Raymond Brown, M.S.Ed

Director, Organizational Development and Belonging | rab2ct@virginia.edu 

Raymond has experience in academic health care, higher education and non-profit organizations. He earned a master’s degree in human resource development from James Madison University and holds several professional certifications. As an experienced facilitator and consultant, Raymond specializes in the areas of employee engagement, change management, leadership development, team development and training delivery. Raymond also serves as a local community leader and a professional speaker.  His passions outside of work include loving his family (wife Sarah and his children Makenzie, Roman, Briella and Zion) and serving at his local church mentoring men and married couples.

Tyler Christesen, MBA

Senior Organizational Development Consultant | tc7vc@virginia.edu 

Tyler is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant with experience working with leaders and leadership teams in higher education, academic healthcare, international manufacturing, and the United States Congress. He has developed programs and interventions that support employee engagement, culture, and organizational talent development across the United States and abroad. Tyler holds a Bachelor’s degree in German Language from the University of Mary Washington and an MBA with a focus in Leadership and Organizational Change Management from Pepperdine University.

Lisa Harris, MBA

Senior Organizational Development Consultant | lah3js@virginia.edu

Creating a passion for personal and professional leadership transformation has been the brand identity of Lisa's career. Lisa has worked at Ford Motor Company, American Express, as an adjunct professor teaching business courses to undergraduate and graduate students, and owned her own business. Throughout her career, she achieved business results, nurtured and built long-term relationships/partnerships, and developed leaders across the public and private sectors. She enjoys coaching, motivational speaking, and working with young adults and college students. She has a BA from Hampton University in Hampton, VA, and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, in Evanston, IL.

Kyle Laver M.Ed., Ed.S, PCC

Senior Organizational Development Consultant | jdw8xx@virginia.edu 

Kyle is a Senior Organizational Development consultant with experience in coaching, training, and facilitation in working with small business, the nonprofit sector, post-secondary, and public education. She holds a Master of Education degree, Educational Specialist degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Human Resources from James Madison University and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Her passion is working with executives, leaders, and teams to establish a culture where trust, collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose thrives. She loves spending time with her husband Pete, her four active and compassionate kids, and going on walks with her lovable boxer. 

Alissa Nobblitt, MSOD

Senior Organizational Development Consultant | ezb4rq@virginia.edu 
 
Alissa is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant with experience in the healthcare, public health, and civil aviation sectors. She has a strong desire in supporting leadership development across all levels of the organization–including a strong commitment to helping develop new leaders–as well as stimulating cultural change. Alissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from George Mason University and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development from American University. She is also a certified TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.   

Lauren Shepherd, MA, MPP

Senior Organizational Development Consultant | lds8n@virginia.edu

Lauren is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant with experience working with leaders and teams to support employee engagement, culture change, and team building. Lauren graduated with a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and a Bachelor’s degree in English from UVA. As a trained journalist, she has professional experience as a writer and reporter and has supported a range of teams and organizations with strategic planning, communications, talent development, and group facilitation. She most recently worked with the UVA’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, where she served as Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives.