Team

Dr. Eugene Dilan is a trusted executive coach and organizational psychologist with more than 30 years of experience helping leaders and teams around the world rise to the challenges of growth, disruption, and change. As the Founder and CEO of DILAN Consulting Group, now celebrating 15 years in business, Eugene leads a multidisciplinary team known for translating behavioral science into measurable leadership and organizational performance.

Eugene’s career spans boardrooms in Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, and high-stakes environments—including leadership development work in Iraq and Afghanistan. A licensed psychologist and former HR executive, he combines business acumen with psychological insight to guide C-suite leaders, boards, and executive teams through transformation. His clients span industries including biotech, aerospace, finance, healthcare, and technology.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, and conversational in German and Italian, Eugene brings cultural agility to global leadership development. He is certified in DiSC®, EQ-i 2.0, Hogan Assessments, the Center for Creative Leadership 360 suite, and the EQI2.0 —tools he uses to deepen self-awareness and catalyze sustainable growth. His coaching and consulting style is known for compassionate candor, strategic depth, and a commitment to results that matter.

Quoted in outlets such as Forbes and The Washington Times, Eugene is also a frequent speaker on inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and building resilient organizations. Above all, he is a sought-after thought partner for senior executives ready to challenge assumptions, unlock performance, and lead with clarity and conviction.

Dr. E. Paul Bayon is an experienced executive coach and organizational psychologist with over 20 years of helping senior leaders, teams, and organizations lead through complexity and growth. His work draws on deep psychological insight, systems thinking, and a practical understanding of how people, culture, and performance intersect.

Paul is known for uncovering the root causes of organizational friction—whether misalignment, conflict, or change fatigue—and co-creating strategies that build trust, clarity, and momentum. He has supported clients across sectors including healthcare, tech, government, transportation, and finance.
A skilled facilitator of high-stakes conversations, Paul has transformed adversarial labor-management relationships into lasting partnerships and guided leaders through critical transitions and emotionally charged environments. He helps clients strengthen emotional intelligence, political acumen, and leadership presence.

In addition to his coaching work, Paul has held leadership roles in professional psychological associations, where he has championed the broader role of psychology in organizational and public life.

Senior leaders value his calm presence, strategic mindset, and ability to translate insight into action—building the clarity and resilience needed to lead effectively.

Regina Feltman, MEd, is a seasoned executive coach and consultant with over 30 years of experience guiding global leaders and teams through meaningful change. As the longest-standing member of the DILAN Consulting Group team, Regina brings unmatched depth in leadership development, culture transformation, and team effectiveness.

Her work spans six continents and a wide range of industries—including technology, finance, healthcare, energy, government, education, and global NGOs. Regina has advised leaders and teams at organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Shell Oil, British Gas, the National Treasury of South Africa, the World Economic Forum, BMC Software, and Häagen-Dazs Europe.

Known for her direct yet supportive coaching style, Regina cuts through complexity to help leaders gain clarity, shift behavior, and unlock new levels of performance. She creates environments where individuals and teams can challenge assumptions, lean into discomfort, and take bold action. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that lasting change comes not just from insight—but from acting your way into a new way of thinking.

Her facilitation and coaching are particularly powerful in high-stakes environments where strong personalities, competing priorities, or cultural dynamics can stall progress. She is equally skilled at guiding leadership offsites, coaching high-potentials, or helping executive teams align on strategy and values.

Dr. Ren Hong brings a distinctive blend of experience in psychology, business technology, and organizational consulting to his role as an executive coach. With a background spanning healthcare, government, retail, and nonprofit sectors, Ren supports leaders seeking to navigate complexity, develop their leadership capacity, and align more effectively with enterprise goals.

Ren’s early career in IT and business systems provides him with a structured, analytical perspective, while his doctoral training in counseling psychology equips him to engage leaders with depth, curiosity, and a systems lens. This combination makes him especially effective with leaders operating at the intersection of technical expertise and human dynamics.

His coaching focuses on helping clients identify obstacles, activate strengths, and build the behaviors needed to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Whether supporting succession planning, talent development, or team alignment, Ren partners with leaders to surface insights and design practical strategies that foster growth and fulfillment.

In addition to his coaching work, Ren continues to contribute to psychological evaluation, AI-enhanced training, and clinician development—further reinforcing his commitment to human potential and learning.

Dr. Eve Kupferman is an executive coach and consultant with a rare combination of expertise in psychology, digital innovation, and design thinking. With more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, technology, media, and academia, she partners with senior leaders, teams, and organizations to navigate complexity, cultivate authentic leadership presence, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and create sustainable change.

As a Senior Consultant with DILAN Consulting Group, Eve brings a deep understanding of behavioral science and leadership psychology, combined with a future-facing approach grounded in innovation strategy. Her coaching style is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in both research and real-world application—helping executives lead with clarity, manage transitions, develop executive presence and address challenges such as communication breakdowns, conflict, and team misalignment.

