Vision

To catalyze positive change in our world through awareness and action.

Mission

Enhance organizational health, equity, and performance in systems and individuals in meaningful, impactful, inclusive, and transformative ways. We achieve this through strengths-based and human-centered approaches to 1) consultation and facilitation, 2) coaching, and 3) learning and development (training). 

Founder & CEO

Laiza Otero, MSOD, ICF-ACC

Laiza Otero is a visionary and strategic leader with extensive experience as a trusted consultant, advisor, executive coach, facilitator, trainer, and program/project manager. In addition, her professional career spans over 25 years and diverse sectors (e.g. higher education, government, healthcare, philanthropy, nonprofit, and corporate).

Her consulting practice is anchored in a strengths-based approach to change, where she sees the best of what is and focuses on creating and acting on that vision of the ideal future. As a Puerto Rican woman, her approach is also informed by her lived experiences as a minority and her work is centered on equity, inclusion, and diversity principles and values.

Laiza holds a M.S. in Organization Development from American University and a B.A. in Political Science from New York University; she is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and is certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and DISC. She is also bilingual (Spanish/English).

Disclaimer: The work and views expressed through Envision and Act are solely Laiza Otero’s and do not express the views or opinions of her employers or clients.