Meet Your Expert Team

Our experienced team brings decades of industry knowledge to help you grow, lead, and succeed

Cacie Carganilla

Senior Marketing Manager

Cacie is Mindmaven’s go-to expert on communication, marketing, and relationship management workflows. She has been with Mindmaven for nearly 8 years as an Engagement Manager (EM), EM Trainer and Executive Coach before transitioning to lead marketing for the company.

Cacie’s experience and expertise has guided Executive Assistants (EAs) to help their executives build their personal brand, develop a professional presence on social media, and leverage CRM tools like HubSpot to manage relationships effectively. Whether it’s internal or external relationship-building, Cacie’s knowledge can help ensure that assistants are equipped with the tools and strategies to amplify their executive’s influence and succeed in today’s digital world.

Cherri Gepte

EM Trainer & Internal Systems Manager

Cherri is an expert in managing internal training and systems. She has been key in organizing and implementing Mindmaven’s own internal infrastructure, and lends her expertise to executives and their support teams as well. Having been an Engagement Manager (EM) herself, she is well versed in all Mindmaven playbooks and workflows and uses her knowledge to train top Executive Assistants and support teams.

Cherri has been a part of the Mindmaven team for 5 years and has grown passionate about helping EAs maximize their productivity and overall influence on their executive’s success.

Chalyse Elsasser

Senior Coach & Head of EA Recruitment

Having worked her way up from being an Executive Assistant (EA) herself, Senior Executive Coach Chalyse deeply understands the challenges assistants face and how to overcome them. She has been with Mindmaven for over 12 years, helping seasoned EAs and Chiefs of Staff build strong, strategic partnerships with their executives while mastering productivity, internal operations and SOPs, and efficient task management.

Chalyse also specializes in providing expert guidance on hiring trends, job market insights, and best practices to set executive support professionals up for long-term success. Learn more about Chalyse and her client portfolio here.

Connor Drake

Senior Coach & Head of Content

As a Senior Coach and Head of Content at Mindmaven, Connor helps Executive Assistants (EAs) support their executives at the highest level by investing their time in what moves the needle most. Connor is the co-author of Amazon best-selling book, Radical Delegation, which he wrote alongside Mindmaven’s Founder/CEO, Patrick Ewers.

Connor has been on the Mindmaven team for nearly a decade and is an expert in task management, productivity, and leveraging relationships for greater impact. He also specializes in delivering the latest insights into AI tools and resources, helping EAs implement the right strategies to optimize their workflows and maximize their effectiveness. Learn more about Connor and his client portfolio here.

Lauren Weggeman

Senior Executive Coach

Lauren brings over 7 years of hands-on Executive Assistant (EA) experience to her role as a Senior Executive Coach here at Mindmaven. Today, she specializes in helping EAs and Chiefs of Staff master executive communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking – transforming them into indispensable partners.

Lauren is passionate about equipping EAs with the skills and confidence to step into leadership, refine their decision-making, and elevate their impact. Learn more about Lauren and her client portfolio here.

Ethan McClelland

Executive Coach & EM Trainer

Ethan works directly with Executive Assistants (EAs) and Chiefs of Staff to sharpen the skills they need to support the office of the CEO at the highest level. Over the past 5 years with Mindmaven, he’s been specializing in helping assistants free up 12+ hours every week for their executives while proactively managing key relationships and high-impact projects.

His expertise spans task management, strategy, and proactive accountability – empowering EAs to drive major initiatives and become a force multiplier for their executive. Learn more about Ethan and his client portfolio here.

Amanda Presson

VP of Operations & Executive Coach

With over 12 years experience in high-level strategy and operations, Amanda specializes in scaling startups through effective OKRs, strategic planning frameworks, and operational systems. Amanda uses her expertise to help assistant professionals master goal setting, prioritization, and time management – maximizing both their impact, as well as their executive’s.

As a key leader at Mindmaven, Amanda is well-equipped to work with EAs to strengthen their operational skills, deepen their relationship with their executive, and refine strategies that drive lasting success. Learn more about Amanda and her client portfolio here.

Cacie Carganilla

Senior Marketing Manager

Cherri Gepte

EM Trainer & Internal Systems Manager

Chalyse Elsasser

Senior Coach & Head of EA Recruitment

Connor Drake

Senior Coach & Head of Content

Chalyse Elsasser

Senior Coach & Head of EA Recruitment

Expert in EA/CoS career growth, strategic partnerships and operational mastery

Connor Drake

Senior Coach & Head of Content

Co-author of Radical Delegation, specializing in mastering productivity through AI

Lauren Weggeman

Senior Executive Coach

Helps EAs and CoS excel in executive communication, leadership and strategic thinking

Ethan McClelland

Executive Coach & EM Trainer

Empowers EAs to be more proactive and efficient in their workflows

Amanda Presson

VP of Operations & Executive Coach

Specializes in OKRs, goal setting, and operational strategies to maximize executive impact

Cacie Carganilla

Senior Marketing Manager

Skilled in relationship management, CRM and marketing tools, as well as social media workflows

Cherri Gepte

EM Trainer & Internal Systems Manager

Trains top EAs in productivity, organizational workflows and executive support best practices

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Meet Your Expert Team

Chalyse Elsasser​

Senior Coach & Head of EA Recruitment

Connor Drake

Senior Coach & Head of Content

Chalyse Elsasser

Senior Coach & Head of EA Recruitment

Connor Drake

Senior Coach & Head of Content

Lauren Weggeman​

Senior Executive Coach

Ethan McClelland

Executive Coach & EM Trainer

Amanda Presson

VP of Operations & Executive Coach

Cacie Carganilla

Senior Marketing Manager

Cherri Gepte

EM Trainer & Internal Systems Manager

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