WHO WE ARE
Dr. CK Bray
Founder and CEO
Dr. Bray is a cognitive behavioral researcher. He specializes in change/adaption, human performance and potential, and their impact on organizations and individuals. He bridges the gap between science, research, and organizations and is known for his ability to take complex research and make it understandable and applicable to clients.
Dr. Bray has a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Learning, a second Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in the Cognitive Sciences (ABD).
Angela Marshall
Executive Coach
Angela K. Marshall is a Harvard-educated, ICF/NBC-HWC certified executive coach with experience at GE Healthcare, Dayforce, and American Express. She has worked with clients across industries including Optum, Under Armor, Costco, and The American Red Cross.
Since earning her master’s from Harvard in 2022, she’s focused on psychological scholarship and coaching, serving on teaching teams at Harvard and is a 2026 PhD Organizational Psychology candidate developing a theoretical model on how personal perspective and psychological flexibility interconnect.
Dr. Gale Hartley
Consultant
Gale brings expertise in the science of attention, brain health and performance, resilience, stress, and adapting to change. She translates research into practical strategies that help individuals and organizations think more effectively, strengthen performance, and thrive through challenge. She is also an experienced keynote speaker, facilitator, and educator.
Gale earned her Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies and her master’s degree in Psychology from Harvard University, where she has also served as a teaching fellow. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications from Brigham Young University.
Siobahn Hotaling
Consultant
Siobahn Hotaling is a human behavior specialist with expertise in employee development, and over 20 years of experience in personal coaching. With a focus on ethics, human dynamics, and personal and team communications, she has helped employees and leaders from all walks of life create more fulfilling lives through building self-compassion and personal integrity.
Siobahn is a perpetual student, and after 15 years in corporate America, recently received her Master's in Psychology from Harvard University's Extension School.
Tracy Lowrance
Senior Consultant, Business Development and Contracting
Dr. Lowrance is an experienced organizational development consultant specializing in change and organizational learning. She offers expertise in statistical analysis, strategic planning, and implementation for organization and employee initiatives.
Tracy obtained her Master of Education and Human Development from George Washington University, and a Doctorate of Education from George Washington University.
Anthony Brock
Director of Business Development
Anthony Brock has a strong background in sales and business development across technology sectors, with experience at companies like Domo, Adobe, Pluralsight, and Tiled. Skilled in strategic sales and client relationship management, Anthony joined Adaption Institute in 2022 to drive business growth and support adaptive leadership.
He hold a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, graduating Cum Laude from Louisiana State University.
Ava Jane
Project Manager
Ava is a project manager with plans to pursue medical school soon. She is passionate about neuroscience and human performance, and enjoys applying evidence-based thinking to help teams work more effectively and move projects from idea to execution. Ava brings an organized, detail driven, and action oriented approach to everything she does.
Silvia Li
Consultant
Silvia has been impacting Fortune 500 companies and the largest health systems in the US through best-practice research on leader development and engagement for nearly 15 years. Her passion is to connect leaders with meaningful ideas and solutions that help them achieve new heights in their work.
She earned her degrees in international relations, history, and East Asian Studies from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Theresa Miller
Consultant
Theresa is a former Director of Leadership Effectiveness at UCLA and former Senior Vice President of Learning and Development at one of the largest health and human services agencies in Illinois. She has provided executive coaching and leadership development to C Suite leaders in both commercial and non-profit organizations.
She has earned a Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis on organizational behavior. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is certified by the International Coach Federation.
Jason Moore
London Office Partner: Consultant, Facilitator, Designer, and Designer
Jason is a senior design partner and facilitator for ambitious culture change and transformational leadership programs.
He believes it is important to design and create a space where people learn and adapt through doing, enjoy learning, and are inspired to take action. His work has touched over 500,000 people in 80+ countries.
Matt Christiensen
Legal Counsel and RFP Writer
Matt provides general counsel services such as contract negotiation and executes RFP responses. Matt’s experience in both arenas protects the company and optimally positions it in competitive environments. Matt has over 10 years of crafting responses to RFPs in all environments ranging from federal to municipal.
He has a J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.
Jenn Stott
Graphic and Instructional Designer
Jenn makes our science look good. A talented graphic and instructional designer, Jenn has had a successful career designing work for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and organizations. She has created everything from eye-catching bestselling book covers to highly detailed learning curricula. Jenn graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Everything we do at the Adaption Institute looks good because of her.
Olivia Eliason
Client Services Consultant
Olivia earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology and has worked for several start-ups in the Silicon Slopes area in sales and client experience. She has received numerous client sales and experience awards for her ability to connect and solve client issues.
Olivia is passionate about workplace brain health and spends her free time playing pickleball, tennis, spikeball and cooking with friends.