Neil Peterson
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Neil Peterson is a social entrepreneur. He has served in a variety of leadership positions in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He was … Read More
Terry Matsumoto
CFO
Terry Matsumoto founded Matsumoto Consulting LLC in 2014 to provide financial and administrative consulting to governmental and transit agencies and the private sector that … Read More
Jan Carruthers
Executive Director
Jan Carruthers has performed a wide range of functions for Edge since 2012. Previously, she was a Capitol Hill aide, serving as Chief of … Read More
Denise von Pressentin
Coach Matchmaker
Denise von Pressentin has a special ability to make matches between our students and our Edge Coaches. She has performed this role with the … Read More
Tony Armstrong
Finance Director
Tony is first and foremost, an accountant. He has served as a Controller, CFO, Regulatory and Governmental Advocate, Sales Executive, Finance Director, University Lecturer … Read More
Shema Hanebutte, Ed.D
Director of Partnership Development
Dr. Shema Hanebutte joins the Edge Foundation with a passion for partnerships that bring people together to create interventions that increase inclusivity and remove … Read More
Edwin Vega
Senior Trainer
Edwin Vega, is a Lead Trainer for Edge, and a Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach and Facilitator. As a consultant, he serves as … Read More
Anne Kalisek, Ed.D.
Consultant
Dr. Anne Kalisek recently retired from Palm Springs Unified School District after 32 years of service. Her positions include middle school assistant principal and … Read More
Wendy Renoso
Consultant
With over 20 years experience in nonprofit education, Wendy Reynoso has a proven track record in management, leadership coaching, fundraising, strategic planning, and program … Read More
Craig Shurick
Advisor
Working with Educational Leaders in all markets to endorse, support, and enhance client efforts to implement the Edge Foundation’s principles and objectives. Assisting to … Read More
Mike Powell
Regional Manager, Prince George’s County
Mike Powell is a veteran training professional. With over 15 years of training and development experience Mike has helped equip over 15,000 employees with … Read More
Diane Roesch
Regional Manager, Western NY
Diane Roesch is a consultant and author who provides leadership development and executive coaching in the US and Canada. She specializes in the use … Read More
Natasha Warsaw
Regional Manager, District of Columbia
Natasha Warsaw has broad experience as a teacher, administrator, school founder and consultant. She has served at every level in education from pre-Kindergarten through … Read More
Dominic Cipollone
Regional Manager, CT
Dominic Cipollone, M.S., is a trained coach, an educator, and instructional leader with more than thirty years of experience in the NYC Department of … Read More
Mickey (Michelle) Pierce
Relationship Manager
Mickey (Michelle) Pierce was introduced to Edge coaching via a call for community volunteers in Tacoma, WA. As a summer volunteer working with middle … Read More
Brad Ward
Fidelity Manager, Riverside County, CA
Bradley K. Ward, ACC, is a coach and consultant whose 20 years in the nonprofit sector influenced his decision to become a coach. He … Read More
Nelson Garbutt
Fidelity Manager, Tacoma, WA
Nelson Garbutt is an Edge Fidelity Manager and has been assigned to six schools within Tacoma Public Schools. He helps support and ensure high … Read More
Deborah Rubin
Fidelity Manager, Southern California
Deborah has over 20 years of experience as a Coach. She serves as the CEO and President of Rubin Resources Incorporated (RRI) which offers … Read More
Kevin Reeves
Fidelity Manager & Virtual Training Ops. Mgr.
As the Los Angeles Fidelity Manager, I love my job due to a passion and desire to help students that I’ve had for the … Read More
Ben Wyeth
Fidelity Manager, New York City
Ben Wyeth is a certified life coach with his own private practice, as well as a musician. He is passionate about helping others to … Read More
Becky Daniels
Fidelity Manager, Western New York
Rebecca Daniels ACG, ICF, specializes in coaching students and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Executive Function (EF) issues such as challenges with … Read More
Natalie Carlson
Social Media Consultant
Natalie Carlson is a Western Washington University student pursuing an Interdisciplinary Major focusing on environmental sustainability. She is interested in creating meaningful content to … Read More
Derreck Torres
Senior Trainer
Derreck Torres, ACC, CSS is a Lead Trainer for the Edge Foundation. He is a certified life and AD/HD coach, having received training through … Read More
Rick Ackerly
Academic Advisor
Rick Ackerly is a nationally recognized educator and speaker with 50 years of experience working in and for schools. With a master’s in education … Read More