Emma Pineda Fortin, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

I coach persons of bi/multicultural backgrounds that are navigating the space of belonging in their lives and their work.You may be asking questions such as - What does it mean to have colonized and colonizer in our blood? How can we belong in a place that we were not born in? What does it mean to be uniquely ourselves and also interconnected with the universe? How can I remain true to myself in a culture that does not welcome the complexity of my being?I use somatic tools to strengthen the mind-body-heart connection with the goal of tapping into your intuition and inherent power. I will encourage the exploration of meaning from each emotion that arises so that you can take intentional action with the wisdom of your body, heart, and mind. As your coach, I will create a safe space where you can explore beliefs, ideas, and dreams freely. My intention is to remind you that you are whole, resourceful, capable, and creative so that you feel confident in all that you choose. About MeI am a queer Latina mother with a PhD, former management consultant and COO of an e-commerce startup. I’ve changed careers frequently looking for the intersection of what I love, what the world needs, and what I am good at. In my journey, I found the support I needed along the way. Now, I support others on their journey to own their wholeness, beauty, and courage in their careers and lives.As a coach, I bring my lived experience as a person of color, executive, scientist and yoga teacher. I show up ready to call out what needs to be said, truth-telling. Most importantly, I am your thought partner where we can safely explore what is most important to you.

As a speaker, I am a bridge between the mostly analytical Tech space and the heart-centered self-led space of leadership. I invite women of color in the Tech and Entrepreneurship spaces to inhabit their culture in all its color, and to re-define their own identities. Speaker Topics:- Setting boundaries to feel Free- Re-defining social identities to Belong to ourselves- Embodying success as an underrepresented founder- From Vision to Action - Making aligned choices- Feeling good to feel it All

I am an Executive Coach with Pivot Positive, where I provide 1:1 coaching to leaders in the technology, non-profit spaces, among others.Pivot Positive uses a generative coaching framework, initiated with the client’s readiness andwillingness for change and growth. Pivot Positive has a tailored approach with a consistent process in non-judgmental but accountable coach/client relationships. We're a great fit for you if you are ready for a collaborative and candid partnership to support you in unleashing your career and personal potential.

Fremont, Ca, Us

At Coaching for Everyone, our mission is straightforward and clear: We offer complimentary coaching and leadership support to traditionally underserved and under-resourced Black, Latinx, and Indigenous populations, with a focus on young adults, k-12 educators, and nonprofit organizations.

Reno, Nevada, Us

Along with our CEO, I planned and drove projects that advanced our understanding of our customers as well as provided the best possible customer experience - while ensuring our processes and staff aligned with Panty Drop's mission.I was responsible for:- Identifying when and how to update processes to scale with customer needs- Conducting customer research to understand our community and align our offerings to their needs- Delivery of an amazing customer experience- Recruiting, hiring and managing staff whose values and skills align with Panty Drop's vision- Company operations including inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer service- Setting up partnerships for our giving program

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

Business StrategistStrategy and business development lead for an internal start-up developing a personalized digital therapy solution aiming to aid in the management of chronic conditions. Drafted business plan and pitch presentation for our venture. We won "best pitch" for the Spring 2018 cohort.Project ManagerManaging and tracking tasks for a network of providers who are participating in a state initiative to restructure the health care delivery system by reinvesting in the Medicaid program.Team LeadLed the business requirements and testing teams (10 peers) in the entire SDLC for the implementation of a care coordination platform for an entire state. Coordinated tasks across teams in order to meet deliverable timelines.Clinical AnalystGathered reporting requirements to quantify the efficacy of a care management solution. Drafted use cases for conducting clinical outcome, ROI, and program efficacy reporting.Business AnalystLed a team of 3 in the testing phase of a population health management software for a large health system. Coordinated between clients (3 different groups) to ensure standardization across the system. Later on, I developed training materials and led training for 30+ users.Conducted ethnographic studies to understand current state workflows at one of New York State's largest health systems. Developed future state workflows and led the creation of the user interfaces for the custom Physician CLM product.

New Orleans, La, Us

Assisted entrepreneurs in the commercialization of technologies including medical devices, vaccine therapies, and diagnostic tools; two of which have seed funding.Aided in the translation of technologies from the university setting to the entrepreneurial setting by identifying researchers with potentially commercializeable endeavors. Created market research reports and competitive analyses.Developed business plans and pitches targeted to a venture capitalist audience.Provided feedback on effective ways to convey technical knowledge to potential investors.

New Orleans, La, Us

Provided aid in course implementation, grading and aiding students with coursework.

New Orleans, La, Us

Designed experiments to direct the differentiation of stem cells for cardiovascular therapies.Prioritized research interests for publications.Trained and monitored 5 undergraduates in the design of experiments, methodical implementation of experimental plans, and presentation of data, two of which have successfully attained jobs in the medical device industry. Presented research aims and findings through 5 posters and 2 podium talks at the national level.

New Orleans, La, Us

Provided assistance to local entrepreneurs and researchers in the commercialization of their technologies.Tasks included market research and competitive analysis, intellectual property research, business plan and pitch presentation development. In addition, our team aided in resolving issues and identifying funding sources for early start-ups.

Warsaw, Indiana, Us

Developed methods to assess quality of polymers to be used in knee implants.

Stanford, Ca, Us

Created and modified Matlab code to analyze DTMRI images that put forth significant results regarding the structure of the left ventricle of the heart.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemical Engineering

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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