OUR TEAM

We are fortunate to have a number of long-term, committed employees who have been with us for many years. All are talented, dedicated people and our clients often comment on the responsiveness and attentiveness of our entire team. We also have a well-honed network of partners whom we call upon when the need arises to ensure we can offer a full set of capabilities, meet deadlines and exceed our clients’ expectations.

BEVERLY D. FLAXINGTON

Founder and President

Beverly D. Flaxington, MBA, is the Human Behavior Coach®. She is a three-time bestselling and Gold-award winning author, an investment industry professional, an international speaker, an accomplished consultant, Certified Hypnotherapist, personal and career coach, college professor, corporate trainer, facilitator, behavioral expert, entrepreneur and business development expert.

EILEEN FOLEY

Managing Director

Eileen Foley, managing director at The Collaborative, previously led global Family Office and International Wealth Management at BNY Mellon. Formerly with Lee Munder Capital and State Street, she holds a mathematics degree from Boston College, completed Harvard leadership programs, served EMPath, and earned top industry recognition.

VALERIE VIGODA

leadership trainer and coach

Valerie Vigoda, leadership trainer and coach, brings 25+ years guiding leaders across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, engineering, and education. She strengthens emotional intelligence, communication, and team effectiveness. An accomplished speaker and lecturer, she holds degrees from Boston University and UMass Amherst, plus coaching certifications including ICF.

SAMANTHA REYNOLDS

Client Relationship Manager

Samantha Reynolds, Client Relationship Manager at The Collaborative since 2020, oversees client relations, assessments, scheduling, marketing, and communication between coaches and clients. A Suffolk University graduate with DISC certification, she previously ran a successful pet-sitting business and supports key projects, bringing trusted service expertise to every client engagement.