Grayce Belvedere Young, MA, MBA

Twenty-five years of organization development and strategic planning make Grayce a veteran. She loves making organizations work better—whether it’s developing team members, implementing change or making boards more effective.

She’s deeply rooted in the Twin Cities community, including serving as trustee for Gustavus Adolphus College and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and board member for Cultural Jambalaya, M.A.P. for Nonprofits, Twin Cities ASTD chapter, among others.

Grayce has seen it all, having lived, worked and traveled in all 50 states and 47 countries across the globe. She likes to bring that big picture perspective to all her good work. 

PEG BIRK, JD

Peg brings deep executive leadership experience to her coaching practice having served as executive director for the George Family Foundation; interim president for the McKnight Foundation; interim president of the Forum for Theological Exploration; Transitional General Secretary of the National Council of Churches; co-executive director of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation, interim executive director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, Interim CEO of Sholom Community Alliance, interim executive director of Perpich Center for Arts Education, interim executive director of the Jeremiah Program-Minneapolis/St. Paul and interim president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations.

Peg also served as senior vice president and general counsel for Federated Insurance and as city attorney for the City of St. Paul.

She holds a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Houston. She is also a certified Somatic Coach through the Strozzi Institute for Somatics.

David Chapman, PSYD

With more than three decades of experience in executive leadership, David knows people and organizations. He’s got a doctorate in psychology—and a master’s degree in theology for good measure—so he understands the human dynamics at play in every organization. 

David helped build the MBA and International Management graduate program at St. Thomas. He’s coached entrepreneurs and executives across industries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He served as dean to over 14,000 students and regularly serves on nonprofit boards.

So it’s fair to say David knows good leadership. And like a good Minnesotan, Dave loves fishing and hockey.

Joan Grathwol Olson

Joan has spent her career growing organizations – and nonprofit leaders – through philanthropy. She has worked in Chief Development and Consulting roles with organizations as diverse as the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). And while it’s true that she’s helped build buildings and double endowments, her true passion is developing and mentoring the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 

She is experienced, strategic, relationship-based and adept at coalescing both board and staff teams around a future vision as evidenced in her current role leading Lundstrum Performing Arts as Managing Director.

Joan is a Twin Cities native who is a mother of five and grandmother of six. Not surprisingly, she is a natural multitasker whose hobbies include knitting and sailing, depending on the season.

MARTIN LUDDEN

Martin brings nearly 20 years of training and practical experience across nonprofit, corporate, government, and military sectors to his coaching practice. He believes leadership skills can be learned and that all of us have the capacity to lead. He most recently spent six years as the executive director at St. Paul Neighborhood Network and has led teams ranging from three to thirty people.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota and a native of St. Paul, he and his wife are raising two boys in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. When he’s not coaching or attending youth soccer games, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and making music with friends.

June Noronha

June is especially interested in the intersection of cross-cultural learning and negotiation and is passionate about supporting leaders and individuals who want to shine in their lives. She has worked in the philanthropy, government, nonprofit and education sectors. June's expertise is in strategic thinking and consulting, board governance, leadership and organizational development, human rights and managing diversity and equity.

Before launching her coaching and consulting practice, June was a Portfolio Director at the Bush Foundation, Minnesota, working on nation building and government reform with Native American nations. Her current board service includes Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP). She is a certified Executive Coach from the Hudson Institute.

Bruce Roselle, PHD

The workplace is more fun and less stressful thanks to Bruce. He’s been coaching organizational leaders since 1981, helping them lead fearlessly and wholeheartedly. A licensed psychologist with a doctorate in counseling, Bruce is a recognized expert. 

Bruce wrote the award-winning Fearless Leadership: Conquering Your Fears and the Lies That Drive Them (2006) as well as multiple articles. He’s frequently quoted in print, radio and TV on leadership and workplace issues.

Bruce has made a career of making other peoples’ careers better. The Minnesota Career Development Association noticed and gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Anika ward, MA

For over 20 years, Anika has used a strategic approach to advance equity and eliminate disparities.  

A trusted advisor with a career spanning private, nonprofit, and government sectors, Anika has led programs and coached leaders to do good work in education, science, workforce development, community investments, cultural arts, and community health and well-being.  

A daughter of St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood, Anika’s approach to leadership development reflects her value for the richness that comes from diverse perspectives, cultures and communities. 

Anika holds a Masters in Human Services, and Bachelors in Human Resource Management from Concordia University – Saint Paul. She spends her free time enjoying music, arts, sports and nature with family.