Helping leaders at every level actualize their dreams — with equity at the center.

Executive Coaching · Equity & Inclusion · Career Development

Dr. Angela Griffin

Executive Coach

Catalyst · Advocate

27+ Years of transformational leadership
Ed.D Educational Leadership, Seattle University
CEO Executive-level nonprofit leadership

“I’m passionate about coaching individuals at all levels — regardless of their age, experience, or goals.”

Dr. Angela Griffin coaches leaders to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. With over 27 years of transformational leadership in education and social services — including serving as CEO, Chief Program Officer, and Associate Executive in the nonprofit sector — she brings a rare combination of executive experience and deep coaching instinct.

Her approach is rooted in active listening and asking the questions that uncover real barriers. She helps people think more adaptively, focus on ideal outcomes, and take action — whether they’re stepping into their first leadership role, returning to the workforce, or advancing at the executive level.

Dr. Griffin has dedicated her life and career to advancing equity in education, community, and the workplace. She has built trusting, reciprocal relationships with communities of color and people of color-led organizations across Southern California and Washington State. She is passionate about working with leaders of color and their organizations to help them succeed in and retain leadership roles by identifying and addressing racial inequities.

Her doctoral research revealed that leaders of color are often averse to nonprofit executive roles because of fundraising and financial management expectations — a finding that fueled her passion for teaching financial management and fundraising strategy to nonprofit leaders. She has also managed a career development program for women and coached countless leaders returning to the workforce.

Dr. Griffin has served as an elected official on the Washington State Board of Education and currently volunteers on boards and coalitions focused on service to youth and families.

Why I Coach

I’ve seen firsthand how the right support at the right moment can change a leader’s entire trajectory. I coach because I believe everyone deserves someone in their corner who will listen deeply, challenge them thoughtfully, and help them see what’s possible — especially those who’ve been told the path forward isn’t for them.

  • Ed.D, Educational Leadership — Seattle University
  • M.A., Education — Cal State University
  • B.A., Human Services — Cal State University
  • Workplace Equity & DEI
  • Leadership Development
  • Organization Development
  • Board Development
  • Career Counseling
  • Change Management
  • Race Equity & Systems Change
  • Strategic Planning
  • CliftonStrengths
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Team Building & Group Facilitation
  • Workshop & Leadership Retreat Facilitation
  • Communication Skill Development

Dr. Griffin is the parent of three adult children and one teen, and a proud grandmother. When she’s not coaching, she loves spending time with family, traveling, and exploring new places.

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