Chelsey is a genuine and dynamic leadership coach who supports clients to capitalize on their skills to reach personal and professional goals. She is passionate about leveraging her expertise in socio-emotional health and evidence-based behavioral change strategies to assist individuals in developing authentic values-based leadership approaches and professional brands. 

Chelsey has a Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Medical Informatics. She has over 20 peer reviewed publications and she has pursued her passion for digital health innovation through her involvement in academic research and social entrepreneurship. Through her experiences in the Veteran’s Health Administration Innovation Accelerator and the MIT Catalyst Fellowship, she has specialized training and firsthand experience in leading a multidisciplinary healthcare venture. These opportunities highlighted the complex and multifaceted pressures facing today’s innovators and the need for strategic, resilient, and intentional leaders. 

Chelsey’s background in clinical psychology and her work within entrepreneurial spaces has enabled her to develop a unique perspective and help clients overcome obstacles to reach their full potential. She has experience assisting clients in navigating a range of professional landscapes including startup hustle, corporate strategy, small business ownership, academic medicine, consulting, and private equity. She is especially interested in working with individuals who have identities that have historically been underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate spaces. Chelsey’s interpersonal style is warm and direct and she values creativity, humor, and authentic communication. Her approach to coaching is solution-focused, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual and their sociocultural context.