Our Coaches

Dr. Robin Schenck
Lead Coach / Executive Coach / Coaching Practice Lead
Robin Schenck, PhD, MCC brings more than two decades of deep experience supporting leaders, teams, and organizations across K–12 and higher education. A former senior director of admission and later head of a high school, Robin understands firsthand the strategic, operational, and relational demands placed on today’s education leaders. She has coached and advised leaders across major universities, independent schools, medical centers, and education-focused nonprofits—helping them navigate complexity, lead change, strengthen culture, and accelerate their own growth. Robin’s approach is grounded in her background as a psychologist and her expertise in human behavior, neuroscience, and organizational functioning. She has worked with more than 250 leaders from over 150 organizations, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, Duke University Medical Center, Washington University, Southern New Hampshire University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and the ABC of NC Child Development Center. Her portfolio spans executive leadership coaching, high-potential development, new-leader transitions, and assessment for both selection and growth. As the primary point of contact and lead coach for Virginia Tech, Robin will serve as a trusted guide for leaders seeking individualized support. She will work directly with clients to understand their individual goals and assist in matching them with the right coach. This approach will ensure a seamless experience from initial inquiry through program completion. Whether an emerging leader exploring coaching for the first time or a seasoned executive aiming to elevate their impact, Robin will provide clear direction, thoughtful partnership, and consistent support throughout the engagement. With advanced credentials as a licensed psychologist and Master Certified Coach (ICF), Robin integrates research-based insights with real-world leadership demands. She is certified across a wide array of assessment tools, including MBTI®, WorkPlace Big Five Profile™, Hogan, and CCL’s full suite of 360 instruments. Robin is energized by the opportunity to contribute to thriving learning communities and to help leaders at every level strengthen their effectiveness and achieve meaningful, sustainable results.

Richard J. Walsh
Lead Designer & Facilitator / Executive Coach / Leadership Development Practice Lead
Rich is passionate about coaching and developing leaders, teams, and organizations to succeed in today’s highly dynamic environment. He brings a unique combination of senior leadership experience working inside Fortune 100 firms, global leadership consultancies, and top-ranked universities, where he advised, developed, and coached senior staff and key stakeholders. Rich held strategic roles at CCL as coaching practice leader, portfolio leader, executive coach, and senior faculty. Rich worked with CCL’s top clients while also conducting research and publishing on global leadership trends. Now, as an executive coach and leadership consultant, he has a special emphasis on higher education. Working closely with Dr. Robin Schenck, Rich provides coaching and leadership development for a wide range of university leaders across cabinet members, senior staff, academic units, operations, and healthcare. Rich brings extensive experience as a leader in executive education, EMBA programs, economic development, and public outreach. He also specializes in strengthening strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and donors. With proven experience as a senior leader himself and advanced expertise in strategic leadership, change, and communications, he applies an innovative approach to coaching and developing leaders. Rich focuses on addressing his clients’ most pressing needs while bringing forth their unique talents. He is particularly excited about the opportunity to work with leaders across Virginia Tech University and to help further build upon their many successes.

Rosa Grunhaus Belzer, PhD PCC
Executive Coach

Lize Booysen, DBA PCC
Executive Coach

Kerry A. Bunker, PhD
Executive Coach

Maggie Dunn, DBA MCC
Executive Coach

Patrick Callahan
Executive Coach

Jennifer Habig
Executive Coach

Christopher Evans, DHA
Executive Coach and Facilitator

Angela Edwards, PhD
Executive Coach

Anika Gakovic, PhD
Executive Coach

Latoya Jordan, PhD
Executive Coach and Facilitator

Larry Lewis, PhD BCC
Executive Coach

Vanessa Lujan, MSW
Executive Coach

Mel Asbury, MSIR BCC SPHR
Executive Coach

Maqsood Mamawala, MBA BCC
Executive Coach

Amy Soto
Executive Coach

Angel Swindell-Nix, MA
Executive Coach and Facilitator

Carmen Franco, MBA
Executive Coach
