Fostering growth, resilience, and positive change in individuals and organizations.

About Pattern Coaching & Consulting

I started Pattern Coaching & Consulting during a time of personal and professional transition. After nearly two decades in the public sector, I found myself at a crossroads, ready to step into entrepreneurship and build something rooted in purpose, equity, and transformation. Pattern was born from that moment, a commitment to helping individuals and organizations shift thought patterns, embrace change, and design bold, intentional futures.

At Pattern Coaching & Consulting, we empower transformation through executive coaching and consulting. We believe every client is unique and deserves a personalized approach, one rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of both individual and organizational needs.

Meet Kwelin Pipkin (kway-lyn)

Principal Consultant | Certified Professional Coach

With over 19 years of experience in the public sector, particularly in community and human services, I've led numerous community revitalization projects and implemented large-scale federal workforce development programs. My approach is collaborative and equity-driven, focused on building partnerships that create economic mobility and long-term opportunities for communities.

In 2019, I completed the Designing for Social Systems program at Stanford University’s d.school, deepening my ability to align systems and strategies with the lived experiences of individuals. I bring this systems-thinking lens into all of my work, whether I’m implementing federal grants, advancing job quality, or guiding someone through a leadership transition.

My coaching practice focuses on entrepreneurs, transitioning professionals, and executives, especially those navigating change or seeking to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and alignment. I help my clients pause, reflect, and chart a path forward rooted in their values and strengths.

Credentials and Training

  • B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University​

  • Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University​

  • Professional Coach Certification from Duquesne University​

  • Currently preparing to sit for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) in September 2025.

Also...

In addition to leading Pattern, I serve as a Senior Program Officer for the Opportunity Fund at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where I manage a grant portfolio focused on workforce development and community health and well-being.

Outside of work, I’m a proud mom to two energetic boys (ages 9 and 11) and two senior dogs, Trumpet and Kane. I also enjoy hiking, red wine, and great conversations about systems, strategy, and change.

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Past Projects

  • Served as an Evaluation Committee member for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department’s Revenue Contract Solicitation (RCS) 24-001, overseeing the selection process for a childcare facility at the 44th Street Sky Train® station. Responsibilities include Evaluation Panel Training, Consensus Meetings, and reviewing proposals to ensure the selection of a qualified provider to build, operate, and manage the facility.

  • Advised on workforce action plans, resource management, and impact measurement for JFF’s Workforce Communities of Action.

  • Engaged 150+ stakeholders on behalf of the Maryland Behavioral Health Workforce Fund to shape state-level workforce investment strategies.

  • Designed a workforce transition initiative for neurodivergent youth entering STEM careers.

  • Co-designed the City of Phoenix Mobile Career Unit, which won a $1M Bloomberg Mayors Challenge prize, facilitated 380+ job placements, and generated $13.5M in annual wages