Our team

The idea for The Latimer Group was born in Grand Canyon National Park, in fall of 2000, during a “what if” conversation between Dean and his wife Emily. Emily said the magic words… “You love to build teams, you love to teach, and you are a great public speaker… build a business around that.” Eighteen months later, The Latimer Group was off and running.
Dean is motivated by creating great environments for the people in his life. For his teammates, creating a culture of collaboration and opportunity where they can spread their wings. For our clients, creating learning environments where they are challenged, supported and empowered to make their own voice heard. And for his family, building a home environment that is based on love, laughter and great experiences.
In addition to his Latimer life, Dean spent more than twenty years directly involved with the United States Olympic Sailing Program, as an alternate on the 2000 Olympic Team, and then eventually as the Chairman and Team Leader for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Teams. Dean cheers passionately for his beloved New York Yankees, and his dominant fantasy football team.
Emily and Dean co-founded The Latimer Group over twenty years ago. And ever since, Emily has been a quiet and strong guiding voice in the evolution of the company. In addition to being a majority owner of the business, Emily supports the team as a strategic advisor, content creator, and editor. She also Chairs the company’s Board of Advisors.
In addition, Emily has also been a history teacher, academic tutor, coach, and advisor at several prominent New England independent schools. She is currently on the Executive Committee of the Board at The Foote School in New Haven, CT. Emily did her undergraduate work at Wellesley College, and her Master’s Degree in History at Yale University.
Emily and Dean live in Wallingford, CT with their two children.

Whitney sets the tone for our relationships with our clients. From the first interactions, through the scheduling of all client work for our client companies she is the one they spend the most time with. We are in a relationship business, and that all starts with Whitney. After that, the rest of us work hard to live up to the tone that Whitney set.
When Whitney is not serving our clients, you will most likely find her chasing her kids around her neighborhood, on a beach on Block Island, or reading a good mystery novel.
We love so many things about Whitney. But at the top of the list is her lifelong dedication to community service. No one puts more energy or care into serving others than Whitney. She is a past president of the Junior League of Hartford, a long-time Board member of Interval House, and volunteers every week at a local food pantry.
Kendra is the brains behind our Learning Team, and is the lead voice with our clients on content development and workshop design. She has the keenest of eyes, not only with the substance of our content, but also in the way we present that content to the world. Her attention to detail is second to none.
Kendra has several “happy places” outside of work: travel with her family and friends, any kitchen where she can cook a great meal, and any place where she can snuggle with her dog Lulu! “Family first” is the guiding principle in Kendra’s life.
The thing we love most about Kendra is her dedication to everyone and everything in her life. You will never have a better teammate than Kendra. If she is on your team, smile and take a deep breath. She will have your back, and won’t rest until the job is done well.
Jay enriches every conversation he participates in and brings people together with his warm and engaging style. Jay serves as the Director of Facilitation and Coaching at The Latimer Group. When not focused on his Latimer work, Jay is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert, consulting with many organizations to create substantive change, and he remains an active advocate in LGBTQIA+ organizations. In addition, Jay is actively working on his doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership at USC’s Rossier School of Education.
Jay was born in Alabama and lives on the west coast. He shares space with his amazing dog Zeke, who “saved” Jay at the beginning of the pandemic. He is an avid reader and an amateur historian, who consumes non-fiction and biographies, along with plenty of podcasts and documentaries.
We love Jay’s view of the world, and the ways in which he strengthens our team. He has an uncanny ability to see and acknowledge your perspective, and at the same time introduce that there might be another way to look at the issue.