Eve has held leadership roles across private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, including extensive work at UCSF, where she directed research and digital health innovation initiatives. Earlier in her career, she worked in national media with NPR and Sony giving her a distinctive perspective on storytelling, influence and organizational culture. She is especially skilled at applying evidence-based approaches—such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and human-centered design—to help leaders shift behavior, strengthen presence, regulate stress and thrive under pressure.

Known for her ability to bridge emotional intelligence with innovation, Eve is a trusted partner to leaders seeking clarity, creativity, and results that endure—professionally and personally.

Dr. Hasse Leonard-Pagel, is a seasoned executive coach and consultant with more than two decades of experience leading organizations, guiding executive teams, and advancing equity-centered leadership. Her approach is grounded in data-informed strategy, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of the organizational dynamics that influence performance, culture, and decision-making.

Hasse’s diverse background spans executive leadership, clinical program management, board governance, and faculty appointments. Her coaching and consulting work are shaped by real-world operational expertise—particularly in how business and financial strategy, team effectiveness, and inclusive leadership intersect to create healthy, high-performing organizations.

As a senior consultant and former INCLUSION practice lead at DILAN Consulting Group, Hasse works with clients to reimagine leadership, shift mindsets, and build more equitable systems. She is especially skilled in helping executive teams develop inclusive decision-making frameworks, deepen cross-cultural awareness, and strengthen their strategic alignment. Her work draws on certifications in Diversity & Inclusion (Cornell University) and organizational tools such as DiSC®.

Clients value Hasse’s ability to challenge assumptions with care, her strategic acumen, and her capacity to support leaders in translating Inclusion principles into meaningful, measurable action.

Dr. Bart Magee brings over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, nonprofit founder, and executive coach to his work supporting leaders and organizations through growth, transition, and cultural transformation. With a rare combination of strategic insight and deep psychological expertise, Bart partners with senior leaders to overcome barriers, align teams, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.

Bart is the founder and Executive Director of Access Institute, a leading nonprofit mental health clinic and training center. His firsthand executive experience, combined with decades of therapeutic practice, gives him a practical, grounded lens on the realities of leadership—especially in mission-driven and creatively oriented environments.

As a Senior Consultant with DILAN Consulting Group, Bart brings a warm, direct, and thoughtful coaching style to every engagement. He supports clients in surfacing underlying dynamics, strengthening communication, and developing the emotional intelligence required to lead effectively in today’s complex environments. Whether working with for-profit executives or nonprofit leaders, Bart’s goal is to unlock potential, foster alignment, and guide meaningful change.

Dr. Sherry K. Richards is a seasoned consultant and organizational psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting leaders, teams, and organizations across defense, aerospace, healthcare, government, and high-tech sectors. Known for her sharp intellect, warmth, and results-driven approach, Sherry brings both business acumen (honed as a financial operations center front line leader) and psychological insight (developed through extensive experience, training and research) to every engagement.

Throughout her career, Sherry has partnered with C-suite leaders, high-potentials, and enterprise teams to deliver high-impact leadership development, succession planning, and executive assessment initiatives. Her work has spanned manufacturing floors, government agencies, and the boardrooms of complex organizations—always grounded in evidence-based methods and a deep commitment to growth.

Sherry has collaborated with DILAN Consulting Group’s founder for over a decade, particularly in the defense and aerospace industries, where her ability to navigate high-stakes transitions and organizational complexity makes her a trusted advisor. Whether guiding leaders through major transitions, aligning senior teams, or helping organizations clarify leadership pipelines, she combines curiosity, candor, and care to drive meaningful results.

Clients appreciate Sherry’s ability to ask the right questions, translate data into strategy, and help individuals lead with greater clarity, confidence, and alignment.

Dr. Patricia Wheeler is an accomplished executive coach and leadership advisor with over two decades of experience supporting senior leaders and mission-critical teams across healthcare, life sciences, finance, manufacturing, and technology sectors. With a Ph.D. in psychology and a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach, Patricia helps leaders increase effectiveness, build high-performing teams, and navigate complex transitions with confidence.

As a Senior Executive Coach with DILAN Consulting Group, Patricia brings deep expertise in leadership development, team dynamics, and organizational performance. Her work focuses on helping senior leaders accelerate their impact—especially in times of change, growth, or role transitions. She is known for her ability to balance strategic insight with psychological depth, and for guiding executives to deliver measurable results while staying grounded in their values.

Patricia has served as a trusted advisor to CEOs, senior executives, and leadership teams in organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 firms. She brings clarity to complexity, helping leaders think systemically, communicate with purpose, and align culture with strategy.

A frequent speaker and published contributor on leadership best practices, Patricia’s thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Business Week, and Leadership Excellence. Her approach is rooted in trust, challenge, and an unwavering commitment to helping leaders rise to their most pressing challenges.