Jane is a professional certified coach. She received her training as a coach at Hudson Institute of Coaching in Santa Barbara, CA. Working with leaders and individual contributors to become their best selves is Jane’s passion.
In addition to her coaching practice, Jane recently retired from her role as a director of information services for Corewell Health, a not-for-profit leading integrated health system in West Michigan where she worked since 1999. Prior to joining Corewell Health, Jane worked in the transportation and transportation software businesses.
Jane studied industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan where she earned her BSIOE in 1983. She is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC), certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). In addition, Jane is a graduate of the Healthcare Executive Leadership Institute through the University of Michigan.
Jane is a Leadership Grand Rapids, Leadership Advantage and Leadership West Michigan alumni. She served as a Grand Rapids Public School Board member, holding positions as vice president and secretary, from 2008-2012. She was a member of the campaign cabinet for Grand Rapids Community Foundation Challenge Scholars, Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Center for Community Leadership Advisory through the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, GRPS Montessori Advisory Council, North Monroe TIFA, Kent Schools Services Network (KSSN). She was a founding board member of stageGR a performing arts organization and West Michigan Tech Talent. She is currently serving on the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County and the Covenant House West Michigan Community Advisory.
Jane is known for her community service, as well as her technical and leadership skills. Her many awards for community service include being named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016. She was an Athena Award finalist in 2013 and 2015. She also was awarded the Center for Community Leadership’s Platform Champion for Diversity in 2010 and named Center for Community Leadership’s 30 Exceptional Leadership Grand Rapids Alumni in 2015.
Jane is married and a mom of two young adult daughters that joined their family through adoption from China when they were infants. She enjoys walking, bicycling, and gardening.