TRINITY VILLANUEVA

Managing Partner bio here

Coaching to embrace identities, heal and step into your power, while aligning to purpose

Education + Certification Background

  • Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (B.S.)

  • Trinity College Dublin, International Perspectives of Drama in Education (Post-Grad Degree)

  • University of Pennsylvania, Organizational Leadership - Arts + Culture Strategy through National Arts Strategies (M.S. + Certification)

  • Habla Institute Mexico, Bilingual Arts Practices (Certification)

  • Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Transformative Arts (Certification)

  • California State University, School for Art Leaders through NAEA (Certification)

  • Predictive Index Insights (Certification)

  • Talent Training International DISC + Driving Forces (Certification)

  • Institute of Coaching for Excellence, Life, Leadership + Executive Coaching (Certification, finishing 2024)

  • International Coaching Federation (Accreditation, finishing 2024)

Sample Client Organizations:

  • Penske Media Corporation

  • Paramount Global

  • Wieden + Kennedy

  • Trailer Park Group

  • Envoy

  • Diamond Head Theatre

  • Americans for the Arts

  • BroadStage

  • Pratt Fine Arts Center

  • Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California

  • Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

  • The Phillips Collection

  • Sony Music

  • E.L.F.

As a multi-racial identifying woman of color, Trinity thinks and lives consistently between worlds and various communities. Her understanding of individuals and what motivates them is an innate strength. Trinity’s intuitiveness, instinct, and life experiences has had her coaching people from all walks of life for many years. She has an undeniable way of seeing beyond and supporting others to find their path.

Coaching Experience

In the early 2010’s, Trinity started out as a Recovery Coach as well as held group healing sessions for transgender immigrants. She elevated her learning in Trauma-Informed practices, Culturally Responsive Learning, and Transformative Arts.

In the 2020’s Trinity began Career Coaching alongside being a Recruiter. She garnered much success with her placements and created deep relationships with C-Suite level coachees who in turn sought her guidance primarily with Sensitive/DEI topics.

After joining Tosha as Managing Partner, she started focusing on Leadership Coaching, Strategic/ Consultative Coaching, as well as harnessing her skills within facilitation spaces, especially with Women and BIPOC. She is undergoing ICF-accreditation status by 2024.

Concurrently, Trinity has been initiated on a path of Filipino Shamanism as a Diwataan alongside her Babaylan located in the Philippines.

Coaching Style

Trinity’s approach is a holistic one, as she sees the whole person and doesn’t compartmentalize identities and behaviors. She takes into consideration strengths and challenges of the individual or group, and works to create a synergy that’s deeply impactful to better understand where and how to support the individual or group. She provides an energy matching environment free of judgement.

Her claircognizance is elevated as necessary, paired with deep listening and values alignment work. If you’re coming to Trinity with career coaching advice or deep soul alignment (or anything in-between), Trinity will discern what’s most needed.

More About Trinity

Trinity is a mother, is more than a “foodie”, and she’s undeniably committed to the arts and bolstering creativity in everyone.

Alongside Jas Ferres as Managing Partner of Tosha, she is living a beautiful life. She still remembers every day what it was like not to, and that’s why she does what she does—to support and guide others to living theirs in a Tosha way.

Read Trinity’s profile here.

TESTIMONIALS

DAT, DEI FACILITATION | SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, DC

"…The joy cultivated in the space was electric. It's evident that she creates strong rapport with all those she interacts with -- human, personable, and supportive…She has been a steadfast advocate in the realm of social justice. What I admire most is her ability to do so in different spaces, upholding values of equity and justice while challenging problematic behaviors and norms. She does so directly but with grace so that we all learn and grow, rather than retreat and ignore.”

NICOLÁS, DEI STRATEGY | LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

“Trinity is a visionary, thoughtful, and caring leader whose focus is on bring people and communities together…[her] work has a life-changing positive impact on the people she comes in contact with…”

TONYA, DEI STRATEGY | CORPORATE LEADERSHIP, PENSKE MEDIA GROUP

“Trinity has been my lifeline, especially on the days where I need a sounding board.”

DURELL, DEI FACILITATION | CULTURAL INNOVATION GROUP

“Trinity is a fierce advocate for social justice issues and people forced to live in the margins. She is a tireless wounded warrior that who is dedicated to leaving the world better than she found it. I highly recommend Trinity for any opportunity in education, nonprofit, and public ventures.”

ELIZABETH, CAREER COACHING | CURATOR, CITY OF DENVER

"…since you helped me re-do my resume and interview prep, I have had a record year for getting interviews! This month I had two job offers, and I just landed a new job in a bigger museum [only a few months after our sessions ended]. I don't think my resume would be going to the top like this without your help to make it exude more confidence!”

JAMES, CAREER COACHING | ARTS LEADER, UTAH

“Trinity worked with me when I was seeking guidance to excel in job interviews and tailor my resume effectively for a new career pursuit. She guided me in transitioning from my role as an artist educator to a leadership position, enhancing my qualifications as an applicant. Her coaching throughout the interview process proved highly successful.”