Meet the Team

At Thriving Changes, we empower leaders and teams with a purpose and a drive to achieve their goals by clarifying their values, vision, mission, strategy and partner with them to build an actionable plan. If desired, we support them through the process.

Based in Barrington, Illinois, we are dedicated to supporting leaders and team worldwide – from discovery to achieving goals.

Our Values:

  • Service

  • Inclusivity

  • Creativity

  • Excellence

  • Learning

Reena Suri

Master Facilitator | Leadership & Agility Strategist

Reena is dedicated to supporting leaders and teams in navigating challenges, identifying pain points, and developing strategies that drive results. With a passion for agility, she empowers organizations to build thriving cultures and achieve sustainable success.

Her journey into this work is deeply personal—overcoming severe anxiety and depression in 2006 led her to study applied neuroscience and neuroplasticity, equipping her with tools to create lasting change. She now helps leaders and teams enhance self-awareness, clarify goals, and implement adaptive strategies that foster engagement and long-term impact.

Reena pursued an undergraduate degree in psychology, followed by an MBA with a certification in Leadership. She is currently exploring PhD programs in Applied Neuroscience to deepen her expertise in Agile Leadership.

Reena intentionally creates time to pursue life outside work. She loves spending time with her family and friends, drawing and oil painting and outdoor activities like walking, paddleboarding and scuba diving.

Reena’s Professional Experience Include:

  • Undergraduate degree in psychology, MBA with a certification in Leadership, and exploration of PhD programs in Applied Neuroscience.

  • Expertise in Agile Leadership, change management, and resilience strategies.

  • Extensive facilitation experience helping organizations embrace continuous learning and a growth-oriented mindset.

Kristin Sneeringer

Strategist & Coaching Lead

As the Strategist and Coaching Lead at Thriving Changes, Kristin bridges mission with operations, leveraging her expertise in business architecture to create transformative coaching experiences. An economist, business strategist, and Ontological Behavioral Coach, she helps professionals and teams align inner purpose with outward actions.

With a background in applied behavioral psychology, neuroplasticity, and business strategy, Kristin supports clients in overcoming career transitions, organizational roadblocks, and internal barriers. Her experience spans finance, international business, and coaching, including roles at ABN AMRO, Chicago Board of Trade, and Mesirow Financial.

Kristin’s Professional Experience Include:

  • MBA in International Marketing & Finance from DePaul University.

  • Certified in Business Architecture, optimizing structures, processes, and culture.

  • Founder of Sculpt Your Sunshine Coaching, helping executives overcome self-sabotage through behavioral psychology and Positive Intelligence.

Natalie L.

Creative Consultant

Natalie is a photographer and stop-motion artist specializing in elopements and intimate weddings. She documents love stories for couples who choose to celebrate on their own terms, whether through adventure or quiet, intentional moments.

After navigating multiple career transitions in corporate marketing, Natalie sought a fulfilling path and, with coaching guidance, embraced entrepreneurship. Now, as the founder of Natalie Nancy Photo, she brings creativity and authenticity to wedding photography while supporting others through Thriving Changes.

Natalie’s Professional Experience Include:

  • Founder of Natalie Nancy Photo, specializing in wedding photography and stop-motion art.

  • Background in corporate marketing, brand storytelling, and visual content creation.

  • Experience in guiding clients through personal branding and creative direction.

Joanna C.

Visual Artist & Virtual Assistant

Jo is a painter and virtual assistant with a deep appreciation for storytelling, creativity, and organization. Growing up in a reclusive environment, she found solace in drawing, reading, and writing—immersing herself in fictional worlds that shaped her introspective and nostalgic artistic style. Today, she channels that same passion for creativity into her professional work, where design and strategy intersect.

For the past three years, Jo has helped speakers and coaches turn their expertise into impactful courses. She supports early-stage entrepreneurs in building their online presence through funnel and automation, as well as social media and podcast production.

Jo’s Professional Experience Include:

  • Graduated with academic distinction in Multimedia Arts.

  • Three years of experience in course creation for the coaching industry.

  • Background in funnel building, automation, and digital setup for emerging speakers and coaches, as well as experience in social media management and podcast production.