Mary-Kate keeps the trains running on time at The Latimer Group. She works directly with Whitney on managing all aspects of our client relationships, including the critical details like schedules and rosters. Perhaps most importantly, she manages our CEO, keeping Dean out of trouble on a daily basis. Mary-Kate loves contributing to a seamless client experience.
Outside of work Mary-Kate stays busy keeping her young daughters in line, teaching them how to bake, and taking rides in their family’s classic car.
Mary-Kate made an immediate impact on our team, from the moment she joined us in early 2021. In a short period of time, Mary-Kate has made herself indispensable to our team and our clients.
Aileen brings a fresh eye and perspective to our Learning Team with her extensive background in education. When she joined our team, she made a career leap from classroom teacher to Instructional Designer, and we are grateful for her choice. She works directly with Kendra and other members of our team to develop, prepare, and sharpen all our learning experiences. Aileen has a passion for engaging our participants and ensuring that we capture and maintain their attention throughout all our workshops and trainings. She always puts our learners first, and we can count on her eye for detail.
Like many of us, family comes first for Aileen. Her son Wylie is the light of her life, and she enjoys new adventures with him often. Aileen is a lifelong learner and strives to add value to our team every single day. The first word that comes to mind when I think of Aileen is collaborative. She consistently supports not only our Learning Team but all our colleagues. If you need help, she is the first one in line.

Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Alex spearheads our business development effort. Alex helps to manage and expand a client list that is global in scope and reaches deep inside industries as varied as defense, aerospace, financial services, insurance, logistics and others. Alex works closely with Dean, Whitney Jake and Will to help more companies and individuals discover and benefit from The Latimer Group's diverse and transformative suite of services.
Alex came to us in early 2023 after a nine year career managing commercial and operations efforts for some of the most prominent teams and events in the sport of sailing. Alex held key roles during three America's Cup campaigns, two Ocean Race editions, SailGP regattas and many other high-profile sailing properties. Alex also worked for US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport.
When he is not in work mode, you can likely find Alex crushing a spin class, tasting at a vineyard or out sailing. He's also one of our most-traveled team members, and counts Newport, Rhode Island and Auckland, New Zealand among his favorite places to unwind.
Brittany is a Connecticut native who currently resides in Wallingford, Connecticut. Prior to joining The Latimer Group, she built a strong foundation in client support and care coordination, working closely with individuals in her local community to address social needs through thoughtful service, advocacy, and relationship-building. Her ability to connect with others and provide meaningful support naturally led her toward a career focused on education and enablement.
In 2022, Brittany transitioned into instructional design and enablement, where she developed expertise in training development, workflow optimization, and the creation of engaging learning experiences that drove client success and adoption. She is passionate about designing learning materials that are both impactful and accessible, with a focus on empowering individuals through clear communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Brittany brings a unique blend of empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking to every project she supports. She is dedicated to helping others learn, grow, and feel confident in their work, and she values building strong partnerships through a client-focused and solutions-oriented approach.
In her free time, Brittany is always chasing her next adventure, whether that’s hitting the pickleball court with her husband, exploring scenic hiking trails with her dog Bailey, or planning her next getaway. A passionate traveler, she especially loved visiting the Amalfi Coast, which remains her favorite destination so far. Closer to home, Brittany loves discovering hidden gems throughout Connecticut, from cozy coffee shops to new restaurants, and is always on the lookout for her next favorite spot.
Megan grew up near The Latimer Group’s headquarters in Wallingford, CT.
Megan’s ability to manage complex schedules and helping support time-sensitive initiatives in a fast-paced and always-changing environment is key for the Latimer team to reach and exceed their goals. With a strong background in scheduling, data maintenance, and communication skills, she contributes to the smooth and efficient functionality of The Latimer Group.
Family is everything to Megan. She and her husband are very busy raising their two little girls, Lia & Emma. In her free time, she loves to listen to music, have family movies nights & dance parties, rewatch Law & Order: SVU episodes, and cheer on her favorite hockey teams, The New York Rangers and Quinnipiac Bobcats.

