Katie has spent over ten years working in law firms and in professional development, focusing on supporting her clients to achieve success individually and for their organizations. Before joining Fringe, Katie practiced as a business litigator for over five years, where she discovered a passion for helping others thrive within their careers. Katie then transitioned to professional development for two large law firms. Katie’s coaching and facilitation emphasize improving interpersonal communication skills and developing leadership competencies. Katie holds coaching certifications from the NeuroLeadership Institute and the Co-Active Training Institute, and certifications in dispute mediation through the Center for Understanding in Conflict and Cornell University.

Rachael founded Fringe PD to help people across industries and experience levels communicate more effectively at work. Having worked in talent management for more than a decade, Rachael knows firsthand the value of — and need for — strong communication skills and inclusive leadership. Today, Rachael is a strategist, coach, and speaker. She brings to this work certified training in brain-based coaching (NeuroLeadership Institute), women in leadership (Cornell University), mediating disputes (Harvard Law School of Executive Studies), and the DiSC and EQi 2.0© methodologies. Rachael is an active member of the Forbes Coaches Council and serves as a Trusted Advisor to the Professional Development Consortium.

Rachael has a background in theatrical performance and vocalization, is a two-time Ironman finisher, and has a rapscallion of sheepadoodle named Henry. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Ben brings over twenty years of legal experience, encompassing sensitive advisory roles, over 100 bench and jury trials, and expertise in navigating complex ethics issues. His extensive career in the U.S. Army JAG Corps has honed his leadership skills, which he integrates with his passion for the legal profession.

Throughout his career, Ben has been dedicated to helping attorneys forge stronger connections with each other and their clients, striving to prevent the common pitfalls of poor or abrasive leadership. His approach emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct, effective communication, and mutual respect, fostering a more collaborative and supportive legal community. His goal is to inspire and mentor attorneys to become skilled practitioners and influential and compassionate leaders.

Ben holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy, a law degree from New York University, and an LL.M. focusing on international law. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University.

Ben is a serial hobbyist and (still) fancies himself an athlete.

Kate helps high-performing individuals and teams to strengthen their emotional intelligence and to apply the neuroscience of change to maximize potential. As a Fringe PD coach, facilitator, and speaker, Kate brings a deep appreciation for conflict that is rooted in more than 20 years of Marine Corps service. She holds certificates from Georgetown University in organizational change leadership, and strategic diversity and inclusion program management, and she is accredited through the NeuroLeadership Institute and the International Coach Federation. Kate has been a featured speaker for prominent organizations such as the FDIC, Merck, PayPal, and for several city governments and universities.

Kate is a huge animal lover, proud of her four chickens and her cat Mr. Fitzwizzle. She also enjoys climbing and hiking on the Appalachian Trail with her adventure partner, Joe.

Jennifer is a coach and facilitator dedicated to developing purpose-driven leaders. She served nearly 30 years in the U.S. Government in international
development, diplomacy, and intelligence roles, including assignments in Washington, D.C. and overseas, among them with the Department of State, National Intelligence Council, President’s Daily Briefing Staff, and U.S. Agency for International Development. At Fringe PD, she draws on her multidisciplinary expertise to help leaders build authentic connections and navigate complexity with accountability and humanity. A Georgetown-certified leadership coach and International Coach Federation credential holder, Jennifer also holds advanced international studies and political science degrees and speaks English and French.

Based in Washington, D.C., Jennifer has one adult child and co-parents a Labrador Retriever and Siberian cat. She loves traveling, observing wildlife, and always has room for one more book on her shelf.

Mo is an executive career and leadership development coach with a diverse professional background, having worked in sports marketing, entertainment, and the legal industry for companies such as Reebok, United Talent Agency, and Sony Music.

For over a decade, he has coached attorneys and executives from various industries, including big law, tech, finance, consulting, and media, on topics including career transition, developing executive presence, leading teams, managing conflict, communicating effectively, time management, productivity, and public speaking. He has experience delivering one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and leading workshops for companies including Hogan Lovells, Milbank, Clifford Chance, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Google, and Louis Vuitton.

He is a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, holds a JD from New England Law Boston, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Boston University.

Robert’s focus is on helping senior leaders navigate challenges more confidently and effectively, especially in remote or hybrid environments. As a Fringe PD coach, Robert blends more than 30 years of experience in operations and management with certified training in coaching techniques, helping ambitious professionals build actionable plans for growth. Robert is a former member of the Senior Executive Service and has earned coaching credentials from the International Coaching Federation and Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. He holds a certificate in advanced public management from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from Penn State.

