I founded Shift Executive Coaching after realizing how few employers train their employees on how to advance — or shift gears — in their career. Who hasn’t felt at least a little cornered in their career? Or had a feeling their job could lead to something else, if only they could see it? Everyone's been there, even me.  

As a former collegiate student-athlete, coach, and educator in secondary education, I learned valuable lessons in teamwork, communication, and leadership. I felt most fulfilled helping my students become leaders and unlock skills they would use for the rest of their lives. I found great satisfaction in connecting students with their personal strengths and unique gifts. These experiences ultimately helped me understand that my own career goals and ambitions were to help others discover new opportunities and potential within their reach. 

I’ve spent the past two decades using my experience as a teacher, leader, and administrator to help dozens of individuals and organizations (such as non-profits, universities, athletic departments, etc) thrive. My ability to analyze and assess needs, help create unique solutions, and connect people with resources has helped my clients navigate poor internal leadership and reinvigorate the policies of entire departments.

From helping top-level administrators build trust with the communities they serve, to redefining the organizational structure for entire departments, I have guided many down the path to success — and more importantly — fulfillment.

Marsha FLorio

Today, Marsha serves as the Executive Director of the Academic Consortium for the America East Conference. Each day, she facilitates inter-institutional collaboration between the nine universities that comprise the America East Academic Consortium (AEAC).

Prior Experience

• Assistant Vice Provost IT Business Operations, University of Massachusetts Boston 

• Executive Director, EdisonLearning 

• Assessment Specialist, Colorado Springs School District 11

Education

M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Certifications

• Certified Professional Coach, CPC
• Certified Facilitator Everything DiSC® Workplace

Julie Soriero

Arriving at MIT in 2007, Soriero led MIT through a transformation into one of the top intercollegiate athletic programs in the country prior to her retirement in 2020. Under her leadership, MIT finished in the top 10 in the Learfield Directors' Cup from 2014-2019 including a program-best second place finish in 2017-18 after the Engineers won a NEWMAC-record 14 conference championships.

During her tenure at MIT, Soriero was directly involved in the fundraising and construction of several capital facilities projects, raising over $25 million dollars to renovate or update facilities. Also, during her tenure, Soriero fundraised for four head coaching endowments ($2 million) and two director-level endowments ($2.5 million), along with completing two coaching endowments that were initiated prior to her arrival.

Prior Experience

• Director of Athletics, Colorado College
• Head Coach Women’s Basketball, University of Pennsylvania
• Head Coach Women’s Basketball and Associate Athletic Director, Jefferson University

Education

• M.Ed., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
• B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Awards and Recognition

• 2021 NACDA Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2018 NCAA Pat Summitt Award
• 2014-2015 Division III Under Armour NACDA Athletics Director of the Year
• 2012 Division III Administrator of the Year – Women Leaders in College Sports