2026 ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Julia Zaw, AD, Programming
Julia Zaw is an accomplished professional with over a decade of international experience in corporate leadership, media operations, content and channel management, programming, and project management. She is skilled in NLP-based personal and professional development coaching, life coaching, group coaching, and career coaching, as well as leadership training. She is helping clients to achieve personal and professional goals, improve communication, change behavior, overcome limiting beliefs, manage stress and anxiety, and implement strategic growth and development.
Paul Sanbar, MCC, ESIA, AD, Programming (Coaching Cafes)
An Ingenuity + Executive Coach, coach supervisor, and hands-on visual thinking facilitator, Paul Sanbar’s life and career have been dedicated to self-development and effecting positive change through purposeful play, storytelling, and powerful conversations. A certified LEGO® Serious Play® methods coach/trainer and member of the MURAL Consultant Network, Paul coaches and supports individuals, groups, and teams to think and reflect not only with words but also with their eyes and hands, putting their imagination to work in both tactile and technological ways.
Heather Boatman, AD, Programming (Webinars)
Heather is a leadership strategist and certified executive coach who partners with leaders and organizations to elevate performance and strengthen workplace culture. She brings more than 20 years of human resources experience, including serving as a Senior Vice President of HR for a $9B Fortune 500 company. She delivers leadership development, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness solutions that help executives, teams, and companies achieve sustained results.
Annette Bayer, AD, Communications
Annette is a born-and-bred Arizonan with three years of freelance marketing experience. She has worked extensively with nonprofits and small businesses (including coaches), and she is passionate about helping mission-minded, people-first businesses get their message heard.
Alina J. Ugas, AD, Sponsorships
Alina Ugas is a Leadership Wellness Strategist and DISC Trainer with 33+ years in healthcare, behavioral communication, and executive development. As co-founder of 360 Mindset Group, she helps leaders reduce burnout, build resilience, and strengthen team dynamics. Alina is also an author, speaker, and advocate for holistic leadership and community wellbeing.