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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

  • Transformative Leadership

  • Hakomi-Trained (4+ years)

  • Trauma-Informed Somatics

  • Eco-Psychology

  • Leading Ritual

  • Grounded in Earth-based Wisdom Traditions

  • Movement Meditation

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher

  • Guided Imagery

  • Expressive Arts

  • Ancestral Healing

  • Generative Conflict Resolution

  • Participatory Decision Making

  • Non-Violent Communication & Dialogue

Trainings & Certifications

Corporate Highlights

15+ years Engineering Exec Leadership

Head of Software Engineering,

San Francisco

Software Engineering Lead, London

  • Co-Assembled a team of 30+ Java & cloud developers to build INQ’s new Android software platform, in conjunction with Facebook.

  • Co-Opened a San Francisco location, where I built and led an engineering team from scratch.

  • ​Pioneered multiple features now on Android including Facebook single-sign & one-click integrated Spotify. ​

Degrees & Papers

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  • Meridian University (In-Progress)

    • Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, focus Transformative Leadership

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  • California Institute of Integral Studies

    • M.A. East-West Psychology

    • Focus: Transformative Leadership - Creating Conscious Embodied Leadership programs that benefit the triple bottom line - people, planet, & profit through  evolutionary, humanistic, mythopoetic, & ecopsychological lenses.

    • Presented & published at International Leadership Association (ILA), Women and Leadership Conference, 2018

      • Workshop: Beyond Meditation - The Iron Pentacle: A Journeying Tool to Access the Inner
        Wisdom of Leaders

      • 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

    • M.S. Computer Science & Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

    • Published in ACM and IBM Eclipse Technology Exchange OOPSLA

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." 

Frank M.

Rachael B.

Amy L.

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