ICF has granted awards to support the professional development of underrepresented coaches within the black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and young professional communities through our ICF Member Resource Groups (MRG). Five grant recipients in each group were chosen to receive $1,000 USD to further their professional development.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) MRG Winners
- Angelica Alexander Defillo (United States)
- Shelly Bennett (United States)
- Melinda Hill, PCC, PhD (United States)
- Francesca Oduoza, ACC (Canada)
- Glinda Shaffer (United States)
Young Professionals MRG Winners
- Felicia Alston (United States)
- Vanessa Alvez Ruiz, ACC (Spain)
- Jessica Burdett (United States)
- Erna Herzfeldt, ACC (United States)
To learn more about joining the MRGs click here.
