Raquel Najera is a dynamic leadership coach and facilitator, an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and the Program Director & Course Leader at the Academy for Coaching Excellence (ACE). She brings years of experience in coaching, facilitation, and program development, training aspiring coaches to become skilled, heart-centered professionals who lead with clarity and integrity.

Raquel delights in identifying opportunities for growth and guiding strategic transformations for both individuals and organizations. She creates a safe, compassionate space for learning, empowering people to overcome self-doubt, uncover their authentic strengths, and step fully into their leadership potential and purpose.

In her role at ACE, Raquel cultivates a global community of coaches committed to equity, authenticity, and real-world impact. She champions the idea that leadership is “not a title, but a way of being,” encouraging every student to lead by example. By blending compassionate insight with proven coaching tools, Raquel empowers new coaches to transform not just what they do, but how they live and lead—modeling the change they wish to see in the world.