ABOUT AVANTI STRATEGIES
Avanti Strategies uses the
highly acclaimed Sherpa Coaching process to help clients make positive
changes in their behavior that accelerate their career development and
advancement.
Janice M. Sabatine, PhD, CSC, President
As a Certified Sherpa Executive Coach with a PhD in biochemistry, Dr. Janice
Sabatine brings executive coaching to women in science and medicine because
she believes they deserve the same support that corporate executives have
enjoyed for years—the benefit of an executive coach.
With over 20 years experience in biomedical research, Janice is uniquely positioned to help her clients. She earned a BS in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As a director of publications for several biomedical research programs and as an independent publications consultant, she has been influential in the publication of over 40 journal articles and book chapters and nearly 30 funded grant applications. Recognizing that her clients could benefit from coaching in addition to help with publications, Janice became a Certified Sherpa Executive Coach through Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business.
Janice continues to use her coaching and teaching skills as a guest lecturer for the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, an adjunct associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University and Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, and as a workshop leader for the American Medical
Writers Association. She provides pro bono coaching for Life’s Headwaters and the Pittsburgh Latino Project, is a member of the International Coach Federation, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association.
Avanti Strategies is
complemented by excellent associate coaches Dr. Susan M. English, Dr. Judith
A. DePalma, and Ms. Diane M. Brown.
Susan M. English, OSB, EdD, CPCC, Associate Coach
Dr. English is a Certified Professional Coactive Coach with a doctorate in
education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania who specializes in
overcoming negative self-talk, developing greater emotional intelligence,
creating good habits, and finding life balance in service of an academic
career. She is an award winning student mentor, program developer, mother,
religious sister, and social justice advocate. Dr. English is a faculty
member for the new Professional Coach Certification Program at Duquesne
University and is President-Elect of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association..
Judith A. DePalma, PhD, RN, Associate Coach
Dr. DePalma’s coaching has centered on academia and healthcare settings. In
academia her focus is on scholarly activities, especially research grant
writing, data analysis, and planning a research trajectory to funding. She
also coaches junior academic faculty towards promotion and tenure, centered
on planning and scholarly activities. Another aspect of Judy’s coaching is
promotion of the use of evidence as a basis for decision making for
clinicians, managers, and educators. The Evidence-Based Decision Making
extends beyond healthcare with managers and educators across all
disciplines. She was invited to be a member of the Evidence-based Management
Collaboration formed and sponsored by the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper
School of Business and the Heinz School of Public Policy and Management,
Pittsburgh, PA. Judy earned her PhD in Nursing from Duquesne University. She
has held several research positions, which include directing a collaborative
research center, managing grant funding for a non-profit, and coordinating
evidence-based research for a health system. She is currently an associate
professor at Slippery Rock University and the Chair of the Nursing
Department.
Diane M. Brown, MBA, Associate Coach
Diane M. Brown, Human Resource Development Center Associate for The
Pennsylvania State University and Certified Sherpa Executive Coach, strives
to make a difference. Her practical approach and belief that everyone wants
to grow professionally and personally is at the core of her training
approach. In this role, Diane oversees the Office Professional Certificate
Program, the Women's Leadership Conference, and New Employee Orientation.
She also is the liaison for the 23 Commonwealth Campuses to arrange for
training programs.
Prior to joining HRDC, Diane was the Director of Admissions for South Hills
School of Business & Technology. Her career path includes working for
Eastern College as the Director of Marketing & Recruitment for the School of
Professional Studies and as an Assistant Vice President/Accounting Manager
for Marsh & McLennan, Incorporated. Since 2002 she has been an affiliate for
HRDC. Diane has also been an adjunct instructor for Saint Francis
University, Eastern College, South Hills School, and Penn State Continuing
Education. Diane is a 2005 graduate of Leadership Centre County and an
active member of the State College Toastmasters Club 1219. In addition to
her Sherpa Executive Coaching certification, Diane holds a B.A. in
Organizational Management and M.B.A. from Eastern College.