About Us

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Wendy Preyssler, MCC, President

With a passion for unlocking leadership potential and empowering coaches, Wendy has decades of proven coaching success.  Wendy’s clients include Fortune 500 Executives, Non-Profit Executives, Business Owners, Foreign Government Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Coaches.

In her ICF Chapter Board roles as well as her roles as an Advisory Board Member and Leader Team Member at Accomplishment Coaching, she actively champions the importance of credentialing.

Prior to coaching full time, Wendy previously held positions as Global Director, Strategic Alliances as well as Director of Global Strategy and Development at a Fortune 100 firm.

Originally a Bay Area native, Wendy has been living in Las Vegas with her husband, Thierry, since 2008. When she’s not coaching, training coaches, or supporting non-profits, Wendy is likely traveling or entertaining friends.

Kathy Norwood

Dr. Kathy Norwood, MCC, President Elect

Dr. Kathy Norwood, MCC, is a master educator, transformational coach, author, and national consultant with more than 40 years of experience helping individuals and systems rise into their purpose. She is known for igniting passion, awakening the positive core in others, and cultivating coherence, clarity, and courageous action.

As co-founder and director of Coaches {R}evolution™ Academy (C{R}A)—an ICF-accredited Level 1 & 2 coaching school—she leads a heart-centered, evidence-based approach grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, somatics, adult development, and coherence-inspired leadership.

A licensed HeartMath® Certified Trainer in The Coherence Advantage™ and Activating the Heart of Teams™, she also serves on faculty at Fielding Graduate University and the University of Pennsylvania, supporting emerging coaches in developing presence, alignment, and professional mastery.

Her joy and compassion ignite hope and new purpose in the hearts of those she touches.

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Evelyn Garcia Morales, ACC, Secretary

Evelyn Garcia Morales is the founder and CEO of HumanKind Coaching, a boutique coaching practice dedicated to illuminating the lives of clients.

For over twenty years, Evelyn has served in leadership roles in the nonprofit sector and local government. Combined, these experiences have reinforced the importance of supporting people to live brightly.

As a coach, Evelyn believes her clients are whole and complete, and together they access what is possible for their lives. Clients can expect Evelyn to create a safe space so that they may show up authentically and feel heard. She graduated from Accomplishment Coaching’s Level 2 Coaches’ Training Program in January of 2025 and received her ACC credential from the ICF three weeks later.

Evelyn calls Las Vegas home and lives with her two school-aged sons and husband, Victor.

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Laurie Saltzman, ACC, Finance Director (Treasurer)

Laurie is an ICF Associate Certified Coach and the VP of Human Resources for a global hospitality organization. She has spent the last 26 years in various HR, operations, and training roles across different industries, including sales, marketing, resort, finance, telecommunications, gaming, and retail.

Laurie’s primary coaching focus is partnering with senior executive leaders who strive to evolve, grow, and maximize their impact. She is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach with expertise in building relationships, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, driving innovation, mitigating risk, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Laurie and her husband traded the four seasons of the Midwest for Las Vegas 26 years ago and happily gave up their snow shovels. They have three small rescue dogs and enjoy spending their free time with family and traveling domestically and internationally.

Allan Vera

Allan Vera, Programs Director

Allan Vera is a Life and Transitions Coach with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through change, adaptation, and personal growth. His coaching approach emphasizes active listening, presence, and a fully client-centered process.

With a background in thanatology and education, Allan creates safe and supportive spaces where clients can clarify goals, strengthen their inner resources, and move toward meaningful, sustainable outcomes. His style is defined by empathy, structure, and deep respect for each client’s autonomy.

Rita Curtis

Rita Curtis, PCC, Growth & Development Director

Rita Curtis, PCC, MSML is an executive and leadership coach with over 15 years of corporate leadership experience spanning operations, systems thinking, and team development. As Co-Founder and Director of Education at Above the Line Academy, she leads an ICF-aligned coach training program grounded in presence, alignment, and ethical coaching practice.

Rita specializes in helping leaders cultivate clarity, emotional intelligence, and authentic influence across complex personal and professional landscapes.