Serving the 'Over 40' professionals in the Bay Area, and their employers.
About us
Founder and Executive Director
Ron Visconti has a long history of working with the job seekers and the employer community.
​
He founded and managed the nonprofit career center, Career Education Center, for 18 years, and has organized hundreds of job fairs and recruitment events, overseen numerous transition projects, which assisted laid off workers, and taught and counseled hundreds of job seekers and career changers.
He was a previous recipient of the Career Counselor of the Year (bestowed by his peers of the California Career Guidance Association).
He has written numerous articles for Bay Area papers and has co-authored two books on recruitment and termination. He has taught at several local colleges in human services and career counseling.
​
Read this article in the San Bruno Patch, 9/7/11 written by Kim Ewertz.
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Who We Are
Ann Greenhaw
Ann has enjoyed a 32 year career at Franklin Templeton Investments in the HR Area. Ann’s beginning at Franklin Templeton was a “return to work” into the corporate world when she was over the age of 40! She selected Franklin Templeton after researching their culture and commitment to career development. While Ann was afforded the opportunity to grow and develop within the HR department in various areas, her passion was in recruitment. As a Senior Recruiter, she has successfully worked with most of the departments within Franklin Templeton and is proud of the many hires she has facilitated. Ann feels her success in recruitment is greatly attributed to her goal to put candidates at ease during an interview to better find out more about them as a “person” and have them better convey their skills as they pertain to their desired position. Ann has enjoyed the opportunity to represent Franklin Templeton at many Phase2 events over the years.
Sayuri-Yuli Norrish
Experienced in research in personality psychology and teaching statistics and research methods.
Developed personality measurement and text batteries in Japan to help high school students to find a good match for their major in college. Also one did research on job seekers to find a good match for their next - phase2! - career.
Ron Visconti
Ron Visconti has extensive experience in workplace issues and has helped all levels of job seekers of all levels navigate through difficult transitions and career change. He brings passion and boundless energy to his mission: helping the "Over 40" worker. He brings a sense of community to every organization he has worked with. He has also served on numerous committees involving workplace issues, disabilities, and volunteerism.
John A. Hohulin
John has 30+ years of human resources / training / performance management experience in both global industry leaders and startup companies.
John hires, develops, and manages top-performing teams.
Success Stories
Developed processes for, and managed, a commercial-side Customer Support group to improve customer satisfaction and supplement sales for GenZe products.
Staffed and created administrative infrastructure, policies, and procedures for Silicon Valley-based electric scooter company (GenZe), from one office with 7 people to 80+ employees in 3 locations: Fremont, CA, Portland, OR, and Ann Arbor, MI.
Coordinated with Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to bring in additional state start-up assistance of $180,000 to aid building Ann Arbor factory
Developed effective employee referral program that increased employee-sourced hires by 20%.
Marilee Moy
Marilee Moy, whose most recent assignment was Chief People Officer at Akoya Biosciences has over 30 years of HR experience as a VP and as Chief People Officer. Her experience ranges from large companies such as Abbott Labs, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech and Nikon Precision, to rapidly growing international and newer public companies where she developed and championed a culture of talent, rewards and leadership.
Her experiences include Akoya Biosciences, Talis Biomedical, which went IPO in 2021 and Counsyl (now a part of Myriad Genetics) where her primary focus was to grow and develop talent as the companies scaled for growth. Throughout her life, Marilee's passion has been to help people find and develop their professional potential. She has been a tireless advocate for equity, inclusion and diversity.
Marilee holds a BA from Boston College, MBA from Golden Gate University and a Strategic Human Resources Executive Certification from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Ron Visconti
Advisory Board
We could not do all that we do without our Advisory Board.
Michelle Mendoza
Michelle Mendoza works with executives as a strategic HR Advisor and provides Executive Coaching. She serves as a trusted partner to leaders as they discover their strengths, work to discover new areas of opportunity, and ultimately decide how they want to lead their people.
Since 2010 Michelle has focused on HR consulting and executive coaching for companies including Apple, Veritas and Lemonade as well as privately owned businesses, non-profits and foundations. Michelle is bilingual in English and Spanish, and can assist leaders to develop a heightened sensitivity to the nuances or diversity and communication.
For more information please visit her website: connecttohr.com or you can email Michelle at michelle@connecttohr.com
Edwin Arriola
Edwin is the founder and principal of LCoachEdwin LLC, a Life Coaching and Leadership Development Consulting practice based in the Bay Area. With a passion for empowering individuals and teams, Edwin specializes in guiding people through life transitions, whether planned or unexpected, helping them regain clarity, build momentum, and design a life of purpose, fulfillment, and joy.
