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M.A. East-West-Indigenous Psychology
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Conscious Embodied Leadership
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Hakomi-Trained
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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
Degrees & Papers
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Meridian University (In-Progress)
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PhD, Counseling Psychology
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California Institute of Integral Studies
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MA, East-West Psychology
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Focus: 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
**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: 2.5 years of somatic mindfulness practitioner training
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Software Tech 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
Meet Alexis
Founder of Solana Soul Center
Somatic Leadership Coach
I am an embodied leadership coach, guided by a unique blend of experiences that bridge the worlds of technology, psychology, and transformative leadership. My work focuses on helping individuals and leaders craft a way of being that is deeply rooted in their true essence, allowing them to thrive authentically in every aspect of their lives. Whether navigating personal transitions or evolving in their professional roles, I support people in aligning their inner wisdom with their external actions, creating lives of meaningful impact and profound personal fulfillment.
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My journey began with a 15-year career as a software engineering tech leader, where I led international teams & contributed to innovative projects like co-developing the first Facebook phone. My technical foundation, including a Master’s in Computer Science from UCSD and leadership roles in major tech hubs like San Diego, London, and San Francisco, has equipped me with a deep understanding of complex systems and the intricate human dynamics that drive innovation and organizational success. I have navigated the complexities of corporate dynamics, led teams through rapid innovation cycles, and orchestrated large-scale projects, all while remaining deeply attuned to the human element at the heart of organizational success.
Over time, I felt called to explore a more expansive approach to leadership—one that integrates the analytical and strategic skills of a tech leader with the holistic, intuitive approach of an embodied facilitator. My academic and professional work now focuses on the intersections of psychology and leadership, where transformative learning, somatic practices, participatory methodologies and systems thinking converge to create conscious, embodied leadership programs. These experiential programs are designed to nurture personal growth, foster collective resilience, and align the needs of people, planet, and profit.
My heart is stirred by sacred song, self-care, mothering, the natural world, community, & body-based wisdom. I am passionate to help people connect with their own inner wisdom, work holistically with their shadows, & step into their full potential ~ showing up as soulful beings in action, contributing to our evolutionary shift in consciousness. My unique background as a somatic coach, mother, tech leader, and a person with invisible disabilities allows me to weave my work across settings - from corporate leadership to intimate healing - affecting change where it is longed for and most needed. I am deeply authentic, present, & always in my own process of transformation and growth.
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In my coaching practice, I offer a path for those who are navigating life’s transitions—whether rediscovering themselves, exploring new career possibilities, or seeking to align their work with their deeper values. I create a space where you can step away from the roles and expectations that have defined you, and reconnect with your true self. I see you as your own wise sage - I am not here to fix you, but to be with you, honor you, and support you in opening your creativity, developing your resilience, and discovering your multidimensional wisdom. I include many embodied practices, such as art, nature, song, movement, guided imagery, play & mindfulness, as these are medicines for our soul.
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If you sense we might resonate, get in touch & let's find a way to work together.