about us

When women ascend to leadership positions, the collective only gets stronger.

We are a team of organizational leaders, PhDs, and leadership consultants with rich, real-life experience. We are passionate and committed about guiding organizations to maximize their female talent so they reach their fullest potential –– crushing that proverbial glass ceiling.

We created Her New Standard to set a new norm for women leaders –– to help them rise up in today’s competitive world and make their mark. We understand organizational systems, cultural dynamics and women. Our women’s leadership development programs stimulate change that leads to breaking through barriers so women can create their own new standard.

the team

Ellen Keithline Byrne | Partner, Her New Standard

Ellen Keithline Byrne, PhD
Co-Founder
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Denise D'Agostino, Partner, Her New Standard

Denise D’Agostino, CEC
Co-Founder
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Karen Kirchner, Partner, Her New Standard

Karen Kirchner, MS, PCC
Co-Founder
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June Amori, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

June Amori
Executive Coach
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Angelique Arnao Anderson - HNS Executive Coach

Angelique Arnao Anderson
Executive Coach
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Julie Anderson, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Julie Anderson
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Lyndsie Anderson, Tech Manager, Her New Standard

Lyndsie Anderson
Tech Manager

Angie Askelsen, Operations Manager, Her New Standard

Angie Askelsen
Operations Director

Julia Bunyatov - Her New Standard Executive Coach

Julia Bunyatov, PCC
Executive Coach
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Alina Campos, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Alina Campos
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Harpreet Chana - HNS Executive Coach

Harpreet Chana
Executive Coach
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Toni Cortese, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Toni Cortese, CPCC
Executive Coach
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Cassie Crosby
Executive Coach
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Cristina Custodio
Executive Coach
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Nancy Di Dia - HNS Executive Coach

Nancy Di Dia
Executive Coach
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Tommie English
Executive Coach
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Tréasa Fitzgibbon, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Tréasa Fitzgibbon
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Melissa Kushnaryov - HNS Marketing Manager

Melissa Kushnaryov
Marketing Manager
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Simone Morris, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Simone Morris
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Linda Schnabel, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Linda Schnabel, PCC
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Emma Simpson, Executive Coach - Her New Standard

Emma Simpson
Executive Coach
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Madeleine St. Jacques
Operations Assistant

Jackie Stallings Evans, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Jackie Stallings Evans, MBA, ACC
Executive Coach
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Milena Trevisani, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Milena Trevisani
Executive Coach
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Tracy Tsai, Executive Coach, Her New Standard

Tracy Tsai
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Lynn Vitello
Marketing Director
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advisors

Wagner Denuzzo - Her New Standard Advisory Board
Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW Consultant and former Head of Capabilities for Future of Work, Prudential Financial Read Bio »
Ted Fleming, Advisor, Her New Standard

Ted Fleming
Talent Development Consultant and former Head, Talent Development, CVS Health.
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Carol Jensen - Her New Standard Advisory Board

Carol Jensen
Consultant, Former Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
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Cathy Jirak, Advisor, Her New Standard

Cathy Jirak
Founding Partner and COO of QueBIT
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Kelsie Johnston - Her New Standard Advisory Board

Kelsie Johnston
Head of Beauty & Personal Care, TikTok
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challenging the status quo

HNS is committed to:

shifting organizational cultures

We recognize that achieving meaningful transformation in women’s leadership development requires a dual focus—nurturing individual growth and driving systemic change. Our programs empower women personally, equipping them with essential skills for self-advocacy, navigating complex environments, and embracing their leadership identity.

Simultaneously, we recognize the need for systemic shifts, fostering inclusive environments that amplify women’s voices, nurture their growth, and ensure equal access to opportunities. Our approach not only develops individual leaders but also integrates an organizational lens, ensuring comprehensive and impactful progress for advancing women in the workplace.

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