​
Before founding LCoachEdwin LLC, Edwin enjoyed a distinguished 30+ year career in Human Resources Leadership. He held pivotal roles, including Director of Human Resources for First National Bank of Northern California. HR Engagement Manager and HR Manager for prominent manufacturing companies. This extensive background gives Edwin invaluable insight into organizational dynamics and team success.
Edwin holds certifications as a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Gallup-Clifton Strengths Coach, and IPEC (Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching) Energy Leadership Index – Master Practitioner.
Raylene Nisbet
Raylene Nisbet brings over 25 years of extensive expertise in recruiting and managed services across diverse industries. From serving as a full-cycle recruiter to executive roles with leading global recruiting firms, boutique agencies, and starting a specialized firm catering to executives unemployment, for 24 months or more. She is deeply committed to empowering job seekers over 40, drawing from her personal experience of re-entering the workforce in her 50s. Raylene channels her wealth of experience to guide individuals through career transitions and advocate for inclusivity and opportunity across all age demographics.
Ed Woo
Ed Woo is a seasoned Human Resources, Operations and Talent Acquisition leader with over 20 years of diverse and broad-based experience.
Ed holds expertise in building and implementing HR, Operations and Recruiting deliverables, process improvements, program management, training, full-cycle recruiting, and putting together and implementing hiring strategies within budget and demanding timelines. Ed held several leadership positions in a variety of industries, including Technology, SaaS, E-commerce, Ed-tech, Health-tech, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Public Accounting, Consulting, Non-Profit and Staffing. He has recruited for roles ranging from entry-level to executive, built and led high-performing teams, and managed external agencies, search firms,
consultants, and vendors to augment the team.
Ed is currently the Director of Operations and HR for a non-profit, Mental Health Association of San Francisco Responsible and has the operational oversight of the organization, including operations of
administration, facilities, human resources, recruiting, information technology, and organizational culture.
Brenda Cunningham
Brenda is currently a Senior Recruiter with Motion Recruitment Partners. She has been in the technical recruiting industry for over 20 years. For the past 10 years, she has been a participant on Phase2Careers panels for Job Search Review, Working with Staffing Agencies, and has helped with Mock Interviews. As a former Phase2Careers participant herself, she encourages others to take advantage of the entire program. Brenda’s earlier career was at a nonprofit and she has experience changing careers. She lives in San Mateo with her husband and is currently fostering dogs for a local Rescue organization.
Ana Boa-Ventura
Ana is the founder of One Insight LLC in the Bay Area and the co-founder of OndaFlow Ltd, a physical agency in Portugal, offering a face-to-face customer experience. In both, she offers digital marketing services including content marketing, social media marketing, SEO and marketing automation. Ana helps businesses get found and expand by growing leads and clients through a concerted marketing strategy where branding is key.
She serves as a business consultant or mentor with several other organizations in the Bay Area.
Ana has been a guest speaker and facilitated workshops internationally including in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Tanzania, France, Turkey, Sweden, and Spain. She is a Fulbright scholar and holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Texas at Austin. Ana was also a part of a think tank formed by the European Union on digital literacy.
Rosie Cofre
Rosie has over 20 years’ experience implementing strategic, large scale, global initiatives focused on talent management, workforce planning, and community engagement that integrate Diversity, Equity and Belonging. She has served as a trusted advisor to senior leaders at companies such as Cisco, Genentech, Workday, Marvell, and most recently Santa Clara Valley Water.
Her work in Diversity, Equity and Belonging has been one of self-discovery, continuous learning, and commitment despite the challenges. Coming from a large, diverse Mexican American family, raised in poverty, she learned the importance of sharing space, asking for help, and paying it forward. Fostering a place where we all belong is an important concept in Rosie’s personal life and professional career. She believes in leading with kindness, loves challenges and is intrigued by the unconventional.
In her free time, Rosie enjoys traveling with her husband and three kids, creating memorable experiences, and focusing on her well-being. She has lived and studied in Europe and South America.
Jay Prince
Jay Prince is an IT, Engineering, and general staffing specialist located in Silicon Valley. Jay has held founding, executive, and leadership roles within sales and business development, managing teams of account managers and recruiters, within the San Francisco Bay Area, nationwide, and internationally via strategic partnerships. His clients range from start-ups to Fortune Enterprise companies; within Tech, Software & Product Development, AI, Aerospace, Automotive, and a wide spectrum of niche industries. With The Mice Groups, currently, and throughout his career, his passion and biggest “rush” in business is helping candidates land their dream job while servicing hiring sources such as CEO’s, CTO’s, VP’s, Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and others who effect the positive outcome of staffing success stories. His interests include travel, hiking, pets, sports, cars, aircraft, music, cooking, socializing, and emerging events.
