OCC associates are exceptional consultants, coaches, and facilitators. Brief descriptions follow.
Devora Zack is a nationally
recognized expert in the field of leadership development. Her consulting,
networking strategies, seminars, corporate retreats, coaching, and
strategic plans consistently
result in improved productivity and morale.
Ms. Zack consults to dozens of diverse organizations in private industry,
federal agencies, and the public sector. Sample clients include:
America Online, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, International Monetary
Fund, DC United, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Governor’s Office (MD), Deloitte,
Internal Revenue Service, FEMA, ICF Consulting, Department of Homeland
Security, Low Income Housing Fund, National Association of Personal
Financial Advisors , numerous Federations,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the U.S.
Department of Education. She worked internally at American Express
and WJLA-TV (ABC).
As program director and re-designer of OPM’s prestigious
Presidential Management Fellows Orientation, for three years she
led an esteemed
faculty in dynamic, innovative design, resulting in the highest evaluation
feedback in the program’s history.
Ms. Zack holds an MBA from Cornell University where she was a
full-tuition merit scholar. Her BA, magna cum laude, is from University of Pennsylvania's
Annenberg School for Communication. She is honored with active memberships in Phi Beta Kappa and Mensa.
She is a certified practitioner in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her publication Linking Personal and Professional Values currently appears in the industry’s gold standard Pfeiffer Consulting Annual, where her work has been featured as lead articles for three years. Ms. Zack has U.S. secret clearance.
Ms. Zack has also worked professionally as an investigative reporter, emergency counselor, actress, and disc jockey in the U.S. and Italy.
A complete client list and biography is available upon request.
OCC Associates
Steve Calandro focuses on performance improvement, personal coaching, and management consulting. He holds a Management/Marketing degree from New York University and is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and Training Evaluation.
Denise Jenkins is an executive coach and consultant who identifies and leverages strengths to maximize leadership development. Her expert trainings stimulate effective communication, address conflict, and build successful teams. She has an MSW from University of South Carolina and is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Portia Lee's exceptional work as a leadership consultant and coach spans North America, Europe, and Asia. Integrating action learning and facilitation, she assists clients to increase their professional effectiveness in team environments. She holds a Masters of Science and focuses on enabling her diverse clientele to reach their highest potential.
Kimberly Rattley specializes in interactive training, integrating elements of theater. She focuses on assessments, diversity, leadership, and coaching. She holds degrees from Howard and Georgetown University and has a certification in Organizational Development.
Jason Schwartz’s expertise in facilitation, teams, feedback, and coaching has enabled thousands of clients to exceed goals while building professional effectiveness. His Master of Science in Organizational Culture Management/Industrial Psychology and success as a national top producing salesperson have resulted in dozens of successful training programs.
Peter Schwartz is a leadership coach, helping organizations and individuals identify and reach their highest potential. He has a Psychology degree and certification in Leadership Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Dave Schoof is a trainer and executive coach, with a focus in assisting leaders engaged in significant organizational and personal change. He graduated from Northeastern University and holds a Professional Coach certification.
Richard Tanenbaum applies his PhD in Psychology to helping executives and organizations improve their management practices, public relations, and organizational development. He works as both a coach and consultant.
Leslie Williams is an executive coach and organization consultant with a focus on building interpersonal competence in technical leaders. She has an MS in Organization Development, a Professional Coach certification, and is certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Emotional Competencies Inventory.
"Tour de force!"
Jeff Biel, Regional
Director, AmeriCorps
Detailed biographies of all OCC associates are
available upon request.
Associates