Tenzen Coaching & Consulting
Clarity. Purpose. Momentum.
About Us
At Tenzen Strategies, we believe thriving organizations begin with thriving people.
We’re a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to cultivating clarity, purpose, and momentum for individuals, teams, and mission-driven organizations. Our work is grounded in the belief that leadership is a personal journey—one that requires courage, emotional intelligence, and the space to evolve.
We bring a unique blend of global leadership experience, resilience-oriented coaching, and organizational insight to every engagement. Whether we're guiding a leader through a pivotal transition or helping a team realign with their values, our focus remains the same: helping people do meaningful work with clarity and integrity.
Tenzen is not just a service—it’s a space. A space for reflection, connection, growth, and impact.
Meet Our Team
Collaborative. Experienced. Purpose-Driven.
Tenzen Coaching & Consulting is led by a core team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in leadership, organizational strategy, and holistic well-being. We believe in the power of human-centered, insight-driven support. We tailor each engagement to meet your goals with intention and care.
To ensure every client receives the right expertise at the right time, we draw from a trusted bench of skilled facilitators, coaches, and subject matter experts as needed. This flexible model allows us to customize your experience while maintaining the intimate, boutique approach we’re known for.
Every engagement is built around your needs—so you receive strategic, personalized support from professionals aligned with your mission, values, and vision for growth.
Melissa Francis
ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Founder, Tenzen Coaching & Consulting
Melissa Francis is a leadership strategist and executive coach with over two decades of experience advancing mission-driven leadership across the nonprofit, government, and international development sectors. As the founder of Tenzen Coaching & Consulting, she brings a rare combination of cross-sector insight, emotional intelligence, and operational expertise to every engagement.
Melissa’s career includes senior leadership roles in U.S. foreign affairs, where she spearheaded large-scale organizational transformation efforts, built high-impact teams, and shaped national policy on governance, equity, and strategic planning. Her work has empowered hundreds of leaders—at all levels—to navigate complexity, lead with purpose, and create sustainable impact in their communities and institutions.
An ICF Associate Certified Coach, certified executive and career coach, and member of the Mid-Atlantic Facilitator’s Network, Melissa partners with values-driven professionals and organizations in the nonprofit, public, and social impact sectors. She is especially passionate about supporting leaders through pivotal transitions, helping them unlock clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in International Development Policy and Administration, and a B.A. in English and Psychology.
Rachelle Goins
Strategic Wellness Partner & Holistic Wellness Coach for Professionals & Leaders
Empowering mission-driven teams and professionals through holistic wellness and leadership integration.
Rachelle Goins brings nearly a decade of global experience in international development and diplomacy to her work as a wellness-centered coach, facilitator, and strategic partner. She empowers teams across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors to thrive by integrating well-being into leadership development.
At Tenzen Coaching & Consulting, Rachelle co-leads tailored retreats, interactive workshops, and group coaching programs designed to address burnout, optimize energy, and support sustainable high performance. She offers a unique blend of strategic insight and whole-person wellness expertise—creating space for teams and individuals to reset, realign, and rise.
Rachelle has led performance reporting, strategic planning, and cross-cultural coordination for prominent international organizations, equipping her with a nuanced understanding of team dynamics, inclusion, and resilience in complex systems.
Complementing her operational expertise, Rachelle is a certified personal trainer and holistic wellness professional. She holds credentials as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, and Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist (AFPA). She earned her B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University.
With every engagement, Rachelle brings empathy, practicality, and a deep commitment to helping people and organizations cultivate clarity, purpose, and momentum.
