
Hello
I’m a somatic leadership coach and former engineering leader.
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I work with technical leaders to strengthen presence, sharpen decision-making, and prevent stress from cascading through their teams.
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I led engineering teams for 15 years. I know the pressure — and I've learned what works and what doesn’t.
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I help leaders stay grounded in the hard moments — the feedback, the conflict, the boardroom tension — so they can lead with clarity and steadiness.
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If you’re ready to evolve how you lead, schedule a call.
Rooted in somatic psychology and systems thinking, my approach creates real shifts in how leaders show up.
My Story
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My leadership journey began with a 15-year career in software engineering, where I led international teams and contributed to innovative projects, including co-developing the first Facebook phone. With a Master’s in Computer Science from UCSD and leadership experience across San Diego, London, and San Francisco, I developed a deep understanding of complex systems — and the human dynamics that drive innovation.
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I worked in high-growth environments, navigated rapid product cycles, and lived the realities of corporate pressure. Over time, I became increasingly interested in what differentiates leaders who scale sustainably from those who burn out or fracture their teams. I saw firsthand how stress influences decision-making, culture, and performance.
That inquiry led me to deepen my work at the intersection of psychology, somatic practice, and leadership development.
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My work focuses on helping leaders enact the leadership they aspire to — especially when growth accelerates and pressure compounds.
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My Approach
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I work at the level of pattern. Together, we strengthen your ability to remain composed when challenged, receive feedback without defensiveness, and make clear decisions when the stakes are high.
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We also redesign how work is organized, so your processes reduce friction rather than amplify stress.
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We don’t just talk about effective leadership — we practice it in ways that build new capacity, so you show up differently in the moments that matter most.
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The result is measurable shifts in how you lead and how your organization functions.
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My Perspective
My perspective is shaped not only by years in technology leadership, but by lived experience beyond the boardroom — including motherhood and navigating health challenges that reshaped how I understand resilience and long-term capacity. I care deeply about building organizations that are healthy for people — and responsible in how they shape the world.
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Degrees, Trainings, & Highlights
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M.A. East-West-Indigenous Psychology
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Transformative Leadership
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Hakomi-Trained (4+ years)
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Trauma-Informed Somatics
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Eco-Psychology
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Leading Ritual
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Grounded in Earth-based Wisdom Traditions
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Movement Meditation
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher
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Guided Imagery
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Expressive Arts
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Ancestral Healing
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Generative Conflict Resolution
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Participatory Decision Making
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Non-Violent Communication & Dialogue
Trainings & Certifications
Corporate Highlights
15+ years Engineering Exec Leadership
Head of Software Engineering,
San Francisco
Software Engineering Lead, London
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Co-Assembled a team of 30+ Java & cloud developers to build INQ’s new Android software platform, in conjunction with Facebook.
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Co-Opened a San Francisco location, where I built and led an engineering team from scratch.
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​Pioneered multiple features now on Android including Facebook single-sign & one-click integrated Spotify. ​
Degrees & Papers
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Meridian University (In-Progress)
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Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, focus Transformative Leadership
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California Institute of Integral Studies
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M.A. East-West Psychology
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Focus: Transformative Leadership - Creating Conscious Embodied Leadership programs that benefit the triple bottom line - people, planet, & profit through evolutionary, humanistic, mythopoetic, & ecopsychological lenses.
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Presented & published at International Leadership Association (ILA), Women and Leadership Conference, 2018
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Workshop: Beyond Meditation - The Iron Pentacle: A Journeying Tool to Access the Inner
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Roundtable: Integral Practices for Women in Leadership: Aligning Values With Practice
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Hakomi Institute of California: 4 years of somatic mindfulness practitioner training
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Software Engineer Exec Leader: 15+ years
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University of California, San Diego
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M.S. Computer Science & Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
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Published in ACM and IBM Eclipse Technology Exchange OOPSLA
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Substack
Learn more about me & this work via my writings.

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What Others Are Saying
Working with Alexis is Transformative!
“Alexis' leadership approach creates community, empowerment, and authenticity. I appreciate how she models non-traditional ways."
“I have had remarkable and meaningful insights that will remain with me the rest of my life. I felt extremely safe with Alexis and supported in various emotional states throughout our meetings."
“My sessions with Alexis are are so unique & creative. My leadership presence is expanding as my somatic awareness grows."
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