Elizabeth bentley, Pcc

Founder, Mentor, and Instructor

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Elizabeth is the founder of ACA Coach Academies, LLC. She is the Director of Training at ACA Coach Academies. She has a PCC credential through the International Coaching Federation. She has over 20 years of experience in business, consulting, and coaching. She has experience building coach training programs which led her to build ACA Coach Academies. She has an MBA and enjoys advancing the knowledge of those around her. It is her personal mission to advance the coaching profession. She has seen firsthand the impact coaching can have on students, organizations, and individuals. It is her desire that ACA Coach Academies spread the word that coaching has a positive impact on any individual. 

Elizabeth is also an ICF Mentor Coach and delivers ACA’s group mentoring program. You can contact me at any time at liz@acacoachacademies.org. Elizabeth is also the instructor who delivers the 1:1 program and Level 2 program.

  • Offers 25 years of coaching experience.

  • Has over 3000 coaching hours.

  • Has experience in executive, business, life, and academic coaching.

  • Is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.

  • Is an International Coaching Federation member.

  • Is very passionate about developing coaches and wants to see a coach learn and succeed. Her goal is to ensure each student advances in their career.


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da’chon pace, acc

Instructor

Da’Chon Pace realized early that she wanted to focus her life’s efforts on helping others become a better version of themselves through education and personal growth. That desire has guided her to work or volunteer as a trainer, teacher, mentor and coach at various times over the past 25 years. Her drive to seek knowledge and understand human nature led her down a path to complete her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Human Behavior. She currently holds an ACC credential through the International Coaching Federation. Da’Chon combines her unique set of skills and experience, formal education and training to join ACA Academies as an instructor. Her hope is to continue to use her passion for people and assist you to discover, learn, and grow from student to life coach.


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julie andersen, acc

Instructor

Coaching has been central in Julie's life since she began as an academic coach in 2015. She brings a framework of education to the academy through her background in higher education, a B.S. in Education and a MA in International and Intercultural Communication. She has over 20 years experience teaching, as well as experience supporting university students, faculty, and staff. She has an ACC credential through the International Coaching Federation. Julie's infinite curiosity and belief in unlimited human potential is at the core of her coaching. She is honored to share her passions for coaching through the transformative journey of ICF Coaching Education.


Lynzie Troyer, ACC

Academic Evaluator

Lynzie is a graduate of ACA and an Associate Certified Coach through the ICF. Coaching came early for her as she has always been passionate about deep conversation and connection. She has a deep-rooted curiosity and love of getting to know people and what makes their world go ‘round. She has found her way into assessment with a passion for helping other coaches learn and grow.