Evelyn “Rose” Solorzano is a Professional Coach, a Licensed Psychotherapist and Transformative Trainer who advocates for social change through her unique kinship for all perspectives. Through her kinship techniques, she has assisted families to shift problematic relationship cultures toward peace. Her style has been lovingly referred to as “ The Velvet Hammer” hitting hard with truth yet landing softly with respect and joy. She brings a wealth of wisdom and knowledge from a lifetime of psychological studies, professional training, and personal triumphs over a multitude of traumatic experiences of her own. Trained by 7 internationally acclaimed Master coaches prior to the popularization of coaching, she has pioneered family coaching. After 15 years of private coaching, she responded to requests to provide professional counseling services by expanding her skills and becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She continues to grow her passion as an Ed.D. Candidate in Transformative Organizational Leadership from Meridian University. Awarded 3 professional certifications as a Performance, Relationship, and Family Coach Awarded 2 professional certifications as a Transformative Facilitator Awarded professional accolades as a psychotherapist She currently serves as Executive Director to Kinship Development, a nonprofit dedicated to building bonded personal and professional relationships through her uniquely developed kinship methodologies.