Meet
The Team
Founder & CEO
Narda Mamou
Narda is a tri-lingual (Spanish, English, and American Sign Language), highly effective Certified Career Coach, Recruiter, Diversity Consultant, and Job Placement professional dedicated to matching talent to employers' needs. She has been successfully coaching and inspiring individuals to succeed in careers aligned with the 21st-century job market since 2005.
COO
Mary Di Stasio Hoffman
With 30+ years of experience in the staffing/recruiting arena, Mary is well-grounded and knowledgeable. She has had the pleasure of working with many of the larger Fortune 500 companies and has learned a great deal along the way. She also enjoys managing staff and is proud to say that her teams, over the years, are known for their tenure.
Career Counselor
Mehrnaz Hada
Mehrnaz holds a bachelor’s degree
in Electrical Engineering and is a
lifelong learning enthusiast and
has formal training in business development, coaching, diversity, leadership, and mentorship.
She is an experienced high-tech professional having held roles in
marketing, business development, strategy, leadership, management,
career counseling and
recruiting in Silicon Valley for
over 25 years. She is highly
enthusiastic and motivational
with clear concise communication
style. Her experience in coaching, recruiting and career guidance to
potential candidates with various backgrounds, as well as her
passion in helping others succeed
is a great asset in offering sound
advice and career path assistance.
Career Counselor
Mike Palmieri
Mike has been helping clients set
and achieve their goals for over
16 years, with a focus on listening,
guiding, and developing
self-advocacy. He's worked with
college students, adults in career transitions, and people of all ages.
Mike has a background in college
student affairs, disability services,
advising, and foster care social
work. Mike earned a Bachelor's
degree in Psychology from New
College of Florida, and a Master's
of Education plus a graduate
Career Counseling certificate from University of South Florida.
Mike's always up for discussions
about books, TV, or movies
(especially: sci-fi, fantasy, horror,
comedy), and anything related to
food!
Career Counselor
Kristina Ervin
Kristina is a graduate of CSU Eastbay with a Master of Social Work for Community Mental Health and her Baccalaureate in Psychology with a minor in Human Development. She is currently working on hours as a clinical social worker (LCSW) as well as performing career coaching with Trends. She is a legally blind mother of 3 wonderful girls, has a guinea pig, two cats, a pet dog, and a guide dog named Gretsky. In her free time, she enjoys exercising outdoors and playing online games.
Career Counselor
Jackie Clark
Jackie is a recent undergraduate
with a BA degree in sociology with
an emphasis in Human Service
from Holy Names University.
Her interests are helping those
in need of support. She has
worked in community outreach
for 5+ years and sits on the
International Faith Center
Ministries board of directors
as a trustee. Her spiritual gifts
are in giving my time, talents, and treasures. She loves singing
gospel music, traveling, and
hanging out with family and
friends.
Director of Special Programs
Joel Ojeda
Joel's interest in people of different abilities, human behavior, and the thought processes, mental illnesses, and development of mental health led him to pursue a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He focuses on assisting marginalized people of color and/or people with disabilities through professional and personal development to bridge the gap of opportunities in the workforce, diversify businesses, and create tangible change in our communities. When he's not on the job, he loves hiking, spending time with his dogs and family, and staying active at the gym.
Career Counselor
Aja Airola
For almost a decade, Aja has worked within the special populations community, both as a registered addiction specialist and an independent living skills worker. Her main passion is to help individuals overcome adversity by advocating for those who may not always be able to advocate for themselves. Being neurodivergent herself, Aja uses both compassion and empathy to ensure that individuals she works with will always be heard. Outside of her professional life, Aja spends time advocating for women's rights, raising her daughter, and writing poetry.
Career Counselor
Shoshana Beitchman
Career Counselor
Reidun Saxerud
Career Counselor
Casey Gaston
Shoshana has been working in the field of social work for six years. She has worked with individuals of all ages, from elementary school-aged children to adults. She loves using an individualized approach to get to know her clients and empower them to achieve their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and baking sweet treats.
Reidun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and has a diverse professional background spanning administrative operations, customer service, and staff development. With experience in both large corporate settings and small businesses—as well as a dynamic career in tourism and attractions—she has developed a strong ability to adapt to different roles and industries.
Her varied background allows her to recognize individuals' transferable skills and personal strengths to navigate their career, whether through transitions, promotions, or lateral maneuvers.
In her free time, Reidun enjoys writing, art, travel, and gaming.
Casey continues to bring her vast experience and success of over 20+ years in the recruiting and staffing arena to our clients. She is dedicated to providing her knowledge and expertise to our clients to support them in their career goals and achieve success. Casey has worked with individuals with different abilities for over 15+ years and finds the work enriching. When Casey isn't helping our clients, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Career Counselor
Trisha Tran
Trisha is a creative career counselor with over 10 years of experience providing career development services to students, clients, and the community. She is devoted to supporting clients to reach their true academic and career potential. She has a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree with double majors in Psychology and Sociology from San Jose State University.