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“At AL our purpose is strong and clear: to provide huge value to our clients through impactful solutions.”

- CEO, Cathy Light

The AL Team

Leverage our real-world business experience and strong assessment skills for better decisions.

	Cathy Light Founder and Chief Assessment Officer Cathy@assessmentleaders.com Cathy Light's high energy and passion for helping organizations and individuals reach their highest potential have made Assessment Leaders and her other two companies—Business Builders, LLC and HR Leaders—into (click to read full bio) the thriving, growing successes they are today. In recognition of her extraordinary work, Smart Business nominated Cathy Light for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in both 2009 and 2010. Before venturing out as an entrepreneur, Cathy worked in the corporate world for many years and served in a variety of leadership roles, including Vice President and General Manager of Sunrise Technologies, Inc., Senior Sales and Marketing Executive at Fuji Optical Systems, Ltd., and Public Relations Staffer at Apple Computer. Cathy is also a nationally recognized speaker known for engaging and motivating her audiences. Her passion for helping others spills over into many aspects of her personal life as well. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Business and Economic School at Boise State University, mentors MBA students, and works as an adjunct professor teaching advanced leadership courses. Cathy’s true pride and joy are her children, Dennis and Rachele, who never cease to amaze her with their own volunteer efforts. Cathy is a fair-weather golfer and avid wine enthusiast. (click to close)
	Anne Wilde, JD Employment Law & Group Health Plan Advisor Anne@assessmentleaders.com Assessment Leaders is collaborating with Anne Wilde, an attorney who provides HR compliance consulting services to clients of Assessment Leaders. We work with company clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, including (click to read full bio) hiring, discipline and separation. AL performs independent workplace investigations, reviews handbooks and policies and provides preventive counseling. AL works with companies to ensure legal compliance and to effectively address problem issues such as independent contractor relationships, trade secret matters, wage and hour classifications, poor work performance, employee complaints and reductions in force. Additionally, AL provides advice on employment issues that arise during corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings and public filings. Anne also provides company clients engaging legal and human resources training on topics such as Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace, Understanding Wage and Hour Laws, Social Media in the Workplace – A Balancing Act, Disability Accommodations under the ADAAA and Supervisory Skills Training. (click to close)
	Becky Gates Business Development and Operations Becky@assessmentleaders.com Becky Gates has a unique business background encompassing more than 20 years in executive recruiting and over six years managing the career coaching/outplacement practice for OCM/Lee Hecht Harrison (click to read full bio) in Boise. Along with her extensive experience, Becky brings a strategic outlook, outstanding analytical skills, and keen attention to detail. She knows how to develop trusted relationships with business leaders and is an important asset to the AL team. Becky is active in the Boise community and was recognized for her contributions by the 2010 TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) award and was the recipient of the 2010 Idaho Women of the Year award from the Idaho Business Review. When not spending time with her family, Becky enjoys designing jewelry, traveling, gardening, reading, and discovering new recipes to share with friends. (click to close)
	Elizabeth Keller Technology & Development Elizabeth@assessmentleaders.com Elizabeth brings a science background that is out of this world – literally. After earning her Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology, she worked for NASA developing life science experiments for flight on the space shuttle. After (click to read full bio) leaving NASA, she built an award-winning science education website for kids (www.extremescience.com) and started her own technology consulting firm. Elizabeth and her husband live in the rural outskirts of Gilroy, California with their four beautiful daughters. She enjoys growing her own produce, cooking from scratch, and fixing, building and making things in her spare time. (click to close)
	Didi Axtman Client Services Didi@assessmentleaders.com Didi has extensive experience in sales and marketing as well as business and project management. She has coordinated, created, and presented workshops for individuals experiencing career transition and engaged individuals in (click to read full bio) outplacement services. Previously she spent over six years as a Realtor and Sales Manager for a large development in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. Didi has also enjoyed working in the non-profit sector. She has coordinated grassroots campaigns and has lobbied state officials on a variety of issues. Didi has organized coat drives for the Boise Rescue Mission,food drives for the Idaho Food Bank, and has also participated in other community events like Rake Up Boise©, Paint the Town, and Burgers for Bikes. (click to close)

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