meet the Founders
I studied at Robert Morris University in Chicago, earning my Bachelor of Business Administration.
Currently, I utilize my management studies at American International Clinical Group, where I serve as the staff manager. I manage a team of seven employees and recently implemented a new scheduling system that improved workflow efficiency by 20%. I also collaborate with a group of U.S.- based doctors and educators to offer unique experiences to medical students and graduates worldwide.
My work history is diverse. At Children’s Hospital, I worked as an assistant in the cardiology department before transitioning to the business management department. There, I helped analyze data to identify potential areas for hospital growth within the city of Chicago.
I also worked in management at Rush University Medical Center with the Institutional Review Board, where I trained Principal Investigators (PIs) and their staff in ethical research protocols. Before PIs can start their research projects, they must understand the concept of “good ethical practice” when involving clinical subjects in research. They must acknowledge that their patients are called subjects; however, they are first human beings who deserve truth and understanding regarding the project they agree to participate in. Although the research may not help them directly, it can potentially help future patients with the same disease or illness. This understanding should be achieved free of coercion and bias.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
B.B.A in Healthcare Management at Robert Morris University. I am a certified Notary Public Earned my Pharmacy Technician Certificate at Malcolm X College. I plan to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree.
ACADEMIC ASPIRATIONS
I intend to pursue an MBA soon.
EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
I have worked professionally in higher education, where I supported nursing students in their efforts to earn doctorate degrees. This role allowed me to contribute to the academic growth and success of future healthcare professionals.
NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE
As a notary public, I serve as an impartial witness to deter fraud and confirm document validity. My duties involve authenticating the identity of signatories, overseeing the execution of critical documents, and administering oaths and affirmations.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE
In my role as a licensed Pharmacy Technician, I aided licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy at Walgreens. I organized, dispensed, and labelled medicines to provide patients with safe and precise care.
meet the Board Members
Founder & Principal Consultant, Growth Focus Consulting | Director of Human Resources | Adjunct Professor | Leadership & DEI Strategist
Dr. Trina Peterson-Garcia is a transformative leadership consultant, human resources executive, and educator committed to helping people and organizations reach their highest potential. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Growth Focus Consulting, a firm dedicated to elevating talent to the next level through leadership development, executive coaching, organizational culture strategy, and equity-centered transformation. Her work bridges behavioral science and business strategy, empowering leaders and teams to perform with authenticity, purpose, and impact.
In addition to her executive leadership, Dr. Peterson-Garcia serves as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at National Louis University, where she teaches foundational principles of human behavior and development. Drawing on her expertise in organizational leadership, human resources, and behavioral psychology, she prepares emerging leaders to navigate complex systems with self-awareness and empathy by thinking critically, leading authentically, and creating psychologically safe environments that empower others to thrive.
Dr. Peterson-Garcia earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School, where her dissertation, “Underrepresentation and Career Mobility: The Career Mobility Disadvantages of Black Women at the Vice President and Higher-Level Leadership Roles in Corporate America,” examines the structural and systemic inequities and pathways to advancement for Black women executives. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Work from Benedictine University.
Known for her dynamic and engaging presence and thought-provoking approach, Dr. Peterson-Garcia delivers keynotes and workshops on topics such as Leading with Purpose, Psychological Safety, Diversity and Belonging, Women in Leadership, and Effective Communication. She believes in equipping individuals and organizations with the tools to grow beyond limitations and lead with authenticity, integrity, and impact.
Dr. Peterson-Garcia is passionate about mentorship, coaching, and youth development, believing that true leadership begins with service. She has not only dedicated her career to nurturing the next generation of leaders through community engagement, coaching, and education, she has also developed and facilitated training programs for organizations such as Jane Addams Hull House, Cook County Department of Corrections, Ashley Furniture Industries, and the Chicago Area Project, and has served as a keynote speaker and panelist for numerous leadership and women’s empowerment events.
Guided by her personal philosophy that “Success is whatever you desire success to be,” Dr. Peterson-Garcia continues to coach, teach, and inspire others to lead with courage, compassion, and conviction—proving that when people are empowered to grow, organizations and communities transform with them. Dr. Peterson-Garcia’s work reflects her enduring belief that leadership is not about position, but about purpose. Through every classroom, boardroom, and community space she enters, she leaves a legacy of growth, equity, and transformation.
Antony Partee is a dedicated educator, mental performance consultant, and coach with a passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential—both in sports and in life. With over 20 years of experience in athletics, coaching, and higher education, he specializes in performance psychology, resilience training, and holistic athlete development.
Having served as the Head Coach for the women’s basketball program at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Partee integrates mental skills training into his coaching philosophy, emphasizing focus, confidence, and emotional resilience. He is deeply committed to fostering growth, discipline, and peak performance in athletes, coaches, and sports professionals.
A Chicago native, Dr. Partee earned a Doctorate in Higher Education and Organizational Change from Benedictine University, where he focused on leadership, motivation, and the psychology of performance. He also holds a Master’s in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Benedictine University. Further solidifying his expertise, he has earned certifications in Positive Psychology, Life Coaching, 3-Dimensional Coaching, and Sports Management & Coaching. He is currently working on his Master’s in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in hopes of gaining his certification in Mental Performance through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
While at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Dr. Partee created Sound Mind Performance, an initiative dedicated to enhancing the well-being of athletes, coaches, and administrators by promoting a positive and fulfilling sports experience with coaches. Through mental performance strategies and faith-driven mentorship, he empowers individuals to cultivate resilience, achieve excellence, and thrive in competitive environments. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at SIUE within the Department of Educational Leadership, teaching a course in Law and Ethics in Sports.
Above all, Dr. Partee believes in the power of faith, family, and service. He attributes his success to the grace of God and is blessed with a loving wife and two sons. His life’s mission is to help others grow—not only as athletes and professionals but as individuals striving for excellence in all aspects of life.
Dr. Brown is a physician, double board-certified in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry with over 15 years of experience. She takes a holistic and collaborative approach in assessing and treating her patients.
Dr. Brown’s expertise includes working with children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, and depressive disorders.
meet the Wider Team
Kliment is a seasoned professional in web design and development with extensive experience of building and launching websites across a range of industries. Over the past 10+ years, he has combined technical expertise with digital marketing, data science, and analytics to deliver sites optimized for SEM and SEO. His experience spans nonprofit, hospitality, legal, education, fintech, telecommunications, SaaS, and consumer packaged goods (CPG), where here created websites that balance strong visual design with performance, accessibility, and measurable results. Kliment holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Kent with a Bachelors of Science in Economics & Minor in Spanish Language from DePaul University.
