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Melissa Álvarez Mangual is an accomplished executive known for her expertise in executive coaching, leadership and people development, and organizational growth. As the founder of Thriven Partners, LLC, Melissa has established herself as a trusted leader in guiding individuals and organizations towards transformative change.
With a deep commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, Melissa’s approach centers around activating emotionally intelligent, inclusive, and equitable leaders. As an executive coach, she provides the right balance of challenge and support to help her clients achieve their goals. Through her strategic guidance and thought-provoking insights, she helps executives shift their mindsets, adopt positive habits, and drive meaningful progress within their organizations.
Melissa’s track record speaks for itself. She has successfully revitalized failing programs, elevated good programs to new levels of success, and launched innovative initiatives that have had a lasting impact. Utilizing her interdisciplinary approach with precision and skill, she moves individuals and drives progress.
Outside of her client work, Melissa demonstrates her commitment to professional service by serving on the board of directors for the Executive Service Corps Chicago and actively participating in the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Her involvement with ICF includes being part of the Global DEI subcommittee on Policy & Governance as well as serving as an ICF Converge Reviewer and Global Coaching Impact Awards Evaluator – a testament to her dedication to advancing the coaching industry.
Melissa’s educational background further enhances her expertise. She holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership Studies from Northeastern University in Boston. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from DePaul University in Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from Florida State University. Her continuous pursuit of knowledge includes completing specialized certificates such as the Intercultural Foundations Certificate from the Intercultural Communication Institute and Executive and Change Leadership certificates through Cornell University. Melissa also teaches for Fielding Graduate University’s Master of Arts in Organization Development and Leadership, with a focus on Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
As an executive leader with extensive experience and unwavering dedication to driving positive change within organizations, Melissa Álvarez Mangual is equipped to guide executives and up-and-coming leaders towards impactful transformation. Her proven strategies, combined with her commitment to excellence, make her the ideal partner for leaders seeking to cultivate inclusive and equitable workplaces that achieve remarkable results.
Melissa holds various certifications, including:
Melissa’s impressive career spans over two decades, during which she has worked for The Posse Foundation, Inc., The Pennsylvania State University, Habitat for Humanity International, and The Nature Conservancy. As an executive coach, Melissa has had the privilege of serving clients from renowned companies such as Adobe, Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, EY, Salesforce, USAA, Skanska, Gap Inc., Vitamin Shoppe, Pioneer Natural Resources, CoverMyMeds, Chief, Roku, Skillsoft, and more. Her clients in the nonprofit and government sectors work at Loyola University, University of California system, The Nature Conservancy, Habitat for Humanity International, The Humane Society, the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity, and the US Peace Corps.
Current and past clients work primarily in Fortune 500 companies, big 4 accounting firms, start-ups, healthcare technology firms, and nonprofits.
Melissa is excellent at meeting you where you’re at. She’s thorough and listens well in order to gauge your needs and put them in perspective. I now have a much clearer idea of the direction I need to go thanks to her.
Executive Leadership Coaching Client
I highly recommend Dr. Melissa! She is an engaged, authentic, intuitive, passionate, and connected coach. She has an extensive and diverse background in business, the nonprofit sector, and everything in between. She uses her expertise to ask empowering questions and supports her clients to reflect deeply, leading to actions that align with their highest self.
Executive Leadership Coaching Client
As I was undergoing a transition to a new, higher role, having a coach to guide me through difficult scenarios was invaluable….it’s been great to have someone who I can trust to help me with key decisions. In my six-month coaching engagement with Melissa, I noticed having much more clarity in terms of outlining next steps and prioritizing team effort.
Executive Leadership Coaching Client