who i am ?

meet the coach Andrew

During my adolescence, I encountered challenges that neither therapy nor mentors could resolve. It was then that I discovered the transformative power of academic life coaching. From the very first session, I was filled with excitement and motivation. This profound experience during my teenage years inspired me to become an academic life coach myself.

I completed high school with the grades I aimed for and went on to excel in mechanical engineering at Gonzaga University. Throughout college and afterwards, I worked with adolescents across the United States for 4 years, mentored by Hayden Lee. Although I ventured into the aerospace industry as an engineer for 4 years, my true calling in coaching drew me back.

Beyond my professional life, I am a passionate mountaineer and an enthusiastic big wall climber. I also craft my own surfboards and teach yoga. Coaching didn’t just change my life; it redefined it. I am deeply committed to helping others experience the same transformative journey that I did.

Credentials

Andrew has a diverse background with extensive experience across multiple fields. A true Renaissance man, he brings years of professional expertise ranging from engineering to mindfulness and meditation. His unique ability to connect with teen boys makes him both relatable and inspiring to his clients.

ICF ACC Coach

As an ICF Credentialed Coach, I have met stringent education and experience requirements set by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I have demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the coaching competencies that define excellence in the profession. This credential assures you of my commitment to the highest standards in coaching.

Professional Certified Academic Coach

Certified as a Professional Coach through Coach Training EDU, the second-tier certification level. Andrew has completed extensive training to develop his coaching expertise.

Mechanical Engineer

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Gonzaga University. He has four years of experience in the aerospace engineering field, where he served as a lead engineer in jet engine manufacturing.

500 RYT Yoga Teacher

Andrew is a 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance with 10 years of experience teaching yoga and leading meditation. He integrates mindfulness tools into his coaching.

Post 58 Advisor

Andrew is a volunteer outdoor guide for Post 58, a nonprofit organization that leads teens on mountaineering adventures.

Pronto Boards

Andrew shapes surfboards for friends and locals in Portland, driven by his passion for surfing on boards he has crafted by hand.