Leadership Advisory Council Members

Hawama Sattar is a global sales and marketing executive with 20+ years of experience in enterprise sales, client retention, and revenue growth in healthcare and education technology. As VP at HealthTech Academy, she oversees 50+ university partnerships, leads a team of 25+, and drives 0,000 in annual cash flow growth. Previously at QuickStart Learning, she built an offshore sales team, cutting costs by 50%.

Her expertise spans strategic marketing, account management, and long-term partnership development. Passionate about leadership, she empowers emerging leaders through the Women in Leadership program.

Elissa Cham is a visionary leader specializing in strategic growth, client success, and executive education. As Director of Executive Education at the Workforce Institute, she empowers leaders through transformative programs. Previously, she led executive initiatives at Zschool, driving high-caliber engagement and partnerships. Her expertise in customer success and leadership development has elevated client retention and innovation.

As a Women in Leadership instructor, she inspires professionals to excel and drive organizational growth.

Dr. Julie Donley is an executive coach, speaker, and author with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, leadership, and organizational transformation. Passionate about people-centered leadership, Dr. Julie helps executives and teams navigate challenges, lead with confidence, and foster workplace cultures where individuals and businesses thrive.

With a background in behavioral health and leadership development, Dr. Julie specializes in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and strategic change leadership. As the author of Leading at the Speed of People and The Journey Called YOU, Dr. Julie explores the power of self-awareness and communication in driving success.

Through the CARE Leadership Model™—focusing on Communication, Appreciation, Respect, and Empathy. Dr. Donley equips leaders with the tools to build trust, enhance engagement, and create lasting impact.

Gina Aldrich is a distinguished Corporate Contract Negotiator and National Key Strategic Account Manager, recognized for her outstanding achievements in corporate business excellence and humanitarian efforts. A 2023-2024 Marquis Award Winner, Gina has earned accolades for her exceptional contributions to organizational growth and her commitment to delivering rapid, results-driven strategies.

With a keen focus on customer needs and a proven track record of generating high revenue outcomes, she is a leader in navigating complex contract negotiations while fostering sustainable business relationships. Her leadership extends beyond the boardroom, where she is also celebrated for her philanthropic work and dedication to making a positive impact on communities. With a strong foundation in corporate strategy, Gina’s ability to drive organizational success while maintaining a customer-centric approach has earned her recognition as a trailblazer in her field.

Talisa “Tee” Gula-Yeast (pronounced: Ta Lay sha) is a highly engaging motivational speaker, mental fitness coach, and regulatory licensing specialist (“pot czar”) with the City of Fort Collins. Tee is a lifelong learner, dog mum, music lover, outdoor enthusiast, former family addictions therapist, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Municipal Clerk. Tee is on a quest to help people break free from mind chatter. Tee helps smart, driven people go from chaos to clarity with simple sustainable tools by re-imaging your mind and health routines.

Tee has taken the messy parts of her life to empower others. Tee will help you simplify your life by adjusting your S.E.T.: SPACE, ENERGY, and TIME, so you can show up in this world authentically. This is practical wisdom, the 411, so your life doesn’t become a 911. Tee cannot wait to help you next.

Erika Collins-Frazier, LPC (“Dr. E”) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and visionary leader with over 15 years of experience transforming lives through mental health advocacy, therapeutic care, and organizational leadership. She currently serves in multiple leadership roles, including Staff Health and Wellness Clinician for the Phoenix Union High School District, Clinical Supervisor for a youth group home at Desert Angels Behavioral Health, LLC, Clinical Supervisor for a counseling agency at Shining New Light, LLC, and Managing Member of Full Circle Behavioral Consultants, LLC.

Dr. E holds dual Master’s degrees in Professional Counseling and Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and earned her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in mental health from Grand Canyon University. Her clinical expertise includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, solution-focused and reality therapy, crisis intervention, and complex grief support.

What sets Dr. E apart on the global stage is her ability to blend academic rigor, clinical insight, and human-centered leadership. Her work spans school systems, residential treatment, and community-based care, all rooted in cultural competency and a deep commitment to equity and access. She is a passionate advocate for dismantling mental health stigma and building sustainable systems of support for underserved populations.

Dr. E’s global message is one of hope, healing, and holistic well-being—a call to leaders everywhere to lead with heart and purpose.