Clover Learning (acquired by Ascend Learning)

Chief Operating Officer

Hannah Grey VC

Venture Partner

PATHWAYos by Vector Solutions

Chief Executive Officer (acquired by Vector Solutions), Board of Directors

Edvance - Member Benefit Management in Higher Ed

Chief Operating Officer + Chief Of Staff

PresenceLearning

Chief Operating Officer (acquired by TPG & Spectrum)

Wiley

Vice President, Operations & Strategic Partnerships (acquired Ranku: Co-founder & COO)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Institute for a Competitive Workforce)

Senior Director of Education Policy

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

➥ Recognized as "Business Leader in Public Policy" by Capitol Report/Politics in Minnesota

Education & Healthcare Lobbyist

CEO at Transeo 🔹 On a mission to close the skills gap by unlocking work-based learning opportunities for all 🔹 Innovative & Entrepreneurial COO (2x Exited) 🔹 Bridging Education to Workforce

Cecilia Retelle Zywicki is an experienced executive with a proven track record of driving transformative growth in the EdTech and HealthTech sectors. Expertise in defining and implementing strategies accelerating revenue and profit within highly competitive markets. Proven leader with a history of delivering exceptional outcomes, including multiple successful exits.

Cecilia is the COO of Clover Learning, overseeing all aspects of operations, including partnerships, customer success, customer support, finance, legal, and operational efficiency. She is adept at building high-performing teams, fostering collaborative environments, and maximizing operational efficiency to achieve ambitious growth objectives.

Cecilia has extensive experience leading technology-driven companies, focusing on developing and delivering innovative solutions in the healthcare and education sectors. She has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex business development transactions, including strategic acquisitions.

Passionate about upskilling the workforce and connecting education with real-world opportunities. Proven ability to scale enrollment and develop and implement online learning platforms. As a leader, she fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where team members are empowered to contribute their unique talents and achieve their full potential.

JD from the University of Denver and a BS and M.Ed. in Education from the University of Minnesota.

Cecilia Retelle Zywicki 🖥

Xceeding the Mark Executive Coaching & Consulting

At Xceeding the Mark, I help rising and seasoned executives gain the clarity, confidence, and executive presence needed to earn the roles they’ve been preparing for. 
Highlights include:”
⚡Helped a senior engineering manager earn a VP title in under 6 months
⚡Advised leadership teams in healthcare systems to streamline succession strategy
⚡Recognized by ICF for coaching excellence and leadership impact

Chief Executive Officer

Velocity Advisory Group

Executive Coach

Waldron CPI

Heidrick & Struggles

BetterUp

Providence Health & Services

Knowledgeable and experienced healthcare executive with a proven track record in varied sized healthcare organizations throughout the US combined with experience in the world of teaching, coaching, and executive consulting.  Possesses skills in improving patient, physician, staff, and customer experience, decreasing hospital throughput, initiating and stabilizing new programs, building and renovation of existing and new departments, improving healthcare outcomes, and ensuring equitable experiences for minority caregivers and patients.

Executive, Oregon Regional Emergency Services

Warner Pacific College

Subject Matter Expert with other professionals for the Bachelors of Healthcare Administration Curriculum

Adjunct Faculty

Providence St Vincent Medical Center

Interim Director

Studer Group

Coach

Meritus Health and Services

Administrative Director, Emergency & Outpatient Services

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?

I can help you change that.

Promotions don’t happen by chance… they happen by design. 

For over 20 years, I’ve helped high-performing tech professionals build executive presence, lead with clarity, and become the obvious choice for promotion. Whether it’s helping a rising director earn their VP seat or guiding senior leaders through high-stakes visibility strategies… I specialize in turning leadership potential into undeniable value.

⚡Coached 100+ tech leaders into executive roles across Fortune 500 & high-growth companies
⚡Known for helping tech leaders in billion-dollar companies land promotions faster than the industry norm
⚡3x contract renewals from top consulting and non-profit firms due to measurable leadership results

With extensive experience in coaching hundreds of executives globally, I've seen countless leaders transition from being 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. Assisting tech leaders to reach that higher "out-of-reach" role is not just my goal; it's a calling.   

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁? First, we identify and prioritize your values. This isn't just about leadership. It's about leading in a way that aligns with who you are.  Just "thinking" 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. Having clear, prioritized values is the foundation for promotions without sacrificing sanity, health, and family.  This value-driven approach is why repeat clients extend their contracts. 

My sense of humor helps me address the hard truths in a well-received way by motivating my clients to make lasting changes. Clients have said:

“[I] appreciate her candor and humor she evokes from me.” 
“She was friendly and humorous, which helped me to open up.”

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁?  Having been where you are, I not only understand your challenges,  I become your "accountabilibuddy."  By doing so, I have helped tech leaders get promoted faster than the industry standard, including salary increases beyond their expectations.

⚡If you are a successful ltech leader ready to advance to the next position, let's define the steps for your next promotion. 
⚡If you are a CHRO and want a pipeline of promotion-ready leaders, I invite you to schedule a personalized strategy call below.

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