Robert lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Linda, and they have two adult sons. He enjoys playing tennis, softball, and pickleball. He also has two Westie littermates.

Veronica supports C-suite professionals and their organizations on the journey toward high-impact and inclusive leadership. As a coach for Fringe PD, Veronica focuses on accountability and self-awareness, empowering leaders with versatile toolkits for lifelong success. “Coach V” boasts more than 20 years of experience in HR and coaching for a range of public, nonprofit, and commercial sector clients. She holds certifications with the Human Resources Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as in the DiSC methodology. Veronica holds a certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida. She is a Howard University alumna.

Outside of work, Veronica enjoys cooking, reading, live music, exploring restaurants, traveling, and rest. She lives in District Heights, Maryland.

Kenda oversees Fringe’s leadership assessment tool, Candorly, where she drives product development, cultivates stakeholder alignment, and leads Go-to-Market strategies to ensure client success and scale user growth. Drawing on her extensive experience in Corporate Social Impact, ESG, and HR tech, Kenda has a proven track record of transforming workplace culture through learning and development, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness. Her passion lies in empowering organizations to build psychologically safe environments where employees thrive, leaders foster trust, and teams deliver meaningful performance.

Outside of work, Kenda enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and seeing the world anew through the eyes of her two young children.

Anthony helps the Fringe team put ideas into actionable code! As Fringe’s resident tech wiz, Anthony leads the development of Candorly platform and assists with managing Fringe’s digital presence. He brings multiple years of experience from startups, where he launched projects across the Real Estate, Health Tech, and Engineering Industries. Anthony is a software developer by trade but also enjoys working with product development and UX design. He is the Founder and Manager of Vectorwyse, a programming, database, and technology consultancy, and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Anthony has a passion for traveling the world with his wife and two children, rock climbing, and cooking!

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Alex helps businesses build and streamline operational strategies while elevating the employee and client experience. At Fringe PD, she collaborates with the executive and client service teams on business operations with an eye toward efficiency and growth. Alex joined Fringe after serving in roles where she developed training strategies, launched software platforms, and created operational processes. She holds a Training the Trainer certification from the American Management Association.

Alex enjoys making homemade ice cream (she’s won two competitions!), hiking with her husband, and seeing as much NYC theater as she can.

Erin is a lifelong learner who finds joy in helping others develop their skills and turn career dreams into a reality. For Fringe PD, Erin is a program assistant who helps the team plan and execute workshops, stay organized and on track, and produce engaging materials for participants to refer to time and again. Erin has ten years of experience in customer service, client management, visual design, and virtual operations. She holds a certificate in virtual facilitation from High Five Performance and has completed coursework in instructional design and Adobe Photoshop. Erin has a bachelor’s in adult and organizational development from Temple University and is currently working toward her MBA.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys putting feet to pavement by participating in the popular Broad Street Run in Philly. She has run the course three times and has plans to run the race again!

Carolyn ensures that all training materials are expertly crafted and customized to meet clients’ unique needs, along with creating engaging content for Fringe’s blog, LinkedIn, and newsletter. With a decade of experience in law firms from both attorney and staff perspectives, she transitioned from being a lawyer to a business development executive. Having witnessed firsthand the detrimental effects of miscommunication, Carolyn is passionate about helping firms improve their communication strategies for a more productive and harmonious work environment.

Carolyn holds a BBA in Marketing and a JD, and is a fierce mental health advocate and fitness enthusiast who enjoys weightlifting, boxing, and dancing. A self-proclaimed bibliophile, Carolyn founded a virtual book club in 2022 that thrives with members nationwide.

Jes turns standard videos for Fringe into full-fledged productions! As Fringe’s video editor, eLearning consultant, and developer, Jes leans on her multiple degrees and 10+ years of experience in the corporate world to ensure Fringe’s training is consistent with our brand standards and meets the high standards of adult learning. Jes holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Instructional Design. She is certified in Adobe Premiere for video production and Articulate Products for eLearning specialties. Jes is the Founder of Dinomite Learning Design, an instructional design consultancy.

Jes doesn’t miss a moment to be outside! Some of her hobbies include sand volleyball, fishing in pedal kayaks, golf, bike riding, and swimming.