Patrice Ford Lyn, Chief Executive Officer

Professional Background: Patrice Ford Lyn earned a B.A. in sociology from Yale University, a master’s degree in non-profit management from Harvard’s Kennedy School, advanced certification as a professional coach from the International Coaching Federation, and certification in Brain Based Coaching from the NeuroLeadership Institute. She was also a 2024 Member of the Forbes Coaches Council

In addition to guiding the start up of three national-level organizations, as a management consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, she worked with corporate, government and nonprofit leaders to build their organizations while supporting them through their own personal growth. This background coupled with her training as an energy practitioner and yoga instructor means that she knows how to support you powerfully - mind body and spirit. 

She knows that an effective mindset, skillset and toolset makes all the difference. And, that’s why she does this beautiful work. So that you can have a safe space to pause, reflect, assess and step into possibilities greater than you can currently imagine. It’s okay to feel frustrated, it means you are ready for change.

Kerry-Jo Ford Lyn, Chief Strategy Officer

Kerry-Jo, a Black, queer immigrant woman, is a pioneer in reinvention. She has guided organizations in emboldening their visions while thriving and provided thought partnership during crunch times when they needed to pivot. Her expertise spans both enterprise-wide strategic planning and the intricacies of organizational reinvention.  

Using people-centered design and systems-level approaches, she brings an expansive perspective to identifying possibilities and operationalizing solutions in alignment with organizational values and vision.

Leveraging her insights leading executive roles in philanthropic organizations, she coaches leaders and leadership teams in deepening their internal effectiveness and driving organizational outcomes.

Special Note: Patrice and Kerry-Jo bring a deep appreciation of the ongoing pressures faced by marginalized groups and the ways these truths can manifest in their lives.  It is important to us that members of marginalized communities, those working with marginalized communities have healthy spaces for reflection and rejuvenation. 

  • Being coached by Patrice is a calming, peaceful, profoundly impactful experience. She helped me to remember things that I was not aware I had forgotten. She assisted me in creating next steps for my life that have been empowering, fun and transformative.

    RLB (Business Owner)

  • I have been to several strategy meetings, but the one with you was definitely one of the best. Not only because as facilitators you chose and implemented very well the methodologies to achieve the objectives of the meeting, but also because you knew how to contain and accompany the group to create a completely enriching experience. Undoubtedly, this meeting is one of those that will always remain in my heart.

    Tania (Philanthropist)

  • Grateful for Catapult Change and the brilliance of the team. Would work, partner and be led by them anytime!!

    Tynesha McHarris

  • I have been to several strategy meetings, but the one with you was definitely one of the best. Not only because as facilitators you chose and implemented very well the methodologies to achieve the objectives of the meeting, but also because you knew how to contain and accompany the group to create a completely enriching experience. Undoubtedly, this meeting is one of those that will always remain in my heart.

    Tania Turner

  • Thoughtful, well planned, well managed and passionate facilitation with a range of useful and carefully selected tools and methodologies, with nuanced contextual and sector understanding

    Auro Fraser

  • The facilitation of Catapult Change was excellent over magnificent. They are doing amazing work that is grounded, clear and impactful. I felt honoured to be led by these two through our sessions, they ask the right questions, bring the right concepts and are willing to sit with discomfort and help people move through it. I love their ability to uncover, probe and ask to explore more. It helps that they are Caribbean women and as a young Caribbean woman myself, it is inspiring the way they showed up.

    Zoe Teague

  • Catapult Change has a well-rounded approach to meeting facilitation and moving participants through a thought process. They're upbeat, provocative, practical, nimble, and focused, not to mention stylish! Great job!

    Cedric

  • Patrice and Kerry-Jo are incredible. They facilitate and guide with their expertise while granting space for participants to meaningfully engage. Their joy for life and the work they do is evident in the way they support others. I recommend any group committed to advancing transformative change to welcome Patrice and Kerry-Jo to help them on that journey.

    Tamara Huggins