Katherine Gould
South Pasadena
Summary
Highly accomplished professional with a robust background in organizational leadership, mental health coaching, and academic instruction. Deep expertise in holistic wellness, high-conflict divorce coaching, and resilience-building. Currently pursuing advanced degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy and Health Psychology. Proven ability to manage complex operations, develop educational programs (ABE), and drive transformative personal growth and academic achievement in diverse populations. Seeking to leverage a unique blend of business acumen, psychological insight, and coaching expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Basic Education Program Coordinator
Santa Ana College
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and manage programs for Adult Basic Education (ABE), focusing on curriculum implementation and program logistics.
- Perform crucial outreach to the community to develop and implement new adult education programs effectively.
- Responsible for program development and expansion within the Adult Basic Education sector.
Adjunct Faculty
Santa Ana College
02.2025 - Current
- Serve as an instructor of record, teaching the Ambassadors of Compassion mental health and resiliency program.
- Help build emotional wellness and resiliency among high school and college-age students through dual enrollment courses.
- Program outcomes include transformations in academic and personal achievement, self-awareness, and mental wellness.
Account & Operations Manager
Vector Strategies
02.2021 - Current
- Manage client relationships, acting as the main point of contact, facilitating communication, and ensuring agency meets client needs.
- Play a key role in business development through client retention and new business referrals.
- Recruit, screen, assist in hiring, onboard, and manage contract account assistants and outside staff.
- Assist CEO and COO with the development of pitch/fundraising materials, financial forecasts, and internal operations.
Health, Life, & Divorce Coach
From Within Health
01.2010 - Current
- Own and operate a comprehensive coaching and training practice, guiding clients on the connection between their emotional, mental, and physical health to achieve optimal whole wellness.
- Provide specialized coaching to clients navigating complex life transitions, including high-conflict divorce, offering direction for multifaceted success.
- Develop unique, personalized counseling and fitness plans tailored to each client’s specific emotional, physical, and life goals.
- Design and lead group workshops and activities that encourage self-reflection, personal growth, and positive change.
- Support clients in identifying and overcoming unhealthy patterns in behavior or thinking to achieve their full potential.
Marketing & Operations Manager
Squawkin Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted the Chief Marketing Officer with all marketing functions, including website, social media, and press outreach.
- Hired and managed a full-time office assistant.
- Assisted the COO with HR, finance, and accounting functions, including employee recruitment, engagement, retention, and production of annual reports.
Education
Master's Degree - Marriage and Family Therapy
Touro University
Los Alamitos, CA12.2025
Master's Degree - Health Psychology
Touro University
Los Alamitos, CA03.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA08.2013
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Training facilitation
- Volunteer management
- Partnership development
Certification
- Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach (Certified through Tina Swithin's Program)
- Certified Life Coach (Life Coaching), Pasadena City College
- Certified Personal Trainer (Personal Training), National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Holistic Health Coach (Holistic Nutrition Health Coach), Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Languages
English
Timeline
Adult Basic Education Program Coordinator
Santa Ana College
02.2025 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Santa Ana College
02.2025 - Current
Account & Operations Manager
Vector Strategies
02.2021 - Current
Marketing & Operations Manager
Squawkin Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2020
Health, Life, & Divorce Coach
From Within Health
01.2010 - Current
Master's Degree - Health Psychology
Touro University
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Master's Degree - Marriage and Family Therapy
Touro University