Michelle Powers (she / hers)
Michelle Powers is a fractional Chief of Staff, career coach, and talent lifecycle consultant. She provides strategic thought partnership for ambitious, mission-driven, and visionary leaders to drive measurable results, uncover operational efficiencies, recruit exceptional talent, and execute strategy effectively.
Michelle began her career as a leader in the nonprofit space, achieving measurable results in fundraising, membership, marketing, and social media through a strategic, holistic approach. Michelle then cultivated experience and knowledge in the talent lifecycle space and became the “go-to” partner for strategic Chief of Staff and Operations support for experienced executive coaches.
In her free time, Michelle serves as a nonprofit Board Member of an organization called BrainCharge and as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee of Junior League of Dallas. Michelle can be reached here.
Dr. David Petrovay
Following completion of 34 years working in a variety of roles in Schools for the Blind across three states, David transitioned into the field of career counseling and coaching. In 2009 he opened the doors to his private practice, David Petrovay Coaching. He holds both a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Special Education from the University of Pittsburgh as well as a Masters degree in Counseling and Guidance and a PhD in Education from the University of Arizona. He is the author of the book,Out of Work...NOT Out of Worth: Navigating the emotional side of job loss along with an accompanying workbook. He has also authored the book, Ponderings: Daily reflections for inspiration and transformation focusing on the positive aspects of life.
David has been actively involved with presenting workshops, serving on panels, and coaching on resume development and interview preparation for Phase2Careers since 2015. The workshops have addressed issues like tracking work achievements, creating a LinkedIn profile, dealing with burnout during a job search, and how to conduct informational interviews. He has also been a guest on a variety of podcasts and radio programs.
David resides in Bend, Oregon and spends his free time traveling the world having been to all seven continents. He is always open to new adventures and opportunities. He sees growing old as a way to add to life experiences where you never know what awaits you around the corner.
Randy Block
Randy brings career expertise with 30 years of high-tech executive search and over 20 years of career coaching experience. He works with professionals in leadership improvement, career management and positioning, job search, and portfolio career development. He is a requested speaker and a contributor to Forbes Magazine. David has been actively involved with presenting workshops, serving on panels, and coaching on resume development and interview preparation for Phase2Careers since 2015. The workshops have addressed issues like tracking work achievements, creating a LinkedIn profile, dealing with burnout during a job search, and how to conduct informational interviews. He has also been a guest on a variety of podcasts and radio programs.
David resides in Bend, Oregon and spends his free time traveling the world having been to all seven continents. He is always open to new adventures and opportunities. He sees growing old as a way to add to life experiences where you never know what awaits you around the corner.
Beth Pampaloni
CEO and Consultant, BJP CommunicationsBeth Pampaloni is a strategic and results-driven communications leader with deep expertise in corporate, executive, and employee communications, change management, and crisis response. She has led communications for some of the world’s most respected brands—including Adobe, Cisco, Symantec, Robert Half, Model N, and Rosendin—as well as growth-stage companies and nonprofit organizations.Beth began her career at Adobe, where she built the company’s first global corporate communications function and led high-impact marketing campaigns, including the launch of Acrobat 8 and Adobe’s first enterprise brand campaign. Since then, she’s driven internal and external communications through major transformations—from M&A integrations to workforce restructures and culture initiatives.As Principal of BJP Communications, Beth partners with B2B companies, agencies, and nonprofits to design and deliver communications that engage employees, protect reputation, and align messaging with business strategy. A trusted advisor to executives, she’s known for bringing clarity, empathy, and precision to every challenge.Beth holds a B.A. in Journalism from Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed graduate studies at Stanford University’s Mass Media Institute in Journalism.Michelle began her career as a leader in the nonprofit space, achieving measurable results in fundraising, membership, marketing, and social media through a strategic, holistic approach. Michelle then cultivated experience and knowledge in the talent lifecycle space and became the “go-to” partner for strategic Chief of Staff and Operations support for experienced executive coaches.
Sharon Prager
Effective, engaged and energetic professional experienced in strategic communications (print, social and digital media); public affairs, public relations, economic impact studies and public policy; advocacy, community outreach and collaborative relationship management; training, project management, and development for corporate and business clients as well as non-profits.
TOPICAL EXPERTISE: Natural resources including mining, aggregates, ready-mix, construction & building materials; EIR's; green building; infrastructure; recycling; transportation; reclamation; sustainability and corporate social responsibility; energy and environment; testimony for state commissions; conflict resolution; healthcare; non-profit executive leadership and development; corporate, non-profit and political advocacy; education and persuasive presentations.
Non-Profit expertise includes development, events, volunteer management and grant writing.