Chamaka Co. · Leadership Coach & Organizational Consultant
PhD, Comparative Literature — University of Chicago
I help leaders close the gap between their values and their impact — through coaching, facilitation, and the work of building cultures where everyone belongs.
I work with individuals and teams navigating growth, change, and complexity — blending strategic thinking with empathy and practical tools to build self-aware leaders and high-performing, inclusive cultures.
My focus spans team dynamics, communication, organizational change, and the emotional intelligence that makes it all stick. As an evidence-based scholar and educator, I bring the same rigor I apply to my research to every engagement.
I currently serve as the inaugural Director of Equity and Inclusion at Rowland Hall, an independent preK–12 school in Salt Lake City, and serve on the Editorial Collective for the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA).
One-on-one coaching for leaders ready to align who they are with how they lead — navigating transitions, complexity, and growth with intention.
Strengthen the team at the top. Build trust, sharpen communication, and unlock the collective potential of your senior leadership.
Engaging, evidence-based sessions on inclusive leadership, organizational change, team dynamics, and building cultures where people thrive.
Read the room at scale. Identify cultural obstacles, map your current state, and build a clear path toward the organization you want to be.
An ongoing strategic partnership for organizations committed to long-term transformation — available monthly or quarterly.
Bespoke workshops and learning journeys designed around your team's specific challenges, culture, and goals.
"Chandani's skill as a facilitator really showed through — she is knowledgeable, articulate, and clear. I felt good leaving because we spent most of our time focused on what to do going forward, not just the challenges we've faced."Workshop Participant
All services available virtually. Free 30-minute consultation to explore whether we're a good fit.
Name pronunciation: chAHn-duh-nee pUH-tel · Pronouns: she/her/hers