Our Experienced Team
Elizabeth Ouellette, President and Chair of the Board
Elizabeth provides coaching for individuals and couples, helping them navigate and regulate intense emotional reactions through self-awareness, emotional mastery, and effective communication strategies. Utilizing the transformative Power Method, Elizabeth equips her clients with practical tools and techniques to thrive in every phase of life. Whether overcoming personal barriers, fostering stronger relationships, or managing chronic pain to enhance quality of life, Elizabeth’s coaching empowers her clients to achieve lasting growth and fulfillment.
With a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Sophia University and 20 years as board member and non-profit patient advocate for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA). Elizabeth is a trusted ally, guiding her clients toward balance, growth and fulfillment.
Yao Zou, Secretary
As a lifelong explorer, Yao is inspired to seek the truth and beauty of life and the world. Her journey started with pursing her Ph.D. in Physics to understand the external world. Motherhood brought her to the internal world of ourselves and intricate interactions of mind, body, and spirit. Through the practice of life coaching, Yao expanded her awareness of the connection of our inner and outer world. She has found alignment, integration and wholeness, bringing her to the path of wellbeing and self-actualization.
As a Certified Professional Coach by the International Coaching Federation, She feels humbled to have guided many of her clients through their journey of self-discovery to their path of healing, growth and transformation. Yao resonates with the vision of Rise 2 Realize Institute and is honored to serve as the Secretary on the board.
Arda Ozdemir, CFO and Treasurer
As a former finance executive in Silicon Valley, Arda embarked on his own personal transformation journey when he was looking to heal his chronic health issues, including depression and anxiety. His quest for personal healing led him to a series of explorations in wellness practices and ancient studies. This journey awakened him to his calling to guide others out of their mental and emotional suffering toward a life full of joy, fulfillment and meaning.
After 15 years of coaching over 6,000 clients, Arda has decided to share his tools and techniques that he developed over the years with public, and offer his teachings free-of-charge at group workshops. Arda’s mission in founding Rise 2 Realize Institute is to solve the mental and emotional suffering in the world and work together toward advancement of the collective consciousness to create better, healthier and happier lives.