About Us

True North Consultants was founded by Lori Snyder in 2018, taking over 20 years of professional development and leadership experience to mentor and coach clients all across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. 

 

Educational BackGROUND

  • Certificate Program: Fielding Graduate University (2017) – Evidence Based Coaching

  • Master’s Degree: Loyola College of Maryland (2005) – Educational Technology

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Towson University (1998) – Elementary Education

CLIENTS

  • Customs Border Protection; Transportation Security Agency; Defense Contract Management Agency; Department of Defense; National Security Agency; Veteran’s Affairs; White House; State Department; Department of Homeland Security

Certifications

  • PCC Coaching Certification - International Coaching Federation (ICF)

  • Gateway Team Coaching Program (GTCI)

  • DiSC Workshop (Facilitator) – Wiley

  • EQ-I 2.0 360 (Emotional Intelligence) - High Performing Systems, Inc.

  • Strong Interest Inventory – CPP, LLC

  • Hogan Assessment

  • Leadership Versatility Index - LVI (360 Assessment)

  • Leadership Development and Succession Strategist - Human Capital Institute (HCI)

  • Job and Career Transition Coach/Job and Career Development Coach – Career Network –

    Richard Knowdell

EMPLOYMENT

  • Department of Defense (24 years)

  • Senior Strategist for Succession Planning and Leader Development

  • Chief, Career Enrichment Division/Workforce Development

  • Two overseas tours (Germany and England)

  • Teacher – Monsignor Slade Catholic School (Middle School) (10 years)

PERSONAL LIFE

Married for 39 years and have four grown children (2 boys, 2 girls, 2 daughters-in- law, 2 sons-in- law); 4 granddaughters and 3 grandsons.

HOBBIES

I love to swim and spend time with family. We try to do as much traveling around the world as we can together. I reside in Maryland with my husband and our dog, Pippa.