After more than 25 years as an executive coach, consultant, and educator, Edana Desatnick has developed a deep expertise that she now brings to the MyNextSeason team. Prior to becoming a MyNextSeason Advisor, Edana started a consulting firm specializing in helping large global companies solve their key leadership, talent, and organizational challenges. Notable clients span many industries, including healthcare, professional and financial services, consumer, retail, and industrial products. Previously, Edana held senior organization development and human resources roles with several leading companies, including Merck, Honeywell, Nabisco Brands, and Pepsi.

Edana’s care for others and desire to make a positive impact on the world extends beyond her advising work into her non-profit leadership. She has served on the Board of Trustees for The Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a specialized hospital, school, and residential facility for people with medically complex developmental disabilities, for 15 years, including two terms as Chair. She also served for eight years as Vice Chair of Tulane University’s Dean Advisory Council and now runs innovative programs for Tulane students.

Edana earned an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in economics from Tulane University. She and her family live in Teaneck, New Jersey.