Board of Directors
Catherine Smith
Cat holds a BA in International Political Economy and Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound and a Masters in Education in school counseling from Lewis & Clark College. With eight years of experience as a high school counselor and certifications in Youth Leadership Coaching and Youth Mentor Coaching, she helps people set and achieve educational, career, and personal goals while fostering self-discovery. As a Board Certified Coach, Cat utilizes evidence-based approaches to illuminate individual strengths and empower individuals to overcome challenges. She believes in the inherent resilience of individuals and creates a supportive environment for growth. Dedicated to youth development, she has served as a high school counselor and youth life coach in Portland, where she lives with her husband and three children. Outside of her professional life, Cat enjoys outdoor activities like running, biking, and snowboarding, finding great joy spending time with loved ones in nature.
Kelly Golden
Kelly has lived in the Pacific Northwest since high school and loves traveling, spending time outdoors and creating community. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Willamette University and her Masters of Science and Technology Management from Oregon Health & Science University. She has spent her career in and around program and process management and her superpower is creating calm from chaos. For the last decade, she has worked at Nike in various functions supporting teams across the globe. Her passion is helping others and she co-led Nike’s Disability Network employee resource group for almost three years, where she elevated the voices of employees experiencing disability at Nike. The opportunity to support the mission of Beyond Stillness threads perfectly into her goal of being of service to others and helping everyone meet their full potential.
Danny Schultz
Danny grew up in Santa Cruz, CA, with a deep love for the ocean, mountains, and all living beings. His curiosity and sense of wonder draw him to nature and drive his passion for problem-solving. He studied psychology and computer science and now works as a System Architect at UC Santa Cruz, where he enjoys uncovering how things work and finding creative solutions to complex challenges.
As an integral part of Beyond Stillness from the start, Danny provides sound engineering, tech support, and innovative solutions for the online platform. His keen attention to detail, combined with his visionary thinking, helps shape Beyond Stillness into a platform that amplifies diverse voices of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.