
Meet Amber
Leadership. People. Purpose. Impact.
I'm passionate about helping leaders and organizations realize their potential by aligning people, purpose, and performance.
As an Army veteran, executive coach, experienced HR leader, and founder of ALIGN IMPACT Coaching & Consulting, I've spent my career helping individuals and organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and create environments where people can thrive.
I've learned that sustainable success isn't created through programs or processes alone. It happens when leaders understand themselves, invest in their people, and build cultures that inspire accountability, growth, and connection.
Today, I partner with organizations, executives, and emerging leaders to transform people challenges into opportunities for growth and impact.
My Approach
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: Leadership starts with self-leadership.
When leaders understand their values, strengths, motivations, and purpose, they lead with greater confidence, authenticity, and effectiveness.
But leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Organizations also need strong people strategies, healthy cultures, and systems that enable individuals and teams to succeed.
That's why my work bridges both individual and organizational transformation, helping leaders grow while helping organizations create the conditions for success.
How I Help
Executive Coaching
Supporting leaders in developing greater self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.
Strategic HR Consulting
Helping organizations strengthen talent strategies, employee engagement, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and workplace culture.
Fractional HR Leadership
Providing executive-level HR partnership and strategic guidance for organizations that need experienced leadership without a full-time HR executive.
Facilitation & Leadership Development
Designing engaging workshops, leadership programs, retreats, and team experiences that create meaningful learning and lasting change.
Let's Connect
Whether you're a leader seeking greater clarity, a team navigating change, or an organization looking for strategic HR partnership, I'd love to learn more about your goals and explore how we can work together.
ALIGN: Ignite Self Leadership. IMPACT on Purpose.

Amber Alpízar | Founder & Owner
Strategic HR Leader & Executive Coach | Fractional CHRO | Army Veteran
Depth & Breadth of Experience
Throughout my career, I've partnered with leaders and organizations across higher education, nonprofit, military, and business environments.
My experience includes:
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Executive and leadership coaching
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Strategic HR leadership
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Organizational development and change management
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Leadership program design and facilitation
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Team effectiveness and culture transformation
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Workforce planning and talent development
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Employee engagement and performance strategy
I am also proud to be an Army Veteran and facilitator for the Foundation for Women Warriors LEAD Cohort, where I support the development of emerging women veteran leaders.
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Facilitator, women veteran empowerment retreats
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Shamanic journeying integration coaching
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Developing Your Intuition
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Individual and group therapy
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A Course in Miracles
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3-year Hidden Treasure Program Graduate
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Psychic Development Training I & II
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Mindfulness & Somatic Awareness Group Facilitation
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Inspired by work of Byron Katie, Deepak Chopra, Brene Brown, William Dwyer, Adyashanti, Eckhart Tolle, Aubrey Daniels, Steven Covey, Ken Blanchard, Marcus Buckingham, Patrick Lencioni, Malcom Gladwell, James Clear, Arbinger, SARK, Kim Scott and many others
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Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation)
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M.S. Organizational Communication, Learning & Design
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B.S. Business Administration
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10 years of military experience and leadership training
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25 years HR leadership experience, Fortune 500 & higher ed.
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Internal Family Systems Coach Certification
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IKIGAI Certified Coach
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Eqi2.0 Emotional Intelligence Certification
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Dare to Lead Certified Trainer
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LMAP 360 Certified
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Assenter Executive Coach Certification (XCC)
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Positive Intelligence Trained
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Atomic Habits Trained
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ADHD Coach Certification
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Strengths Finder, DisC,
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15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
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Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