Ang is passionate about living and communicating intentionally, which directly connects her to The Latimer Group’s mission. As a U.S. Army broadcast journalist, she was selected to serve as one of the only women to provide communications consulting on a national crisis response team. Ang worked with teams from every branch of the U.S. Military, FBI, and other defense agencies that handle natural disasters and terrorism incidents.
After years of extensive travel consulting with the U.S. Department of Defense, Ang switched gears to work 1:1 with clients as a career services coach. She has helped thousands of professionals develop a clear vision for their lives and intentionally communicate to the world, creating their envisioned results.
Aside from her work with The Latimer Group, Ang coaches thought leaders on how to write and deliver more effective TEDx talks. She also hosts The Intentional Mind Podcast, where she creates conversations about living and communicating more intentionally. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, exploring the world with her family, and relaxing at her lake home in Indiana. We love Ang's unique experience, upbeat energy, and the welcoming approach she brings to every interaction.
Jess is energized by helping others tap into their authentic voices and passions. Her personal motto is “Screw the Shoulds. Live big. Learn a lot. Stay true.” She backs this up with a Masters’ degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, accreditation with the International Coaching Federation, and over a decade of experience in consulting, change management, leadership development, and talent management. In addition to The Latimer Group, Jess owns a life and leadership coaching practice geared toward supporting working mothers who are balancing career aspirations and the chaos of a family at home. She also co-hosts a podcast called The Tightrope: Balancing Career, Motherhood, and Everything In Between.
Jess grew up in Southern California, but has found a home in Chicago where she lives with her husband and two boys. Outside of work, Jess is busy instilling a passion for travel in her young children (she braved a 24-hour flight to South Africa with a one-year-old!) and reading up to 5 books at any one time.
Jess believes there’s nothing like connecting to a community and leading with an open mind and an open heart. It’s why she loves her work and hopes each person who interacts with her takes a little bit of that with them.
Lauren brings courage and empathy to her work every day, and makes it clear that she is in your corner. In addition to her work with The Latimer Group, Lauren leads her own life and career coaching company, and is dedicated to her mission of helping her clients develop the confidence they will need to live a fulfilled life, at home and at work.
Lauren and her husband grew up in Connecticut, and met in school at UConn. Lauren shows her competitive side by “bleeding blue” for her UConn Huskies, and by doing everything she can to dominate family game nights. Lauren loves to cook, hike, and travel. London, Thailand and Arches National Park in Utah are all on her “favorite locations” list.
We love Lauren’s dedication to her craft, and how she brings her whole self into her coaching. When you are working with Lauren, you have no doubt that she is completely present with you, and will do everything she can to lift you up… and help you lift yourself.
A dynamic force in education, Dr. Good serves as the National Vice Provost of Teacher Preparation at Relay Graduate School of Education, where she spearheads strategic initiatives and guides faculty across all licensure and degree programs. Her impactful career, spanning over two decades, ignited in Miami, FL, as a Teach For America High School Literacy teacher, sparking a lifelong dedication to educational equity and transformative leadership.
Building on this foundation, Dr. Good moved to New Haven, CT, to teach and lead as a Middle School Principal, demonstrating exceptional vision and a profound commitment to student and educator growth. Recognizing a critical need, she pioneered Connecticut's first teacher residency program, a groundbreaking model providing aspiring educators with invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship.
Dr. Good’s own educational journey deeply informs her perspective and unwavering advocacy. As a first-generation high school and college graduate, she intimately understands education's power to transform lives and the obstacles many students encounter. Her path included navigating the community college system before obtaining B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, and culminating in an Ed.D. in Global Education from the University of Southern California.
Her doctoral research, focused on the pivotal role of Connecticut legislators in diversifying the teaching profession, has significantly shaped state policy. A sought-after expert, Dr. Good frequently shares her insights with state level and national policy makers.
Beyond her academic and administrative achievements, Dr. Good actively contributes to numerous community and professional organizations, lending her expertise to boards, state councils, and task forces dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and social justice. Her recent appointment as a founding board member of the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board underscores her influential leadership in the state.
Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Good remains resolutely committed to dismantling systemic inequities within education. She firmly believes that all students, regardless of their backgrounds, deserve access to a rigorous and relevant education that prepares them for success in all aspects of life. Currently residing in New Haven, CT, with her family, Dr. Good continues to be a driving force for educational opportunity, inspiring the next generation of impactful educators.