of the District of Columbia
• Ohio University
• Central State University
• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Virginia Union University

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Christine Quinn

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

I work with leaders and teams to go beyond working hard to working in alignment, achieving personal and professional success. The gifts I bring are experience, deep engagement and curiosity. I believe by empowering individuals to authentically engage they will Thrive, as will the organizations they work within.

I do my work through coaching, skill development and consulting. I bring a systems lens to my work and support teams to focus to get results while also building strong relationships and shared leadership.

Core Values: Co-Creation, Deep Engagement, Authenticity and Positivity

AREAS OF EXPERTISE/RESULTS

EXPERIENCE / SELECTED PROJECTS

• I have extensive leadership experience gained through several academic leadership positions from Department Chair to Dean to Associate Vice President to Provost. Currently I am a consultant & coach working predominantly within Higher Education.

• College/University Planning, Facilitation and Team Development – I’ve worked with College/University leadership at several institutions to create strategy, reposition, align and engage more deeply. Strategic planning I’ve facilitated has been results-oriented from the start and engage key stakeholders at key point. I’ve supported leadership teams to FOCUS, build trust and be more productive and collegial. Overall, outcomes have included increased productivity, enrollment growth, and improved student retention. Additionally, overall morale has increased, and leadership teams have become high performing.

• Executive Coaching – I’ve worked with many senior leaders to up their game in a more fulfilling manner. Common challenges include navigating and positioning politically, design practices to engage and get results, problematic faculty &/or staff., managing up, working through “imposter syndrome” and maintaining sanity amidst a chaotic demanding workplace. Coaching is customized to the Coachee’s needs.

• Team Development and Coaching – I’ve worked with many teams to clarify where they are going and FOCUS work to achieve priorities. Through practical coaching sessions I’ve supported teams to build trust, engage in constructive conversations and improve decision making. I use a team assessment that captures team relationships and productivity pre- and post-coaching

• Retreat and meeting facilitation – I’ve facilitated many off-site meetings and planning events. My work is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, Strengths and systems-based approaches. Participants find the sessions engaging and productive.

CREDENTIALS

• Ph.D. Education – University of Minnesota
• Provost, Associate V.P. of Academic Affairs, Dean & Department Chair
• Certified Executive & Team Coach – International Coach Federation
• StrengthsFinder and Team Coaching International assessment: Team Diagnostic, Team Leader View, 360 View and Organization View
• 25+ years higher education experience

SELECTED CLIENTS

• Northeastern University
• UW-Milwaukee
• Northwestern Health Sciences University
• UW-Platteville
• UW Colleges Online
• University of Washington
• University of Wisconsin System
• University of Ohio

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Curt Wang

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

I am an executive coach who is passionate about helping smart, creative and successful executives and leaders live their best careers, lead bold initiatives and take on higher levels of responsibility.

I work with my clients to tap into their strengths, values, expertise and experiences so that they can develop a better awareness of who they are or can be when they are at their very best. When we develop this understanding, I challenge each individual to activate their full potential to be a stronger leader, manager and collaborator. These skills help them achieve their goals and make significant contributions to their organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE/RESULTS

EXPERIENCE / SELECTED PROJECTS

• University Executive Coaching Engagements: Dean and Chancellor of a Massachusetts-based University; the President and a Dean of a Minneapolis-based University; the Provost of a Chicago-based University; Numerous Directors and Managers at a Washington D.C.-based University.
• Non-Profit Coaching Engagements: The CEO and the leadership team of a prominent Chicago-based civic organization; the CEO of an internationally known Chicago-based fine arts organization; numerous VPs and Directors of a Baltimore-based global relief agency.
• Select Corporate Engagements: The CEO and COO for a rapidly growing health care company, the Partner and Head of Marketing for a premier restaurant group, the COO for the leading senior living company, and the VP Global FP&A for a major CPG company, senior leadership in an innovation consultancy, Chief Sales Officer of a major consulting firm, VP at a major investment management firm, CEO for household name food company, and the Chief Operating/Marketing Officer of a newly public CPG company.

CREDENTIALS

• MBA in Marketing, Strategy and Organizational Behavior, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
• Master of Science in Positive Organizational Development and Change, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
• B.S. in Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Coach U Advanced Program Graduate and Former Faculty Member
• Change Management Certified from Prosci
• Change Leader Certificate Program from Cornell University
• Certification in Hogan Leadership, MBTI, DiSC, Strengths

SELECTED CLIENTS

• Northeastern University
• Georgetown University
• John Hopkins University
• University of Ohio